My dearest Hula Hoop

My dearest hula hoop,

I really haven't meant to ignore you these last few months.  It's been cold, and rainy and well, I could use a thousand excuses, but I just haven't picked you up like I've wanted to.

You see, I do think about you a lot.  I hear a good song on the radio and I think of all the happiness you bring me when I'm dancing with you. 

I watch Instagram hoopers and FB hoopers and I dream of the things we could do together some day.

You've taught me so much about myself.  That I can be bold.  That I can feel free to play and have fun regardless of my age.  You've shown me how to step out of my comfort zone and be free to dance in a group.  You help me not to succumb to my eeyore-ness.

Spring is just around the corner!  I see the sun peeking out today!  It'll get warmer and before you know it there will be outdoor concerts and sunny days again!  I'll take you down off that wall and we will go for a spin again.  I promise!

Your greatest fan,
Me

Invisalign Journey

I started this Invisalign journey almost a year ago. I'm on week 40 now!  I've got 15 weeks to go!  It's been quite a year of getting used to my teeth moving all over the place! 

I've gotten used to taking my toothbrush everywhere.  Taking my aligners out when eating-then brushing and getting them back in real quick.  I've felt the pain of them moving each and every week.  I've felt the weirdness of not having them in.  It's strange to say but when they aren't in my teeth feel so loose and awkward.

But the end is in sight now!  I only have 15 weeks to go!  And what a difference!  Looking back on week one --I just can't believe how crooked they were! 

I'm looking forward to the end result.  Looking forward to being able to eat again any time I want and not worrying about the aligners!

And looking forward to that straight beautiful smile!  👧