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(Sunglasses: Hut8  Dress: The Paper Indian  Sweater: clothing exchange  Shoes: Plato’s Closet)

I recently read a book called “The Fringe Hours” (I’ll write more about it later this week) and it got me thinking about how I spend my time during the day. It shocked and disgusted me with how much time I spend staring at my phone. I would wake up and lay in bed for AN HOUR just viewing Facebook, Instagram, TimeHop and checking my email. This is time that could totally be used more wisely, like actually getting up and getting ready and not making my carpool sit and wait for me. So I made the decision to plug my phone in to charge in my bathroom at night, so I actually have to get out of bed before I can look at it and it’s totally helped cut down my usage. How much time do you spend on your iPhone every day? Keep track of it because the number might appall you.

(Shirt: clothing exchange  Necklace & Skirt: Goodwill  Shoes: Plato’s Closet)

I am, without a doubt, a morning person. At times, I see this as a curse. I see people sleeping in and get so jealous of their ability to disregard the sun. I am up before sunset (really missed a career path as a farmer). My husband is a night owl. He likes to stay up late, watching movies and playing video games. It is a challenge finding time to hang out with each other. Unfortunately that time usually happens after the kids go to bed, so I end up staying up later than I would like and therefore get less sleep. I have determined, though, that this year I will attempt to go to sleep earlier than him, even if that means we have less hang out time. Because we all know, my brain will still be awake at dawn regardless of when I went to bed.

(Jacket & Dress: thrifted  Necklace: instagram shop  Shoes: birthday gift)

My husband is skinny. And not at all by choice. He would love to gain weight if he could. It’s such a weird concept for me, since I am “bigger boned” and pretty curvy and wouldn’t mind having his problem. For the first time in his life, he is actually starting to gain weight. Since I am still trying to shed a couple baby pounds, we have decided to meet in the middle at 148 pounds. I am only five pounds away and he is six. I am determined to win, although going down seems SO much harder than going up. I’ll try to keep you posted on our stiff competition.