5 Pregnancy Must Haves

Keeping it short and sweet.

Here are 5 things that I couldn’t have gone without:

  1. Black leggings - one day jeans became unbearable, so leggings became my new best friend. Comfort is king! I splurged on a Lululemon Align pair because they last forever and I love the material.

  2. Panty liners - I didn’t know that discharge was going to be a thing, so these were my saving grace. Going without one is so uncomfortable!

  3. Apricots - I also didn’t know that my digestive system was going to slow way down; a daily dose of dried apricots from trader joes kept things moving smoothly.

  4. Pure cocoa butter - Being pregnant in the winter left my skin super dry, so I needed something really rich. Supposedly it helps prevent stretch marks as well. I got this one from Amazon.

  5. Large water bottle - ideally with a straw to make things easy. Being pregnant has left me dehydrated and if I don’t get enough water in a day I pay the consequences with a headache that won’t go away. I love this Stanley one because it’s cute, it has a handle, fits in my cup holder, and has a straw.


If not now, then when?

I’ve just finished reading “Big Magic” and although some parts were a little too optimistic and cheery for me, I think I got some useful lessons out of it. A lot of the language also contradicts “The Four Agreements,” so just be mindful if you’re delving into self-help world right now!

  1. As far as creativity goes, do whatever you feel like doing and share it even if you don’t think it’s your best work because either way you’ll grow from the experience.

  2. if you don’t take advantage of inspiration while it’s hot, it will leave you. Then you’ll be stuck with a bunch of unfinished projects (guilty).

  3. if you find yourself stagnant and uninspired, pick up a new passion or hobby that’s totally different. I’ve realized that going to school reignited my drive when I felt like I hit a dead end with art/illustration

  4. . ”jack of all trades, master of none” is a fallacy. Follow your curiosity and jump excitedly out of your comfort zone. (Partial credit to “Range’ for this one).

  5. Literally nobody cares what you’re doing with your life as far as “creative living” goes. Personally I love seeing people take risks and find it inspiring. Don’t be afraid to do the same.

That may have been slightly redundant, but it’s fine.

On that note, I decided I wanted to document more of my life. I’m tired of looking at bloggers and thinking to myself “I want to do that,” but refusing to make time for it. I have things I want to share too! It doesn’t even have to be serious, it’s just for fun…like my old Xanga account from 2005 😂

Instead of overthinking and trying to create a brand and a strategy, I’m just going to wing it and be authentic.

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Big Magic

Creative Living Beyond Fear

Favorite Artists

I've compiled a little list of some of my all time favorite artists. They've inspired me through the years and I thought I'd share with everyone and hopefully make you fall in love too :) 

All of the images were pulled from their personal sites, Facebook pages, or Instagram pages. You can click on the images to get to those sites.

Soey Milk

Sam Rodriguez

OneQ

ETAM Cru (Sainer|Betz)

Ozabu

Hueman

Lucky Olelo