Pride Picks At Target

 Okay, I know, some people hate Target. A while back they had said they were rolling back DEI initiatives and trust me, I was disappointed in them. Many were. But then they announced they were wanting to do better. Plus, they've always been kind to military families, so it was tough for me to completely hate the corporation. 

And then I saw the Pride area, and was proud of Target for still having one. Some stores do not since they are worried about offending people and it's like, hello, if someone doesn't like rainbows, they can just avoid the section. Simple. 

Here are the items that caught my eye.

I picked up these pins to put on my travel backpack:

There were also clothes. I loved these rainbow pants. They are also comfy, which is a win for me.

I always love the birds. Check out this dapper one! I have always been a fan of top hats.

And this bird is colorful and looks like a mythical goddess:

There are even cat toys! I need to get these for my kitties. (Yes, there are dog toys as well!)

My favorite find was this skirt. I loved all the bright colors. Just staring at it made me feel joy.

There are so many more things, so pop in the store to check them out. 

I was happy to see the section out and yes, Target has a lot of growing to do, but I feel like they are on the right track. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be proud of the San Antonio Spurs for winning the Western Conference. They'll be playing against the Knicks now for the championship. I don't really follow sports, but my daughter got me watching.

.....to be so happy Tommy had the best time in Canada. He was gone for nearly week on a solo trip where he explored Vancouver. He brought us back some Canadian goodies!

.....to hope Natalie's lifeguarding job with SeaWorld goes well. She's been in training, so she hasn't officially started, but she passed the written and swim tests. 

......to finally be seeing The Mandalorian & Grogu this week with the kids and my Mom. I hear it's a fun adventure. 

.....to love the Pride merch that Disney has out. There are also special photo spots and magic shots for June in the parks.

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He's Back From Vancouver

He'd send photos daily from Canada and I was grateful. Whenever I received those photos, I knew he was alive and not deceased in a Canadian ditch. 

As I mentioned last week, my son Tommy went to Canada on a solo trip. Vancouver to be exact. He planned everything. He paid for everything. 

And he did sent texts daily. 

He sent me this, and asked if I recognized it. I did. If you've seen Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix (based on the book with the same name by Shelby Van Pelt) you might recall it's the pier from the movie. A poignant scene occurs there. 

When I watched the movie, I thought the scenery and location was breathtaking. I looked it up and sure enough, it was Vancouver. The same area Tommy would be at, a spot called Deep Cove.

And that's not the only area he was in. He did all sorts of fun activities. A boat ride.

He got to see this IN PERSON. 

He went to a botanical garden:

Crossed a suspension bridge:

He made all sorts of memories. He did so many activities per day. Grouse mountain was one of his fave spots, he said. 

He'd love to go back one day. 

He came back Saturday evening, and I was so excited to see him. I spotted him standing there with his neck pillow and pink suitcase. 

"Tommy!" I shouted, and he saw me, and hooray, my boy was back home. 

He'd love to find work in Canada one day. He has an Associate's degree in Video Cinematography and a Bachelor's in Film & Media. There's a huge movie industry in Canada, as it tends to be cheaper to film there. So he says he'll be keeping his eyes open for work. I'd miss him if he moved to Canada, but I'd be happy to know he was in a place that he truly loved. 

Next up?

Our family trip to Walt Disney World in August!