1. My skin has been an absolute troll this winter, but I cannot blame my largest organ alone for it’s rebellious ways. By avoiding sugar and grains I’ve been able to begin balancing out the dryness, along with some help from a superlative skin balm.
I’ve also been doing weird things like blending carrots and broccoli and lathering it all over my face. Ain’t nobody got time for chemical laden face masks.
2. Two of my bathrooms are currently being renovated, leaving the showers in both of them inaccessible. I dabbled in the idea of not showering for a few days, but decided this was not the best approach for making friends. I’ve had to shower at the gym, which is fine, but I was not aware that they do not provide regular towels (they charge $2 – hard pass).
Instead I gathered multiple mini towels to dry myself off because, free.
3. My hair has reached a length I quite enjoy. Showering at the gym is easy because I wash it maybe once a week and feel like I’m winning at life being able to do this. Also, I find my lazy eye to be prominent when I make the below face. No shame.
4. In my last post I mentioned how I was in my second to last semester of school. Well, things changed and I decided to adjust my schedule from full time to part time this semester. To help balance my stress out this was the right move. I have seven classes left, but I’m in no rush.
5. I report with a heavy heart that my dear friend Gizmo is peacefully being sent onto his next adventure today. He has reached a time in his life where he is having multiple health issues and due to his age and suffering, his dad decided it was time to bring him to peace. I spent one final weekend with him last week, and am so thankful I was able to go on one more walk with him.
We were still matching. Rest in peace my friend, you’ve brought much joy to my life even when you were too needy. What can I say, dogs love me.
6. Despite the above loss, I’ve been having the best week. This has been the kind of week where you spew happiness and positive vibes onto every one around you. Shout out to yoga, meditation, and avoiding grains and sugar.
Ohh to have an autoimmune disorder. 🙂
7. I’ve been fascinated by frosted plants lately. The way the frost accentuates the life lines of leaves is like natures x-ray, helping the human eye get a glimpse of such a complex food making machine.
From my Instagram on the above photo: Today feels like an intensified October morning. The sun is shining bright, but frost cloaks over the land like a tight squeeze from your grandma. The cold air bites my face with a sharpness similar to well aged cheese, but without the fear of what’s to come in winter because winter is already here. The cold air today brings no angst like it might in October, just excitement for what’s to come in the spring. I can’t imagine living somewhere without all four seasons, I love it here.
8. I did some more planning for my Ireland trip this week. Aside from Clifs of Moher another outdoor highlight will be stepping foot onto Skellig Michael, an island off the southwest end of the country. Aka where Luke and Rey are in the final scene of The Force Awakens. I can’t, I just can’t.
9. I got a new phone, which meant I needed a new phone case. This is in no way sponsored by Caseapp, I just legit love that I can take one of my own photos and put it on a case. I took a photo from this adventure and now whenever I look at my phone I am reminded of this weekend getaway.
10. Speaking of the above camping trip, the girl that convinced me to go that weekend, my tried and true hiking partner, has started a blog! I could not be more thrilled. Her first post chronicles an attempted camping trip to the Brothers, a twin peaked mountain in the Olympics.
Her story telling is great, and I felt like I was with her on the adventure. My favorite line from her story is, “At 5:30pm, I rolled back over to face my dad. It was still raining and he was passing the time by sitting there with his reading glasses on, reading his bible. I began laughing hysterically. I had known his pack was heavy but now visible saw why. He had packed his whole room…”
Go check it out, and give her some blogland love!
Q: What’s your confession?
Blissfulbritt 
43 thoughts on “Early Morning Confessions”
Bradley on the Run
Act I’m so sorry about your pup. He seemed like a good companion.
Brittany
He wasn’t my pooch, that surely would have made it even harder, but he was a good companion indeed! We had a lot of fun times. I’m glad he is no longer suffering. ❤
kathy @ more coffee, less talky
so sorry about your pup 😦 he’s now in a better place.
Brittany
He is indeed. He wasn’t mine, but we sure spent a good chunk of time together. I’m happy he is no longer suffering! ❤
rootchopper
Sorry about Gizmo. Great name.
I have no early morning confessions because I slept in. So maybe that’s my confession.
Brittany
That’s a fantastic confession. I’m quite jealous.
Rachael @ Catch Me If You Can
poor puppy, i will miss seeing your adventures 😦 i love frost kissed things in nature, its so beautiful and you always capture nature so well! PS—Ireland will be amazing!!!!!!!
Brittany
Thank you! I cannot wait to photograph allllll I see in Ireland.
Rach @ This Italian Family
Aww, saying goodbye to a pup (even when it’s not your own) is so hard. I’m so glad that this has been such a good week otherwise, though!
Brittany
Thank you my friend!
