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 happy Natalie was able to stay all weekend, PLUS most of Monday. She came to pick up makeup she had ordered for her stage makeup class. Then the storm hit and her Monday classes were canceled, so she was able to stay longer. Oh, and the Children Of Horror event we were supposed to attend was rescheduled for next month. 

......to need the warmth to return. It'll be chilly the rest of the week though. Boo. 

.......to be so happy the show Shrinking is returning to Apple TV. It's such an incredible show. If you've never seen it, you must. It's created by the same guy who created Scrubs, so if you like that, you'll probably enjoy this. 

......to hate how messed up TikTok is now. It was recently purchased by a Trump-ally, so everything is wonky now. 0 views on videos, strange algorithm, same videos popping up. I do hope it improves, but so many people are leaving the app now, so perhaps it won't ever be the same. 

......to love that Natalie is so happy with her guitar. It was an early birthday gift from my parents, and she's been teaching herself how to play. 

The Winter Storm In Texas

When it drops below freezing in Texas, people panic.

We're not used to it.

We're used to warmth.

Not ice.

And yes, I know it's hilarious to other states when you hear about the panic and the clearing of grocery store shelves. I lived in Wyoming for 5 years. I dealt with this:

Wyoming did not shut down easily. You could be snowed in and Wyoming would be like, "Okay, see you later. Just shovel your way out. We'll wait."

Texas?

It's 30 degrees and people are like, "AHHHH!" and race around with hangs wagging above their heads. 

So lots of businesses DID shut down over the cold, since ice would be present. No one knows how to drive in general in Texas--add frost, and everyone just falls apart. 

Did we get the freeze?

Yup.

Were there accidents?

Of course. 

Did Texas marvel at the frozen water? Naturally! (Posting this made people in Montana laugh at me.)

Since no one knows how to behave properly in this weather, both of my children's colleges were canceled on Monday. It's going to be in the teens in the morning and that's just too cold for anyone.

I am not a fan of winter weather. I do prefer the heat. 

I worry about the stray cats I feed. I always try to let them in, but they're like, yeah no thanks. But I do have houses out for them, and they all seemed okay even though their homes had icicles. 

We will get through this. When I'm shivering, I just think that it'll be warm again soon. 

What's the weather like where you're at?

Stranger Things Valentine's Day Cards

So, okay, the last season of Stranger Things wasn't the best. 

But prior to that, I did enjoy the others.

When I saw these Stranger Things Valentine's Day cards, I had to pick them up.

I mean, guys, Will the Wise is on the front. I had to! Plus my daughter was excited to see them. She wants to pass them out to friends. (She even had a Stranger Things themed birthday party when she turned eleven.)

This one made me giggle:

Eddie fans will love this one:

Aw, how sweet:

Erica cracks me up, so this is one of my faves:

Fabulous, another Max card:

This one gave me a chuckle:

One of my favorite scenes in the show is when Dustin and Suzie sing The Neverending Story, so I was tickled to find this card. Natalie is keeping this one for herself, as she loves Dustin.

And finally, the winner of them all:

It's Will the Wise. This would be perfect to give to Dungeon & Dragon fans. 

I found these cards at Target, but I would imagine they are available in most stores. They were only $4.

Do you pass out Valentine's Day cards?