my yesses and noes

of January. and maybe some maybes?

bleached hair… yes… then no. (I think I became possessed in the salon chair?)

fixing my bleached hair with Clairol 6G Honey Blonde box die… yes. ($8)

lox toast… thought yes, ended up no.

rag & bone Sofie featherweight jeans… yes holy shit.

baths with snacks… yes. (and obviously drinks)

On And On Scranton… yes, I think?

Caudalie grape water mist straight from the source (Paris)… aah yes.

cold yet orangey sunsets… yes.

these NA cocktails that ACTUALLY have like that little alcohol burn… yes. specifically the paloma & apero

these socks Jake wears… yes.

cataloging every item of clothing/shoes/accessories that I own in an app… no for now, yes for the future.

wrestling my dog onto a sled in my backyard in the snow… no for him, yes for me.

Dry for Jan… yes.

Dry eyes for Jan… fuck no. someone help me.

Jake’s pistachio ricotta cake… yes holy shit.

Jake not having homework as he begins his new Pharm school semester so he freaking cooks & bakes some of the best things I’ve ever eaten… yes :).

eye patches… yes haha.

ending the day by the fire every night possible… yes.

this neon Carhartt beanie… surprisingly yes.

walks around the neighborhood bundled yet braless… nooo no no.

getting like $2 for designer at consignment shops… no.

feeling untouchable crossing the street in a reflective puffer jacket… yes? probably definitely shouldn’t.

Target’s spring collection with Studio McGee… yes.

frozen bodies of water… yes.

tiny lamps in kitchens… yes.

all the hues of January’s blues… yes.

bright winter sun reflecting off even brighter paper-white snow… ow, my eyes; no.

my mom doing headstands… yes??

these candy canes I got on sale post-xmas… jury’s out but I bought 4 boxes so yes?

Barstool Survivor… yes.

Barstool Survivor’s winner… NO.

fleece bottoms of any sort… yes.

fleeting, waning, ever-changing dreams… yes. 😌

having clear skin for like the first time since 2012… certainly.

the spicy tuna kimchi poke bowl from Poke Burri Philly… yes.

most Ikea things… no.

scrunchy socks over leggings… yesss.

journals of all types… yes.

6AM yoga… shockingly no.

Slouch Headwear… yes, every winter.

these workout onesies for yoga… yes, don’t judge.

two fillings… no.

Pet by Catherine Chidgey… yessss wow. gone quickly.

the painters in my house & their charming, E-rated conversations… yes.

self dates at coffee shops… (if I ever say no to this one, check my pulse) yes.

scones… yes. I might make some Irish ones from my childhood tonight actually.

allbalm… omg yes thanks jake.

everything pictured here that I grabbed in less than an hour… yes. I love the shops in my neighborhood

philly not recycling plastic like anywhere… no, what the hell? no.

eagles bars… yes (no, not for me).

treating myself to a yoga mat strap… yes, thank god. yoga towel is next on my list.

Corepower Walnut Street… YES.

scary, anxiety-ridden dreams… no, why?

tulips… yes, even in January.

Quince’s wool coats… yes, impressively.

using my camera more… yes. (agree?)

the combination of snowflakes + gingham + swans + trout… yes. IYKYK.

salty grey boot silhouettes all over the hardwood floors… no. need to get a refill of my swiffer wet jet stuff.

pears… especially yes.

this rose hair tie… yes, been on my head like all month. (it’s now on sale! locally made)

a brand asking if I want to try out their cute spring clogs!… yes, how’d they know i’m a wannabe farm/garden girl?

being creative like every day… ugh, yes.

pinkish purple darkish lips… yes, ooooh.

dog play dates… yes.

finally realizing that flat whites are my go-to coffeeshop order… yes!

the demise of my personal tiktok… yes (i’m shocked how much I don’t care. maybe that’s why i’ve been so creative).

birthday cake with a side of grilled cheese… woah, yes.

these jeans… yes, the best under $100 IMHO.

the flu… no.

January ending… yes. though it wasn’t so bad this time around.

xoxo,

AR