JANUARY
There wasn’t an entire lot that occurred in January apart from lastly receiving our new sofa after three months and discovering the collection Wednesday! Most of our time was consumed by Buster as we had been actually involved with an open wound round his groin space on account of licking/grooming. The vet did not have any solutions for us and we attributed it to emphasize as he was just about regular in each different manner so we coned him for a lot of the 12 months (in case you can consider it) till August once we acquired a second opinion and it turned out that each one Buster wanted was a change of meals! We switched him from canned fish flavours to freeze dried rabbit and in 24 hours he stopped licking his crotch and his kitty balls have been fluffy ever since!
FEBRUARY
The enjoyable issues I did uncover within the quick month of February was some new velvet nail polishes from Cirque Colours and the clothes website Chicwish! I made my first order from this website for this bow crimson skirt and have been amazed by the standard since! I’ve gotten round 15 extra items from Chicwish and have cherished all of them!
MARCH
Sadly, proper on the finish of March, I ended up getting COVID for the second time since November 2022 from work and I used to be SO MAD. None of us had been masking because the masks mandates had been lifted for a 12 months and I used to be simply irritated with my physique and my work surroundings which leads into April. The worst month, healthwise, of my life thus far.
APRIL
I used to be already fairly careworn about work and a giant Chaumet go to once I caught COVID after which a day later began getting tingly pores and skin, adopted by tiny blisters and crimson spots all alongside the left facet of my face. What I assumed had been chilly sores was shortly identified as shingles, as a result of stress on my immune system, and what I assumed I’d solely see in a textbook in my UBC Cell Biology days I might now see on my face. As depressing as I used to be, my husband and I had a morbid fascination with what was occurring with me. I’ll inform you although that it’s each bit as painful as they are saying it’s because it felt like I used to be having my crown put in, however WITHOUT the numbing. The nerve ache on alongside my gums and the face had been like knowledge enamel pulling x 10 and I used to be SO UPSET that it was on my face of all locations. As somebody who loves her pores and skin and takes care of it, this was an enormous blow and I used to be very scared that I’d scar. Fortunately, the scarring was very minimal and if I really feel as much as it, I’ll do an entire submit on my shingles expertise as I discovered studying about different peoples to be considerably cathartic.
MAY
Oh, and I additionally attended my FIRST in particular person occasion because the pandemic! It was tremendous claustrophobic and I needed to go residence very quickly after it began, nevertheless it was good to see individuals once more.
JUNE
Together with getting the stunning alternative to check out the brand new Sabai Thai Spa, I took a few week off to do some huge workplace/magnificence room group. We constructed shelving models, I moved nail polishes, I even pulled a muscle on my ass due to all of the squatting I used to be doing! We’re nonetheless engaged on this house as a result of lots of it rests on me reviewing issues and I’ve slowed down a lot that I really feel like it might make extra sense to throw every little thing out and begin contemporary. That’s the place I’m at now because it all appears so overwhelming generally, however possibly if I begin with the issues that take up essentially the most house I am going to really feel higher?
JULY
I turned 40 on July 1st and took the week off to rejoice with household, my husband and attempting to see if I might do a 10K stroll. Properly, I can, however my legs positively damage afterwards as we did a path that kind of went throughout North Van. I had fun taking it straightforward as I used to be apprehensive about turning the large 4-0, however after dwelling by way of shingles, “an previous particular person’s illness”, I used to be much less wound up about it. I additionally lastly acquired an Apple Watch! I’ve worn it day by day since getting it and adore it!
AUGUST
I attended a very enjoyable party for a shopper’s son with an Alice in Wonderland theme, had a very terrible time at work, had my first remedy session to take care of work and from right here, I used to be just about an emotional mess for the remainder of the 12 months. I had moments of readability, however I really feel like from Sept-Dec, I used to be simply working on autopilot attempting to outlive.
SEPTEMBER
After the occasion in Could, I used to be hesitant to attend any extra press occasions, however I made an exception for the brand new Clarins Treasured line at Holt Renfrew! It was properly value it and it was small and intimate vs. 100 individuals! I additionally knew this month would whiz by as I used to be mentally making ready for going to Paris and flying…
OCTOBER
I’ve talked a lot about my journey to Paris for the Worldwide Retail Seminar for Chaumet and it might have been essentially the most hectic, terrible journey of my life or the most effective and I’m grateful my mind selected the latter. The flight was tough, the lengthy days had been powerful, however in the long run I ended up seeing a few of the most lovely locations, assembly some improbable individuals after which public talking in entrance of 150 Chaumet staff after which successful a workforce prize for doing so. I had my husband with me in Paris as properly and this journey alone made me fall in love with town and really feel the necessity to return ASAP! I overcame so many fears and discomforts right here and I allowed myself to really feel proud and expertise the journey and the individuals to its fullest. This journey made 2023 value every little thing. Oh and it was additionally our 10 12 months marriage ceremony anniversary so we acquired to spend it collectively in Paris!
NOVEMBER
This month was an enormous blur as Christmas purchasing got here early for me and my shoppers so I used to be simply everywhere when it got here to working at work and dealing at residence. My pores and skin was freaking out each week as properly so I feel the stress was additionally beginning to take a toll on me despite the fact that I used to be delightfully busy with work and having fun with the hustle of retail. It felt actually good to be busy for enjoyable issues like this!
DECEMBER
I used to be consumed by work this month, however extra in an admin manner so gross sales had been a bit quieter for me than typical for December, however I used to be spoiled rotten by shoppers who introduced candy treats like this xmas log with meringue mushrooms! How cute! I ended the 12 months with dinner with colleagues which was actually enjoyable and although I’m feeling a little bit unsure and unsteady about January, I’m actively attempting to inform my mind that “I can do it!” as I’m not certain what I’m afraid of as it isn’t that I doubt myself by way of discovering an answer, however extra that I anticipate the stress of an uncomfortable scenario. I’ve by no means had a shopper be indignant with me or the options I current them so I actually should not really feel this manner, however for no matter motive I’ve been feeling unsure in regards to the future since simply earlier than Christmas. Not a good way to finish the 12 months, however in my thoughts, December was not the top (I run on a fiscal 12 months LOL) so I preserve feeling like I’ve time!
I did not actually discuss my monetary objectives as a result of I’m nonetheless engaged on capping out my RRSPs and TFSAs, however this 12 months with the introduction of the FHSA, I maxed it out at $8000 for 2023! I additionally saved 21.4% of my general paycheck this 12 months which is lower than I used to be anticipating, however I really feel like so long as I preserve it at 20% or extra, that I’m in a very good place!
How did you’re feeling about 2023? Yearly has its ups and downs, however be happy to share what went properly and what you hope to proceed to work on!
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