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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

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Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

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We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

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2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

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Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

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I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

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There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

I’m not even kidding when I say that I have spent over 100 dollars in planners over the last 6 months, trying to find one that would work for me in this season of life. Each one has been used faithfully for 2-3 days and then ended up in a drawer of my desk or in the trash. It’s been so frustrating for me, not only because I kept spending money on planners, but also because I needed a flexible system to keep my life and my blog organized. Since I’m not in school and work from home, having a pre-printed planner just wasn’t working for me. I’m in control of my own schedule and my schedule looks a little different depending on the day.

Thankfully, though, I found bullet journaling and all of my planner woes have finally been put to rest. I’ve been using this system for 2 months now and it is everything I could have wanted in a planner for my lifestyle: flexible, inspiring, and memorable. Because it literally has been life changing, I wanted to share it with anyone who may be in a similar situation as me!

What is a bullet journal?

A bullet journal is a customizable planner system that works on two ends: it allows you to organize your life and to journal memories. The concept was originally created by Ryder Carroll, who, like me, needed something quick, easy and customizable to organize his life. And, that’s the absolute beauty of bullet journaling! Because is a customizable system, it can be whatever you want or need. It can be to-do lists, calendars, routines, sketchbook or diary. For most, it is a combination of all of those things!

Bullet Journal Terminology:

Spread: the name given to a specific page layout (aka monthly spread or daily gratitude spread)

Index: the table of contents that organizes where different spreads are throughout your journal

Topics & Collections: Different from planning spreads, where you can list or collect different ideas or materials (ie. favorite quotes or books to read)

 

The Materials:

You only need two essential things to start you bullet journal: a notebook and colored pens. I have found that using a spiral notebook is the best because I can completely open and fold it over when writing. The notebook I’ve been using has lines, but for my next journal, I will try to find one that either has graphing paper or is completely blank. I think it will be a little easier for me to lay out my spreads without competing with lines.

The pens I use for bullet journaling are my favorite pens (and Dustin’s. He specifically has requested these pens for his work and school classes for as long as I can remember.) They are the Pilot G2 pens, specifically the Pilot G2 07 Pens that come in the 12 pack in a variety of colors. Since my bullet journal is my lifeline, I want to use the most reliable pens and the G2 pens have never failed me. Pilot G2 pens come in 4 point sizes and 15 different colors, smooth gel ink and a comfortable writing grip. Pilot G2 pens have been proven to last longer than all other gel brands, so I never have to worry about my pens running dry when planning out my day/week/month/life.

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

You can pick up Pilot G2 pens at your local Target during your weekly Target run (no judging, I’m there weekly, too.) Plus, I’ve got a great coupon to help you save $0.75 on any ONE 4-pack (or larger) of G2 Gel Ink pens, so you can snag an extra pack for your kids going back to school!

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

Other (but not necessary materials): washi tape, stickers, ruler, post-it notes

How to Set Up your Bullet Journal:

First, set up your Index/Key: First, you are going to want to open up to the first page and write in your contact information on the inside, because if you will want your journal returned to you if it gets lost! Then, you are going to want to set up your index and key! Your index is your table of contents; it will list out where all your spreads are. Basically, just label it INDEX and come back and fill it in after getting your spreads set up.

Next, design your Future Spreads: The next few pages can be used to fill in future spreads. These spreads can be customizable to you, but basically, have to do with things pertaining to events coming up. Some future spread ideas are A Year at a Glance, a list of everyone’s birthdays or New Year’s Resolutions. Since I started my Bullet Journal in the middle of the year, I opted to skip out on the Yearly Calendar and just listed out my Yearly Goals!

Monthly Spreads: After getting your future spreads down, it’s time to move on to the current month and create your monthly spread. Like I mentioned before, this can include any kinds of information or be laid out however you want. You can list all of the important dates/appointments/birthdays, along with any vacation plans or big to-do lists you have.

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

For the month of August, I decided to dedicate one page to my August Goals and another page to my August Memories. My August Memories page is one of my favorite spreads yet! I drew out an August calendar and every day, I write down a memory or event from that day. So, when I look back at the calendar, I can see all of the fun things that happened to make the month so memorable!

