So for whatever reason my brain is on overdrive today. Like intense overdrive.  Lately I’ve been thinking of ways to change little things about how I live, eat, go about my business, and exist.  Nothing life altering. Nothing budget busting. Just little things to help my wellness I guess. Mentally, physically, environmentally, and spiritually. Often, I find myself thrown into the DARK recesses of my mind and often I have a hard time breaking free. These periods often lead me to be lazy and unmotivated. So I think I what I have been doing and what I am going to continue to do is to make a conscious, and continual effort to take care of me and my world. Things I am not: a greenie, a bible thumper, a radical environmentalist, a PETA protestor, a vegan, or an expert.  I have nothing against anyone who resides in these categories, I am just not one of them.  I think what I am trying to do and document in some ways, yes on here as well, is that even without breaking your budget or overhauling your life, you can still do little things that make YOU or your family feel good about doing them.  I cannot eat all organic, I can’t afford to shop only at Whole Foods, I eat entirely too much cheese and crackers, I will never turn down beer/pizza and I enjoy my FAIR share of wine. Like I said. I am NOT an expert or even a self-help protegé, especially considering I have a SUPER hard time convincing myself that working out is better than reading a book or visiting a friend, I am NOT a health or fitness junkie. But what I can do is make changes, small ones, on my terms and desires, and ones that are budget friendly for ME. (And Mike too, he married me, so he’ll by default ending up doing some of the same as I will probably make him. : ) )

I do not intend to be preachy. I do not intend to push anything on anyone. All of this is just something I have been thinking about today and something I intend to chart and watch within my life. So expect a few more “life” posts tossed in with the normal sarcasm, grumpiness, and beauty reviews. I never said I only had one interest. I have too many. Goldiesays has kinda evolved into a place where I can throw all those interests and thoughts so they don’t stay dormant in my head, doing nothing.  I may blog about how I tried amazing hormone free chicken from the local farmers market (something I intend to do) or I may blog about how hung over I am from giant beers at the winking lizard. It’s a mixed bag and I like it that way. There may be posts about laying in a meadow of lavender or there may be one about how I really enjoyed eating a greek yogurt I never tried. I think I am just looking for ways to challenge or stimulate myself and to bring a little bit more good into my life. That’s what wellness is to me anyway, obviously, feeling good. I feel like I am writing a disclaimer of sorts, one saying, hey. I never said I was this that or the other thing, so maybe here on my blog, expectations on what material is going to be found, or anything else, should be left behind. And I’m just Lauren. That’s all. And if I want to blog about how I am not eating red meat for a while or ever again, I will. And if you want to read fine, if not, read the posts on mascara. Cuz those will be here too. I know it’s probably hypocritical to have a love of artificial energy drinks while at the same time loving Yogi tea and sea salt baths, but oh well. I’m rambling. I am aware.  Isn’t that purpose of blogging anyways???

Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend!

xoxo