Happy April, everyone 🌸. The weather’s finally warming up, flowers are starting to bloom… and somehow my energy levels are still pretty low 😅. I just wrapped up the last week of my first term in my master’s program, and I’m about to jump into the second. I’m excited for what’s ahead, but man, I am tired. Really hoping a long, peaceful break finds its way to me soon. Pray for me, y’all!
The other day, it snowed here in New England, and I was not here for it. I was so bummed to see it, but thankfully, it melted pretty quickly. Still, I’m really hoping that was the last of it because I truly can’t deal with any more snow. I don’t mind the rain as much, but we definitely need some sunshine. On the days I work from home, it still gets a bit chilly, and I just want to be able to leave the windows and sliding door open. Mother Nature clearly has other plans. It’s not even nice enough yet to sit out on my deck and repot my plants, which really need it, by the way. Spring is taking forever to show up. Honestly, it’s being a little selfish.
I’ve been wanting to go on a cruise for a while now, but I haven’t really taken the time to plan one yet. Now that I’m pregnant, I don’t think my husband and I will be able to make it happen anytime soon, but it’s definitely something I want to prioritize in the next couple of years. In the meantime, I’d love to start learning more about cruises and how to plan one properly. I don’t have much experience with cruising (or traveling in general, honestly!), so I’m pretty new to all of this and open to any advice. If you have any tips, I’d really appreciate you sharing them! I’d also love to hear about your favorite cruise experiences or any you’d highly recommend 😊.
I’ve also been thinking about starting a baby blog where I can share my journey into motherhood; what it’s like becoming a first-time mom, the experiences that come with it, and how I’m learning to cope with such a big life change. For a long time, I didn’t picture myself having kids. It just wasn’t a priority for me. But my life has changed in so many ways, and at some point, having a baby sounded exciting. Now that it’s actually happening, reality is definitely setting in, and I’m realizing just how much preparation, growth, and adjustment this new chapter requires.
There’s so much advice out there about becoming a parent; everyone seems to have something to say. I think this blog could be my way of exploring all of it for myself: figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and what this experience truly feels like from my own perspective. I want it to be honest and genuine, a space where I can share my thoughts, lessons, and experiences as I grow into this new role. If nothing else, it’ll be something I can look back on, but I also hope it might connect with or help other first-time moms going through something similar.
I’ve always loved writing, and if I were better at organizing my thoughts and making time for it, I’d probably do it more often. With this new chapter in my life, I’m hoping to find fresh inspiration and new things to write about. There’s so much I could talk about, so in the meantime, I’d love to start putting my writing skills to use and explore different topics throughout the month. If there’s anything you think I should write about or address, I’m always open to suggestions! Otherwise, I’ll do my best to share what I can, when I can. Between work and school, I’m sure I can come up with something that might resonate with someone out there.
Until next time, friends!
-JellyBean
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