Oh hey there! Would you look at the time? It’s already September! It’s as if 2012 was the biggest, busiest and shortest year of Reagan’s life. In the blink of an eye it’s my favorite months again. Me gusta Septiembre, remember?
What’s new? I actually really do want to know. Leave me a comment with your news because I miss connecting with my blob friends. I’m really enjoying my hiatus, which in my opinion is a rad word but used annoyingly most times. But anyway, because of the hiatus I spend more time doing things like taking morning walks and catching up on the people I love.
Life in general is sweet. I have lots of family events coming up. With Piper, and with my siblings/parents. They’re all the best.
Work, it’s busy but I’m blessed. Sometimes I think to myself ‘how is this a real career?’. It’s way too fun to be a real career. It’s long hours and hard work, but it is too much ghastly fun to complain about something like tired feet.
Piper, girlfriend is the best. She is high-fiving up a storm. Smiles galore and the prettiest curls you’ve ever seen. She’s grown so tall and is prettier every day. I’ll have to post a photo for you all. I’m so proud of her I can hardly contain myself.
I’ve changed my diet drastically. I cut out gluten and dairy (I’m about 90% GF and DF) after ignoring stomach problems for as long as I can remember. I had a moment of hoping cutting out those things wouldn’t have any kind of an effect on me, because I love bread and fancy cheese so much, but the difference was undeniable…and immediate. I feel like a new person. Don’t worry, living in NYC allows for lots of gluten/dairy free indulging. I have found cooking at home and bringing my lunch to work is the new black. It’s been about 6 weeks and I hardly miss the stuff!
I have a busy fall ahead of me, but New York in the fall is my jam. I don’t let the little details like ordering my tea hot for the first time since April go un-noticed. I’m so fortunate, but I’ve also worked hard. I’m so happy and I love knowing that I’ve earned this happiness.
From the cool September mornings to the positive changes in Piper Jane’s life, smaller scale to bigger scale, this life is beautiful.
Kisses. Loads of them.
Fall is a fantastic time of year. I have so much more energy for everything. Glad to hear you’re doing well and back at last.
Yayyyy, a Reagan and Pippy fix!! Glad to hear you are happy–you sound very peaceful in your post and looking forward to life once again–I’m happy for you!
I can imagine that Pip is growing like a weed–a spunky, mischievous little weed at that lol! I loved that last “knucks” post and the expressions on her face.
Let’s see…what am I up to? I just found out last night that I am going to be an auntie again! My brother and his girlfriend are expecting. Long story there–I’ll spare you the details lol.
I LOVE fall–it’s my favorite season! Enjoy and we’ll be waiting when you decide to come back to your blob!
So glad to hear this!
I miss pictures of Piper
yay! what a great post.
yes please new picture!!
I’m just so happy for you!!
Yay! I am so glad to see you back on the blog, though your break is very much so wonderful for you. I check twice weekly hoping to see a new post about you and the Pip. Way to go for you on the cutting the dairy and bread, ooooh I love my carbs and my cheese so much I don’t think I could do it, but I have never reallllllly tried, I am glad it has really helped your tummy that would make it worth it I am sure. I am so jealous that you get to experience the fall in NY, ooooh so jealous! I was raised in the Northwest but live in central California now and it is still in the 90s hitting 100s (shoot me dead now!) I am craving some fall leaves and a chill 65, heck I will take 80 at this point! MY good news: is that my husband (and baby on the way) are prob going to be moving back to that wonderful weather and the northwest this coming June! Oooooh I am so excited, and yet sooo nervous we are totally changing our lifes but I think for the better! We will be by both our families and my husband is going to stop working 60-85 hour weeks (on salary!!!) to go back to school and use his GI bill he hasn’t used yet! It will be tough but an adventure!
so happy for you and piper. fall is the best time of the year, hands down. a crappy couple of months in 2012 is totally okay in my book because like yours, this little life is beautiful right now.
and life goes on … another day, another sunrise, another surprise.
It doesn’t really ever change.