Ellie
I love the people who are getting healthy and then tell me all about how they are doing it. You can really see the glow and the changes they are making! Good for you 🙂
My confession would be I always drink the last half cup of vegan milkshake I make for customers right out of the blender (I wash it after of course). I am getting good with aim and it almost all goes into my mouth now and not down my shirt 🙂
Brittany
Ahhhaha omg I did that ALL the time when I worked at a smoothie shop. The best perk!
stateeats
Oh no! Poor Gizmo! I am so sorry for you and for his family. I know you will miss him.
PS that cell phone case with your pic is the bomb – Kat
Brittany
Thank you, for both comments! Ha. ❤🤗
Allie Zottola
I’m so sorry about Gizmo. I’m sure it’s better now that he isn’t suffering from health conditions anymore. I always loved seeing pictures of him!
I’m glad you’ve been having such a good week!! Yahoo for feeling good! I also find that yoga works wonders for my mood. It helps me to slooow down and relax.
Can’t wait to check out your friends blog! Yay for new blog friends 🙂
Brittany
Yahooo for blog friends!!
An Unrefined Vegan
Sweet Gizmo. I will miss seeing photos of your furry friend. Condolences to his owner and to you. xoxo
Brittany
Thank you love! ❤️❤️
Kajsa's and Cecilia's world.
You know what, the dog hasn’t left. He’s just moved to heaven too find new friends.
I have to wash my hair everyday. You’re lucky to just have to do it once a week!
Brittany
I should wash it more by the looks of it, I just choose not to. Haha. I like your dog theory. ❤️
Melanie
I’m so sorry about your sweet Gizmo. 😦 He looks like just a good dog.
I’m loving your frosted plant pictures. Soooooo cool. I’m also loving your phone case!!!
Brittany
He was seriously the most well behaved dog. Doggy heaven is blessed to have him!
Amy
You know how much I love these confessions posts… Always one of my favorites! I don’t remember where you fall on the religion/Christianity/etc spectrum, but I recently started rereading one of my favorite books called “The Naked Now” by Richard Rohr. It’s exactly what I needed to finally reduce my stress levels and live with peace and openness and be present in the moment. Since it sounds like you’re working on meditation too (seriously, we’re the same person in two bodies!), just wanted to mention it. 🙂
Brittany
I’ve been reading Joyce Meyer books like s madwoman this month! I feel most at peace leaning in God/the universe. I just don’t really talk about that kind of stuff. I will most definitely check out that book, thank you!
Amy
You’re welcome! I haven’t read anything by her, so I’ll definitely check that out too. There’s another minister/author that my mom and I loved that I’m planning on getting back into… If I figure it out, I’ll let you know! 🙂 Also, the Idiot’s Guide to Short Meditations is another HUGE favorite of mine. Totally life-changing in the “get my inner peace back” sense!
wanderwolf
I’m sorry about Gizmo. Nice matching outfits, though!
Brittany
We had one final matching hurrah!
danaelizabethx
so sorry to hear about the pup 😦 It’s never easy…sending hugs your way from Pennsylvania!!
Brittany
Thank you!! ❤❤
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
Adore your iPhone case! Such a good idea to showcase a beautiful photo taken yourself. I love doing that around my house by putting my images on canvas art.
Aw no, I’m sorry to hear about Gizmo. Hopefully he’s in heaven filled with treats and walks, or maybe he journeyed into his next life as another dog, like that dog movie that’s coming out that I want to see!
Brittany
I love that you put your art around the house! Gizzy is surely chasing toys and treats in heaven!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
Your eyebrows are sexy.
I’m sorry to hear about Gizmo. I’m giving him a big pet loving hug in heaven.
Brittany
Ahhaha, I’ll feel extra fierce looking at my eyebrows from now on.
dave379
Sorry to hear about Gizmo…glad you got to spend a last weekend together.
I’m right there with you on the, ‘because, free.’ It reminds me too of Kathy O’Connell, host of the radio show Kids Corner on XPN, who from time to time will say happily, “If it’s free, it’s for me!”
Brittany
I love that last quote, so true!
P
Again, I am so sorry to hear about your pup 😦 he seemed like an absolute angel and all your pictures of him only show how grogeous he was ❤
Oh and the phone case picture looks breathtaking!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
Can be honest with you.
I can’t. I just CAN’T – with the fact that…. We are not traveling to Ireland together.
Brittany
Girrrrl, you know I wish I were going with you. Let’s go to Amsterdam?!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
I am 10000% for this idea. Or South Africa 😉 😉 😉 😉
Heather
I love that you are in a happier place ❤
Brittany
Thank you friend, me too. 🙂
anotherwisemonkey
What a lovely post, especially these words: “frost cloaks over the land like a tight squeeze from your grandma”. 😍
Sorry to hear about Gizmo but glad you’re in a good place with the sad news.
I hope you’ll post again soon, I love reading your confessions.
Brittany
Life comes and goes with little control from us, Gizmo is in a better place running with other pups! Thanks for reading. 🙂