Funky Junk Day

It's strange how bodies react to stress. I've been dealing with some things lately that have really been taking their toll on me. The doctor thinks it's fatigue that's been causing muscle and joint pain, severe headaches, exhaustion. I decided to ween myself off of coffee halfway through Lent, which is a decision I'm seriously questioning the benefits of. I'm really missing my cup of sanity while trying to rework our homeschool curriculum.

So when a friend asked if I'd like to have a girls' day out and hit up Funky Junk-a-Loo, I was definitely on board.

There were so many things to look at, with two levels of vendors set up, and so many people. As it happens, I was shorter than 80% of the people in attendance, so I had problems seeing things unless I could get close to them. A few times I had to employ deep breathing exercises to calm a palpitating heart. I didn't buy anything, though there were a lot of great upcycling and craft ideas everywhere.

We had lunch at Panera Bread and a nice long conversation. It was exactly what I needed, and the best part of my day. I thank God for the good friends I have in my life!

I picked up a couple office and organizational supplies for next school year before heading home (and resisted the urge to pick up a box of cupcakes!!!)

Coming home it looked like the White Witch took over our town! Hard to believe spring will be here in a matter of hours.

I have to thank my husband for agreeing to stay home with the boys, as unthrilled with the idea as I'm sure he was. Nevertheless, he had pork loins grilled, a loaf of bread baked, and toddler sound asleep when I came home.

I may have to leave more often....