Believe me, it hasn’t changed one iota in my 64 years except I have finally learned just to sit still and let the bad stuff wash over me when it comes. No point railing against the machine.
When it has passed I simply raise my head and continue on.
It took me a considerably longer time to learn this than it has taken you.
Hugs to Ms. Piper. She is a shining star to all of us.
Enjoy your life. It truly is over in the blink of an eye, or so it seems!
Wanted to check in and see how you are doing. So pleased to see you are doing great! Things very busy for me. Full time grad school, internship hours and a few hours working relief at a home for teen moms and at the teen shelter. I went vegan this past summer and feel great! Good for you for making those dietary changes
Happy Fall to you and Piper <3
Have to admit Fall is the best season EVER especially in Michigan! Glad you’ve enjoyed time away and that all is well.
Hooray for an update! I have no idea if I’ve ever commented before, but I love reading about your fun life in NYC, you’re great. Anyways, you asked what’s new, and since I’m dying DYING to tell someone but can’t yet, shhhh I’m pregnant! Now I’m trying to work out like a crazy person to get rid of the excess cargo from babies 1 & 2 so that this final pregnancy I can look and feel a bit better than the last 2. This may include a bunch of dietary changes as well, although at this point food is really unappealing. Happy fall!
You are awesome! Glad to hear life is good. Love reading about you and Piper! Cheers to more good life ahead!
Wow!!!! could I get some of the positive attitude…I might even cut out bread…might!!!! Congratulations I also love all the facebook posts!!!! (random)…If I ever need encouragement I just look at the ‘wink seen around the world!’ I’ve been working on a positive attitude and is it wierd to tell you that on this exact day I needed …something… and guess what? Your post was that something! Enjoy your hot tea! Ruth
Glad to hear you were so good, can’t wait for Piper’s photo:))
Glad I stopped by to read your latest blog post! Kudos for cutting out food that makes your stomach hurt. Sometimes I think about doing that but there are too many foods I love and for the most part my stomach does ok. I LOVE summer, sad that fall is here..not anxious for snow coming to UT soon , I miss living in AZ! Been a busy summer with camping, traveling, local events, work..but yea! Life is good
So lovely to see you writing! Loved every minute in NY. Such a perfectly insane and beautiful city! Cannot wait till I get to return! Look forward to more of your creative life being shared
So glad to hear you are doing well! I would love to hear more about how you cut gluten and dairy out of your diet. Any good recipes you want to share?
Oh love, I just caught up on your blob after a whole year hiatus myself. I am so sorry about your “d”. I myself went thru a year of hell and my divorce was finalized in June. It still doesn’t feel real sometimes, but let me tell you I am SO much happier. Happiest I have been in years, and would not have realized it had I still been in the toxic relationship. Trust me, I was a former shell of myself during the marriage and lost a huge part of myself. I just didnt know it until much later. I was devastated and I loved that boy so very much, was in denial and couldn’t believe the path my life had taken. Therapy helps, trust me. I cried every day for four months straight but put on a brave face for my daughters and the rest of the world. I couldn’t even talk about it to my family or friends and kept it locked up deep inside until one day I just broke. Because I WAS broken. But then guess what? I started to feel better, little bits at a time. And I got angry. And rageful. And decided I was going o be the happy fun person I used o be before I met that boy. And boy what a difference it has made. People keep telling me the “old” Rachel is back. The happy crazy girl they used to know. And it feels good. I’m better than ever and have finally turned my blog back on as well. I am so sad I deleted it because I lost years of blogging and the record of my life and my darling daughters. You may feel like your world is falling apart but honey it gets better. I promise:) Hold that beautiful pippy of yours close, she is the best therapy for you right now.
Love, hugs, and kisses from Minneapolis
Rachel
Rachel_arndt30@yahoo.com
So happy for an update! I’ve been here in DC, busy loosing 30 lbs. (I hate exercise more than, well, anything, so that’s a big deal!) I’m also trying to avoid anything political which is difficult since everyone here has political rabies! Happy September!
She is a complete doll.
Sorry to hear about you and Jake. Stay strong my friend. xx