DOWN IN THE DUMPS

My pregnant hormones have began to sprout. This week I’ve been nothing but tired, mopey, sad for no reason, annoyed with no one in particular, achy, and dumpy (literally). It feels like a wave of emotions have just sort of come over me and I certainly don’t know how to feel about them.

Some things that may have contributed to my mood swing might have to do with one of my favorite things I’ve been doing lately! - -  Looking up listings for ridiculously expensive yet atrocious apartments and still not finding anything to move into! Re-teaching myself how to knit when I don’t think I even knew how to knit in the first place has been a struggle. And feeling a constant pool of sweat between my boobs has been a real treat too. 

I need to do laundry, but I don’t wanna.

I need to clean the toilet, but I don’t wanna.

I need to clean the catbox… but I don’t wanna. 

I need to finish making the tassels, but I don’t wanna. 

I need to get up and eat something, but I don’t wanna. 

I just WANNA lay here, watch GOT, and feel my little worm do her thing in my tummy. 

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY | BRACES

My braces are coming off in one week! I won't look like a teen mom! For those who don't know, I've had braces on for almost two years. It was my very own personal decision to get braces. I had always gotten told that I had a beautiful smile but, like you guessed, I was extremely unhappy with my crooked bottom row and the hole that was obviously exposed when I closed my jaw. I saved my money and committed to finally getting orthodontic treatment at the age of 23. 

The last 22 months that I've had braces on have flown by! To be honest, I actually enjoyed wearing them. A major annoyance was definitely getting food stuck in between the brackets and being consciously aware of what I could eat in public. I looked forward to every appointment because not only was the staff awesome but it also meant I was closer to having the perfect smile that I've always wanted. 

I managed to take a picture of my progression every month/appointment for the first year and a halfish. After that I stopped because there were only minor changes after my teeth had shifted into place.  I also thought I was going to get them off last November... Now it will be up to me to wear my retainer religiously. I'm not letting all of this investment of money and time go to waste! 

I can't believe the moment is almost here. I'm almost sad to get them off (JUST KIDDING I'M NOT) but I also can't wait to wear the lipstick I've been stocking up on and flash my new pearly whites, however; they won't be so pearly and white right away… I'll be sure to post clear before and after pictures once I get them off next week! EEEP :D