KP

So last week, I planned a short roadtrip back to Northern California for my nieces 3rd birthday party. However, I made a spontaneous decision to head out there a couple days early when my older brother called me on Tuesday and told me he needed help with some work stuff. I had just gotten off a 48hr shift, but I told him I’d leave and drive there that night. And I’m glad I did! I needed to be out of my place anyways. I needed to stay busy and be around people I knew for my own mental health sake.

I was able to spend 2 days at my mom’s place and 2 days at my dad’s place as they don’t live too far from each other now. I ate some amazing home made meals (I miss those). Hung out with the chickens and dogs. Did quite a few drives and explored some new areas of Northern California that I haven’t seen. I even took my little brother to the gym at the crack of dawn 3 days in a row! (His first time at a commercial gym). I picked some wild blackberries on my brother’s property. Drove some fast Hondas through the curvy mountains roads. I even taught my 3yr old niece how to do graffiti… And last but definitely not least, I spent some time with my family. I think I’ve spent more time with them in the past few weeks than I have in the past few years, which I’m not proud of.

The older I get, the more I cherish these moments and appreciate my people. Life is short and it’s important to express gratitude whenever possible.

I’m now back in Boise feeling a little sad to have left, but also refreshed and excited to get back to my normal routine. It’s right back to work in the morning and another busy week for Nonstop Kylie. 72hr shifts, 25 client updates, finish unpacking from my move, updating my addresses/accounts, grocery store and meal prep and hopefully have a chance to take care of myself!

-KP