That Thursday Feelig

Oh hey friend

It’s Thursday, we’re almost through December, and I woke up with that feeling like everything is going to be alright, not perfect, just alright. And honestly, I’ll take that. Because…

Earlier today, my photographer canceled, and instead of getting irritated or trying to fix it, I went thrift snooping. I don’t know what it is about digging through racks of raggedy clothes, but it makes me feel better every single time.  

Honestly, life feels like it’s moving fast for everybody right now, so I decided I’m done complaining for the rest of 2025. I’m not making a big announcement about it, I’m just choosing to chill and let things be what they are. Now, I am not promising I will not complain in 2026; I'm just not doing it for the remainder of 2025. :) 

People say document the mundane, but sometimes, when I do. It shows how my life really is boring. And if you pay attention, almost everyone we know has a boring, yet fulfilled life with family and friends. As for me, sometimes I can't see it until I write it down, so I can read it. #realtalk

Anyways, this weekend is my friend’s birthday celebration, which means I’ll probably end up cooking seafood. Somehow that always becomes my responsibility, and at this point I don’t even question it.

At some point today, I took five minutes and called my husband just to tell him I love and appreciate him. I could hear the smile through the phone, and that’s one of those small moments that really matter to me. That kind of love is real. No extras needed.

I cleared my weekend schedule for my family so we can do something fun together. Or do nothing together. Either way works. But, realistically, we’ll probably be on the sofa eating and watching movies while I try not to get stuck doomscrolling TikTok. But we’ll be together, and that’s the part I care about.

I also caught up in my business journal and wrote down ideas for something new I want to release in 2026. Nothing finalized, just getting it out of my head and onto paper.

Last night I wrote down three things that brought me joy, and somehow all three involved warm chocolate chip cookies and ice cream. I don’t know what that says about me, but here we are. ( I need therapy)

I’m writing this part while driving, talking into my phone mike like I always do, thinking about how this year has been teaching me things, whether I ask for the lesson or not. Some days I get off track, and today was one of those days. But I still got a chance to do a few things I wanted to do, and that’s all that counts.

I was planning to go home and cook dinner, but I just passed the cutest little pizza place in my neighborhood, and plans change. So now I’m turning around for the Thursday night special: two large pepperoni pizzas, cheese bread, hot wings, and a two-liter Coke. That feels like the right decision tonight.

I’m all smiles, and that’s the Thursday feeling I wanted to share with you.

What are your plans for tonight?

P.S. No matter how small or big it is, let today bring you a little joy.

Until next time: Live life beyond existing.

xo, Tangie