Food, Wine, & Lady time

Food, Wine, and Lady time... SIGN ME UP! As being a newly 21 year old, sharing a glass of wine and a yummy cheese board with your ladies does wonders! It gives me the excuse to forget everything, and just have the relaxation I need. 

Now, lets get deep. For a while, meaning this long QUARANTINE, I feel like I forgot the meaning of self-care. I feel like I wasn't doing enough everyday, but then I thought... what is there I really can do? I couldn't be running around to everyplace, Disney was closed, restaurants only did carry-out, school was online, and my  job was based to online zoom classes. I am sure I am not the only one that felt as if they weren't doing enough, or just going insane. That is the suckiest feeling. Honestly, I struggle with that even now. Quarantine made me feel that I had a lot of failures, but they were all just lessons I needed (A MUST READ- "30 Days- Change your habits, Change your life: A couple of simple steps every day to create the life you want" by Marc Reklau). It taught me how to prioritize my time, and to not forget about the small things I enjoy doing for myself- blogging. Now, I am truly taking my life into my hands. Since I have had reduced hours at my job, I figured it was the time to hop back in to photography and blogging. Relating to people, helping people, and showing emotions are things I personally feel strong at. 

I have been taking a lot of time to do some self-discovery, and prioritizing the things that make ME happy. For instance, the perfect and beautiful picture in the background. Sitting at home, watching the Bachelor, drinking some glasses filled with Pinot or Sauvignon, face masks, girl chat, games, and a dang good cheese board is my ideal night. I used to be the girl who loved going out to party, but why do that when I can create my ideal party at home. Its less work, no makeup, comfy clothes, and feeling okay about a bloated belly. Also, reading a nice book or listening to a podcast has risen to the top of my list! 

Story time: For my 21st birthday, three of my girlfriends and I went to Panama City Beach. The original plan of road-tripping to Asheville, North Carolina had to be cancelled due to the world circumstances. I had to make the best of what the situation was. We all packed up, being from different parts of Florida, and met at this beautiful condo with an amazing view. The four days consisted of pretty much this picture, plus some beach time and maybe a tattoo. Honestly, best four days of my life that I still reflect on to this day. Less is more, simple is key, and girl time is needed. 

My main message is, do you! Be proactive in the things you enjoy because in a dark, uncertain, and questionable time, our mental health is the one thing we need to keep upbeat. Take the time to prioritize you so that this 2020 year, we reflect on all the learning and rejuvenation we did. 

Stay healthy and strong.

XOXO,

MEG