Linked Up Round Up & Catching Up With You

Hello, friends!

I am now a full-fledged member of the Internet again, and I am so humbled that so many of my pals were willing to fill in for me while I was gone. If you missed any of the brilliant posts that were contributed (or even if you want to reread the ones you already saw!), here are the links:

• Being Internet Cool with Nova Rella
• Eye-Catching Color Combos with Vanessa
• The Zombie Job Survival Pack with Pocky
• Teach Me How to Rat Terrier with Kelsae
• The Hairstyle Saga with Cari
• Loving Live Music with Megan
• Handmade Dolls with Olivia
• Becoming a Right Now Writer with Megan O.

My trip to Texas was due to some sad recent events, but the trip itself was magical. I will rehash some more of it later (prepare for the slideshow of your life...or not), but suffice it to say that I gained five pounds. Texas food is no joke. I'll keep California, though, thanks.

Pacific Ocean by Paige Evans

 And because I know you love a good rambling, here are some things I have been thinking about recently, in no particular order.


*My breast reduction seems farther away than ever. I feel like I have to potty train Jacko first, have to lose weight first, and have to do my chiropractic sessions as close together as possible first. If you want to talk about self-defeating, I am your woman. Bummed out doesn't cover how I feel.

*Speaking of self-defeating, I have not felt full in about a month. I have definitely felt the feeling of "Whoa, I ate too much," but even then it wasn't a satisfied sensation. Because I have done the weight loss thing before, I know exactly what works for me and exactly what I need to do to achieve it. But never have I ever felt like a bottomless pit before. I am not sure what to do to fix that.

*Humidity is not my friend. The Gulf of Mexico-adjacent trip I just took schooled me in regard to big-A hair and my affinity for drier climates. If Caleb gets any funny ideas and wants to move to the Midwest, he had better be aware that if I can't beat humidity, I'm joining it—Dolly Parton hair will be alopecia comparatively.

*30 Days of Lists is almost upon us. This will be my third round of daily list prompts, awesome giveaways, and inspiring classmates. If you are willing to give up one day's worth of fast food, you too can afford to jump in feet first. For realsies, y'all, this is my favorite Internet collaboration ever. A total ball.

*Joining the Flanagan family years ago meant that I learned the Family Card Game, a.k.a Hand and Foot. I wouldn't say that I am a terrible player, but fate is not on my side when I play it. Ultimately, the best thing about playing this rummy-type card game for me is the peanuts and dinner mints that always find their way to the card table.

I have missed you all!

Now it's your turn to ramble at me—what have I missed in your life?