Third, create your Weekly Spreads: After the monthly spreads comes the weekly spread! This spread helps you break down your actual week to keep things more organized. Some people don’t use weekly spreads, others only use a half page for their weekly spreads, etc. It’s whatever you want! I use one page for my weekly spread, and it includes any major appointments or events for the week, my meal plan and my top to-do’s for the week.

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

Fourth-Daily Spread: You guessed it; time to create your daily spread next! The daily spread is your specific to-do list for the day and can be altered to also journal little memories or moments as well! (remember, it’s whatever YOU want or need it to be!) I use a WHOLE page for my daily spread because I dedicate half of it to my regular life and the other half to my blogging to-do list. I really need the space, but others can fit all 7 days in two pages!

My daily spread includes things like the weather forecast in the corner, my personal to-do list, my appointments/events for the day and my blogging to-do list. At the end of the day, I try to write down one sentence about the day. Sometimes it’s as simple as: “I binge-watched Netflix for 5 hours” and other times it’s a bit more lengthy, detailing an adventure Dustin and I might have had!

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

Lastly, set up a few collections/topics: Flipping to the back of your journal (starting from about 20 pages from the back, at least) use a little piece of washi tape to bookmark the page. This is where you can create your collection and topic pages. These pages don’t have to do with your daily planning or organizing but are things you want to keep remember. I personally have a Makeup Wishlist spread, a Books to Read spread and a Weekly Cleaning Schedule Spread in the back of my Bullet Journal.

Other collection/topic ideas include:

Future Project/DIY lists

5 Year Plan/Goal tracker

101 in 1001 List

Family Goals/Chore Chart

School Schedule

Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Movies to Watch

Netflix Shows to Binge

Sleep Log

Healthy Snack Idea List

Blogging Stats

Blogging Social Media Strategy

Blog Post Ideas

Travel Packing Lists

Countries Visited/To Visit

So, like I said, the bullet journal can be completely customizable and be built into whatever you want or need!

How to start a Bullet Journal (and some spread ideas) #ad #pilotmylife // Hey There, Chelsie

Bullet Journal Tips:

– Before starting your bullet journal, spend some time browsing through Pinterest and looking at different spread set-ups and ideas. I have a private Pinterest board dedicated to Bullet Journal Spreads and used them to create the ones I have now.

– It can be a little overwhelming to figure out where to start, so remember that you don’t have to fill your pages with every daily spread or collection list all at the beginning. Just start with your basics, like the Index, Future Spreads and the current month/week/daily spread and move from there. Your Bullet Journal is designed to grow with you, so you can add new collections, topics, lists, sketches as you go!

– Bullet Journals are meant to evolve with you. If you try a spread for the week that you don’t like, it’s okay to change it up for the next week!

– Bullet Journals do not HAVE to be pretty! I got really overwhelmed when looking at different spreads and seeing all the cute sketches and doodles and fancy handwriting. I’m not super artistic and don’t often have the time to write my daily to-do lists in fancy hand lettering. I spend some time on my journaling spreads (like my memories calendar) but mainly use stickers and washi tape to jazz my pages up.

– Invest in good, reliable pens! I already shared my favorites above (the Pilot G2, in case you missed it) but I want to reiterate this point! Get Pilot Pens and you’ll never run out of ink when using your bullet journal!


Whew. This post got a little lengthy, but I really hope it was helpful and inspiring to those who are looking for a flexible organizational system! Let me know below if you’ve tried my trusty Pilot G2 Pens before and what kind of planner system you use!

 

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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #childlessnotbychoice #childlessafterinfertility #lifeafterinfertility #findingpurpose #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #jamaicavacation #wordoftheyear #ttcsupport
Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #childless #adenomyosis #ttcjourney #infertilityawareness
I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #hysterectomy #hysterectomyrecovery #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #infertilityawareness #infertilitywarrior #ttccommunity
There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anythin Today is my 32nd birthday and if there’s anything I’ve learned in my last year that I want to take with me into this year, it’s this:

I make my own magic 🪄

I am capable of creating, crafting, and designing this next chapter of life to be whatever I want. Infertility cannot stop me anymore. And I can’t wait.

