Are you serious??


Quote of the week:

"Consistency doesn't mean never messing up, it means never giving up."

Hello friends!

What a week it has been! I just got back from a family vacation. We went to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Here's what that trip taught me: If you want to test the dynamic of your family, go on a family vacation to Disney World.

I. Am. Telling. You. It will highlight so many things about people you didn't even know was a thing.

I was pissed the entire trip pretty much.

I had to spend the entire week sleeping on the couch while literally EVERYONE ELSE slept comfortably in a bed. You know, part of me just knew I would end up getting the short end of the stick.

"She'll be alright." is what I'm sure my Dad said.

NO. I'm not alright. I specifically told my Dad that I'm willing to pay however much money to get my own room. I don't want to sleep in the living room. I don't care if there is a sofa bed. (There was a sofa bed... an extremely uncomfortable one... as they are!)

I ended up folding up the sofa bed and sleeping on the couch. That was more comfortable than sleeping on the sofa bed.

Girl, look. It's one thing to blindly walk into a situation and just deal with the aftermath. It's another thing to express your concerns and communicate what will make you comfortable and then be completely ignored.

I didn't know I'd be sleeping on the couch until we got there.

I find it funny that ever since I started flooding my mind with self love affirmations and making vows to myself, I've been tested in more ways than one.

It's like the universe is saying, "Do you really prioritize yourself? Are you really putting yourself first? Okay. Show me."

I booked an early flight home. The trip ended a day earlier than I had originally planned and I am so happy.

Don't get me wrong, Disney World was actually a lot of fun! My brother and I had a BLAST riding the fastest roller coasters at the parks and being immersed in the world of Harry Potter. We got to nerd out together over things we have in common.

I got to spend a lot of time with my niece. She's so cute!! I got to hang with my family for more than 2 days. It was GREAT!

But like I said, I still need to be a priority. I'm my own priority and if I keep letting people disregard my boundaries then I will never truly feel whole on the inside.

I expressed my concerns and was ignored and didn't get told until the last second. If they truly wanted me to be as comfortable as possible, then my concerns would have been acknowledged and my needs would have been met.

The old me would have just sucked it up for the week and went home even more mad than I am at the moment. This time, I said no.

I'm a grown ass woman. I can do whatever I want to do. I work too hard to let my comfort be optional. It's my vacation too! I am not a child anymore. Enough is enough.

I am so proud of myself for standing up for myself though! It's been a long time coming. I'm just done walking on eggshells. Why should I accept that? I don't care if you are a family member. Family or not, my boundaries exist and my needs should be met.

Gone are the days where I just remain silent and go along with whatever other people want me to do. You see, my Dad was expecting me to just be okay with whatever because usually I am. Not this time.

If they would have called me and said, "Hey! We tried getting everyone their own room, but this is all they had available." Things would have been very different!

Nope! He just decided, and I know he didn't actually try to get me my own room. I just know.

Anyway, I am back from that trip! lol I am ready to get back into the things that make me happy. So let's get it!

Something worth telling:

This section contains something I've been burning to tell you!

Spring is here!! The days are feeling long again and I love it! You know what this means?

MORE TIME TO READ!

I am doing a cozy readathon this weekend. I have a checklist of cozy things to do this weekend to fit the mood. Here's a quick snippet of my cozy readathon checklist:

Readathon Cozy Vibes Checklist

  • Read at your favorite local coffee shop
  • Read while wearing your favorite fuzzy socks
  • Wear a face mask while reading
  • Read at the park

The list goes on... If you're interested in joining me on this readathon - cozy vibes edition, then consider subscribing to my YouTube channel.

I'm genuinely thinking about starting a book club as well to include readathon prompts and checklists to follow while reading that will simply make reading more fun. It'll also give us all a chance to connect with likeminded readers and individuals. Let me know if that's something you'd be interested in.

Books I'm currently reading:

This section is all about books: monthly tbr, wrap-ups, current reads, favorite books, book recs, etc.

As mentioned in the last newsletter, this month is a month of mood reading.

March TBR:

Post of the week:

This section features a blog post that resonated with me this week.

Moving Checklist | Moving Out

I'm planning on moving this year, so I've been looking up things to do before moving out just to make sure I'm ready.

This is my most popular blog post to date! I used it when I moved from one state to another, and now I'm ready to get back into as I move within this new state that I'm in. Check it out if you're interested.

Affirmations

  • I am always a priority in my life
  • I am chosen
  • I am unforgettable
  • I am irreplaceable
  • Everything is always working out even better than I could have ever imagined
  • I am successful at everything I do

What's next?

This section gives you an idea of what's coming up this week.

I'm ready to get back into reading like my life depends on it! I will also be continuing to prioritize myself on focusing on my inner and outer beauty.

If you made it to this point of the newsletter, you're amazing! Thank you for your continued support!

Have a great Sunday!

Cheers!

Jerrilyn Rene

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