Counting Down to Ireland: September 23rd

The countdown has officially begun: our sister trip to Ireland. Each day that passes makes it feel more surreal, and as the flight date creeps closer, my mind can’t help but spiral with thoughts like, “I still need this… I don’t have that…”

In all that mental noise, I’ve been forgetting the heart of this trip — to simply enjoy it.

Of course, I want to feel pretty while I’m there, but if I’m being honest, that desire is often tied to how I want others to perceive me. What I truly want is to feel comfortable and confident in my own skin. The truth is, we’re all beautiful and unique in our own way — it’s not the clothes that define us.

Still, I find myself stressing about outfits, especially when my sister keeps scoring the cutest finds. I know it’s just a little sister jealousy, but I don’t want that feeling to cloud my excitement. Instead, I’m choosing to believe that everything will work out — for both of us.

Right now, I’m also counting down to my next paycheck, which means I’ll be able to grab a few last-minute treasures at TJ Maxx. But even without that, I know the real treasure will be the memories we’ll make exploring Ireland together.

Here’s to letting go of the stress and embracing the adventure ahead. ✨