Cheers— to lazy days!

Today I wanted to share some pretty pictures or write something amazing. But that's just not how today feels. I'm fighting off some kind of cold/sickness/blah that Nick gave me and as much as I want to convince myself to be productive, in reality, all I've managed to do is setup a Facebook fan page for this blog.
But you know what? I'm okay with that! Although my entire body is aching and I can't breathe, I woke up feeling so happy and thankful. I looked in the mirror this morning at my dirty hair, chapped lips from being sick, and under eye circles and thought, "I look really pretty. . ." I could have been down on myself, but instead, I just accepted how things are and watched contentedly as Nick setup a Nintendo emulator. I could complain about being sick, or how terrible car shopping has been, or that I never get enough sleep. But in reality, I have an amazing + supportive partner, a great job, and a roof over my head— so I'm just simply happy.
I've been working on my stress levels lately and realizing that most of the pressure I feel simply comes from ridiculous deadlines and tension that I put on myself. I've slowly been learning to accept when things aren't "perfect" and that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Mostly I'm learning that it's okay to have a sink full of dishes or a floor piled with clothes or a post that goes up a day or two "late". So here I am today in all my unproductive, unwashed, no make up glory— feeling better than I have in a long time. I feel truly good on the inside, like everything is just going to be okay. So cheers to finding happiness, embracing laziness, and playing video games all day long!
Ps. My super talented friend Julia made this mug— you can view her work here!