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #harrypotterworldorlando #birthdaywish #lifeafterinfertility #childlessnotbychoice #ttccommunity #lifeaftermiscarriage
Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life Happy birthday to my ride-or-die and bff for life @ericaligenza. To have her in your life means you have the most loyal, inspiring, and generous friend that you would ever ask for. I can’t believe that this little app brought us together (with our girl @blondeandambitiousblog) so many years ago. Grateful that they both turned out to be real people (lol) and women who have held me up during the hardest times of my adult life. 

Hope you have the best day, E! Counting down the days until we are together again! ❤️

#heytherechelsie #myvibrantlife #friendsforkeeps #instagramfriends #marchbirthday #friendshipbracelets #bffgoals👭
We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing o We fix each other’s crowns instead of pointing out they are crooked. 👑 

To the women to always have my back, who inspire me daily to level up, who cry with me, who cheer me on, who save a seat at the table for me, and who keep fighting the good fight - I love you. You keep my world vibrant, and keep me going on my hardest days. 

Happy International Women’s Day!

#womensmonth #internationalwomensday #girlganggoals #girlgangs #womenhelpingwomen #squad❤️
2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of 2021 felt like a dumpster fire that burned out of control about 90% of the time. Between a cancer scare that resulted in countless scans and blood tests, failed infertility treatments that broke our hearts every time, no matter how much we tried not to get our hopes up, and then the devastating blow that I needed to have a total hysterectomy and thus ending any hopes we had of starting our family - I felt like my life and my hopes and my dreams for our future had been reduced to a pile of ash. 

It feels surreal, to be starting the new year feeling so grateful for where 2021 left me. For the first time in four years, I have energy, motivation, and can actually get out of bed without being in extreme pain. I can actually think beyond the next 24 hours and make plans that I can follow through on. My life doesn’t revolve around iron transfusions, cycle tracking, or the anxiety that comes with the two week wait. 

What’s been even more surreal is to be able to say that I have been finding more acceptance and purpose in our new childless future and life. If I can’t have the life I planned on, then I’m going to live the hell out of the life I have instead. Dustin and I are rebuilding our futures both separately and together, and for the first time in four years, I’m excited to see what comes next for us. I feel more steady in this new life and more sure of the path we’re on then ever before. 

For in order to rise from its own ashes, 
A phoenix must first burn. 

2021 burned me. 
So I’m 2022, I will rise. 

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Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from Endlessly grateful for being 6 weeks post op from my total hysterectomy and feeling more like myself than I have in over a year. And I’m endlessly grateful for this guy - who has been my rock through every doctor’s appointment, every procedure, and every day I couldn’t get out of bed. Not only that, he is the sweetest, most tender uncle to our nieces that I could ever hope or ask for to share our girls with.
Just grateful for my health and my love and the hope for better days.

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You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian You are the keeper of all my secrets, the guardian against all my fears, and the safe place I call home. 

Grateful to have you by my side as we walk into an unknown future that neither of us were prepared to face. But every day we walk further down our new road, I find more solid footing and more hope for what’s to come, because you keep me grounded through the waves of grief.

I love you. ❤️

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I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy tod I’m officially three weeks post hysterectomy today and was feeling well enough to shoot the holiday campaign photos for @shopmscb (with the help from my partner in crime, @kenzie_peach)

In fact, I told my surgeon last week at my first post-op appointment that I’m actually feeling the best I’ve felt ALL year. And I mean, that’s saying something since I was only two weeks post-op then, right? 

Even though the decision to go through with the hysterectomy felt impossibly hard to make, I know now that I made the right choice for me, my sanity, and my body. I feel more like me in the last week than I have in over a year. It’s like I’m waking up from a long, painful, dark hibernation and my world is starting to fill with vibrant colors again.

And even though I’m still sad it had to come to this, I am also feeling excited for what’s to come.

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There’s been a little more laughter in our home There’s been a little more laughter in our home lately. Snuggles and kisses and staying up way too late watching Netflix. It’s like the worst is behind us and we’re on the other side of what we’ve been dreading and the darkness that has covered us for so long is starting to lift. It doesn’t mean we’re 100% okay, but we can feel the light and the hope for the future and we’re choosing to face it hand-in-hand, together. 

And every night, you whisper to me: “This isn’t your fault. You’re my best friend. I love you more today than ever before. We’re going to live a beautiful life together.” And every night, we grow a little bit closer and our hearts mend a little more, and I know deep in my bones, that we’re going to be okay.

I love you, Dustin.

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