I feel like I have barely been out of the house lately. I’ve been using almost all of my spare time filling orders and getting things ready to ship. Last night we took a little walk to a nearby shop to get some Christmas ideas and afterwards I bought us hot chocolate. It was nice taking a moment to enjoy a tasty beverage with Walker. I’m really looking forward to a little Christmas break. Also my birthday is 3 weeks from yesterday! Ah!
These more monumental events make you look back on your life and remember where you were for the last one. Walker and I reminisced about the first time we voted and about times we could remember waiting for the results of an election when we were little. I have an especially clear memory of betting a penny on the playground in elementary over who would win.
The election I was thinking about the most though was the one 4 years ago. I had recently moved to Austin with my best friend and we barely knew anyone. We happened to meet a guy in the park doing a cleanup who understood how hard it is when you’re new and invited us to a few events. During that initial friendship we were invited over to a results viewing party at his place with his girlfriend and lawyer friends. It just reminds me a lot of where I am now-in a new place, not really knowing many people or places and finding my way.
This year I wanted to make a memory too so we could look back at it in 4 years. It was also a huge plus that Walker had just taken the test he’d been studying so hard for and we could let loose a little and enjoy ourselves. We went out to a bar that was super crowded but ended up at a more relaxed place where we had drinks and bar food (ah). There was a pretty positive energy in the place and also on the streets as we walked home. It was a fun night.
Happy 1st of November! We’re on the homestretch to the holidays and things seem to be picking up! I’ve been reaching out to some fellow bloggers and handmade business owners and it’s been really inspiring and motivating. My to-do list is dwindling down (probably just to get larger) and it feels great! I feel ready for the holidays! I think…
There are so many wet, fall leaves all over the ground.
Making more bitters.
A cocktail made with the previous bitters.
Walker and I over the weekend out exploring.
A really fun custom order I worked on recently. I will be sharing more on this soon.