Hey my dearies!

How has this month been treating you? I know it's been a whirlwind and we are just in Feb alone!

Well, for me, it's been a slower month, which I have been using to take a slower pace with things, trying to allow space for rest this month. That seems to be the theme for me this month, rest.

Which is good! I know that when I suffer from task paralysis, the guilt settles in because I feel like I haven't done anything/feel like I'm not doing enough, but I have been challenging myself not to feel guilty. I also think about all the things that I have done for myself this month.

• I started actually doing a bit of self care with getting a skin routine. (Or starting one at least)

• I have participated in campaigns within the TTRPG and DND space with friends, and it has given me space to work on my creative side in another facet.

• I have applied to jobs. Nothing yet, but getting my foot out there again is something that I have been working to do.

• I got to meet new friends and put myself out there this month.

• I read Lore of the Tides by Analeigh Sbrana and got one of my anticipated arcs from Jessica Cage that I finished, I Accidentally Hooked Up with a Vampire. I also added another book to my Kimberly Lemming shelf, her new release, I Got Abducted by Aliens. (All three of these b0oks, and more, I plan to yap to you guys about!)

But yes, I have been taking it slow, which I know I find challenging. But I also think of how we are still in the winter season, and taking moments and self care are indeed important. Rest is important. You are not lazy if you rest, or take things at a slower pace. I know I have to tell myself that, and I hope you remember that as well!