haircuts, attempted doggy suicides, justicifcation for eating excessive desserts, and MORE

Hello friends! I certainly had a lovely and eventful past few days!

First and foremost, I FINALLY got a haircut. It had been AGES. Like, way, way, way too long. I always wait until my hair is good and dead before cutting it (something I really should remedy!). It always feels so light and fresh after a good haircut. I am quite pleased to say the least.

On Thursday we went out for dinner and then gelato with two of our dear friends. It was a goodbye hang out as they are headed off to Southeast Asia and Australia for 6 months. Such adventurers those two. Before Lance got his job we seriously considered joining them. We might be a little bit jealous...

Over the weekend I went home to visit my family and we went on a lovely after-dinner walk to the beautiful Island Lake Park.

I spent one afternoon playing basketball with my little baby brother. And, if you must know, I taught him everything he knows. He may or may not be almost as tall as me. Don't wanna talk about it...

I witnessed a couple of {even-more-gorgeous-in-person} sunsets.

I had some quality cuddle time with this happy animal! Does this face not bring you the utmost joy?! Me too, me too.

And, dear, sweet 17-year-old Winston decided to emerge from his bed a few times. During one such excursion he managed to escape and run down the street to the lake, where he proceeded to JUMP (according to the neighbor who witnessed said excursion) into the water. This, mind you, is highly adventurous for a dog who can barely see and who's legs periodically give out on him (bless his little heart!). 

The possibilities: 1. He regained a moment of pure, unadulterated puppy bliss and decided to take a little dip. 2. It's been a long 17 years and he's finally sick enough of us to take matters into his own paws and commit doggy suicide. 3. (the most likely scenario) He couldn't see the edge of the dock and simply took one step too many and experienced quite a wet surprise upon landing in the water.

Needless to say, we almost lost Winston. Thank goodness for the neighbor who rescued him from impending drowning. Three cheers for good neighbors!

 

We had a few too many desserts this weekend, because, well...we deserve it? Yes, yes we do. Helpful hint: you can justify any extravagance or overindulgence with the simple phrase "because I deserve it".  Example: "Why, yes, I will buy that $350 J. Crew dress. Why? Because I deserve it." See how easy that is? Phew. It really makes life and decision-making so much easier. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Aaaaand...after church on Sunday I hopped on a ferry home!

Now, go have a glass of wine. Or two. Because you deserve it. 

Or, if it's too early for wine, feel free to have that venti mocha with extra whip. Because you definitely deserve it. 

 

xo, Kylee