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Days lately are filled with self care and planning for Italy.
Yesterday I bought a new pair of sunglasses—cheap sunglasses, mind you. That way when (and emphasis on the "when" here, folks) I lose them or break them in Italy, it is not a big loss.
I also bought a dry brush, because I've heard such good things about it from LFA. This is the one I really want, BUT I was willing to start small and cheap just to test it out. So far, loving it. It's supposed to help exfoliate and increase blood circulation. I'm hoping it helps the latter, and I know after two days I already feel better about the former.
I've also really gotten into face masks lately. They're an easy way to decompress, and I'm thinking next on my wish list is clay masks.
On Saturday, T and I went to Ikea for a date day. And I love our Ikea date days. We make our way through the maze to the cafeteria, and a bright day the cafe is completely lit up with sunlight because of the large windows to the side. We can sit, enjoy people watching, enjoy the food, and then make our way through the rest of the store, ending our visit with a cinnamon roll and two coffees. I'd just like to share that they've stepped up their cinnamon roll game—more frosting and they're fluffier—and their coffee is as good as ever.
A few items we walked away with were a small, light throw that I can bring with me on the plane for our 8 hour-ish flight to Italy and a 100% cotton small towel.
Thinking about Italy, I think we have everything squared away. And I'm starting to get out of planning mode and into research mode. Youtube videos. Lots of Youtube videos. History of this and the do's and don't of that kinds of videos. Not to be outdone, I've purchased a couple of Rick Steves books, and will be downloading his audio tours of everything before we leave.
I think I've been so busy planning though that I haven't been able to really let it sink in that we're going and what all we're going to see. I hope that I remember to pull away from the camera long enough that I can really enjoy what's in front of me. Thirty-eight days until we leave!
