We are just about one week into August. Now is about the time I start to plan for the holidays. Not that I like to decorate beforehand— I don’t. Let summer be summer, but I do typically begin (and finish) holiday shopping. This year will be significantly different because money is much tighter than it has been before. Hopefully I can get most of the gifts made, which allows me to customize and not spend a fortune. Personally, I love handmade gifts because they take time, even if they aren’t exactly “made with love”.

My fiancé has a birthday coming up. We would normally spend it as Disneyland, but seeing as the parks are closed (and the cases are rising) that won’t be happening. Instead, it will be a gaming session and dinner in. As long as my fiancé is happy, that’s all that matters. This stay-in has taught us to appreciate the free time that we would never take advantage of.

What else is going on this month? Not much. I am (finally) painting. I’ve had the paint for awhile, and it should have been done months ago, but it wasn’t. I’m also planning on a new floor, when I can. I’d be happy with just the cement, but since we have a lot of fragile items, cement is not the best choice.

That’s all for now! See you all in the next post.

Peace & Love, always!