I’ve spent my life being.. somewhat messy. I always know where everything is. Ok, most of the time I do lol. I love watching YouTube clean with me/organizing videos and think maybe someday I’ll get the motivation to do that. I think I’ve officially entered adulthood. I’m getting my shit together, literally this time, and putting it all in pretty little baskets and containers. I bought a mug tree! Getting rid of all the bulky bags and other food containers is really exciting… yeah, I’m definitely in adulthood. All my skincare and the like is neatly put away, new laundry baskets are sitting pretty in my closet, and soon I’ll get to organizing drawers. Just now, I purchased a wax melt warmer with some soft amber cashmere melts. I’m determined to make my space as comfortable as can be. I’m hoping to leave soon, I feel it’s something I need to do, but for now, making it homey. I’ve heard throughout my life the impact your environment can have on your mental state, and I’ve always agreed with that. It’s not until recently, I’ve really made an effort to put it into practice.

There is immense satisfaction in taking care of your home, it is an extension of you. It represents so much of your personality, what you value and how you perceive life. It should at least, though I believe even those who showcase something other than their truth, the authenticity of the person shines through. Making a house a home, a safe haven is a pleasure of mine. One I haven’t been able to do for awhile, my living situation is less than ideal. Earlier, I washed my dishes by hand, dried them and put them away. Normally, it’s a mundane task, but today, I was aware of myself doing it. I felt calm, peaceful and happy. Houses provide shelter and you can certainly treat it like a building, expecting it to perform its duties. Or, you can treat it like a living being, give it character, love and attention. Maintain it with care and show your appreciation for it. Remember to love the outside just as much! The above quote can be taken two ways. One in which I’ve stated here or having your someone be your home. I love both concepts.

These are just my thoughts for today, while I wait for a verdict on the dryer. Those new laundry baskets hold a bit of a back up of laundry. While I could be annoyed that the dryer is acting up.. I’m not. I can always hang them but more importantly, I was blessed with the ability to buy more clothes. I’m blessed to have the ability to buy groceries when I need to. I’m blessed to have the ability to help/support others when they need it. To me, that’s all that matters right now.

Things break down, you either fix them or replace them.