Hello friends,
1. It’s my favorite month of the year because it’s my birthday month! Happy birthday to all my Aries and Taurus friends! It’s also an incredible time in the desert – the blooms are out, and everything feels alive!
(I’m hosting my third-annual free Gear Swap in Tempe on Saturday, April 12! If you’re in the area, please RSVP here!)
2. I’m so excited to share that I survived the latest eclipse and feel like I got a bit of my spark back! If I’m being honest, I’ve been going through it emotionally… (haven’t we all?)…
BUT I felt the shift – the Aries energy is kicking in and I’m feeling fired up!!!
3. Last week in therapy, I talked about balancing my online career with my real-life emotions. I struggle with it because, in real life, I’m fiery. (My moon, Mercury, AND Venus are in Aries!) I have strong opinions, love a good rant, and sometimes I mouth off a bit, hehe. But online, I maintain my professional persona because it’s my job – I’m a business lady!
Over the weekend, I woke up feeling inspired and *I think* I found the balance between my irl spice and professional persona. I filmed a bunch of videos for April… so keep an eye out and let me know what you think!
4. Also, I planned my first trip of the year! Dom and I got married the day before my birthday so every year, we celebrate our ‘birth-aversary’ and it’s my favorite week!! In our true style, we’re doing a little road trip – half camping, half rental. And because I love a mood board, here’s a hint at what we are doing.
5. It wouldn’t be an Adventurous Homebody newsletter if I didn’t remind you to be mindful of what you are consuming online!
My therapist recently shared an insight on how a lot of people struggle with emotional regulation and use social media as a coping mechanism for negative emotions. That makes me think of people who leave rude comments or make fear-mongering / rage bait videos.
Now, when I come across that kind of content, I scroll past or hit ‘not interested.’ And lately, I’ve been using it as an opportunity to practice compassion. Maybe they don’t have a trusted person in their life to help them regulate their emotions. Or maybe it’s rooted in childhood experiences or trauma. Either way, I send them love, quietly mute/block/unfollow, and move on (because I don’t have space in my life for that energy).
6. If you’re looking for some cool, uplifting accounts to follow, here are a few creators I’ve been loving:
- @Giraffesdoingthings – a nature-inspired digital collage artist
- @thewellbeingscientist_ – honest chats about collective well-being
- @shu_katerina – creates stunning photos with fruits, flowers and veggies
- @isibellemarie – a clever storyteller based in Berlin
7. Random and unrelated, but I went to a rally for Arizona’s public lands – look at me in the news! The rally was a great reminder that nature is a bipartisan issue, and we all need to keep calling our representatives to demand they protect the places we love.
8. I asked my Instagram story viewers about their obsessions during the month of March and they made me so happy I wanted to share! My March obsession was (re) discovering Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Their music makes me feel all the emotions and want to DANCE!
9. Y’alls March Obsession(s):
- Thrifting and shopping on Depop/poshmark for summer clothes. (SAME! Check out my March thrift finds!)
- Going on walks, wearing the color green, and spending time with family.
- Fresh flowers! Spring blooms! House plants! Gardening!
- Someone discovered peanutbutter and how they can’t live without it. (Relatable, haha)
- “Gelato, smutty books, and salty snack boards.” (Slay.)
- Sewing and knitting! Coloring books! Birding! Diamond Painting!
- Lifting heavy weights. Pilates. Ballet. Roller Derby. (Y’all are SO COOL!)
So if you needed a reminder to try a new hobby or dive into a (healthy) obsession, I hope this list inspires you!
10. Finally – Arizona friends! I’m hosting my third-annual outdoor gear swap at Tempe Bouldering Project on Saturday, April 12! I’m bringing lots of great gear to swap and have fun prizes and surprises to give away! I’m so excited to see everyone so please, RSVP to join us!
Learn more and invite your friends with this Instagram post!
Sending love! Jacey
(and Kelso + Toasty 🐱)
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