Feb Faves, Comfort Zones, and a Life Hack

 My mom called me the other day to tell me there was a set of gel pens on sale on Amazon for 10.99. I thought "I so do not need to order those." then promptly proceeded to go check it out, read reviews that made the pens sound like the best thing since sliced bread, and ordered them. The reviews were dead on. I love these things. The black one writes great for everyday writing and the glitter ones are super pretty. I have been using them for my next favorite....

 The coloring book I bought at Target for five bucks. These things are super expensive at Michael's! It is pretty addicting and relaxing.

 I have been writing more lately and this book had been inspiring me. It is awesome. I love it.

 I stocked up on my Nivea lip butters the other day and was happy to have a stash so I can throw them around multiple rooms of the house to always have one in arms reach.

 I ran out of multivitamins not too long ago and I typically buy the Target brand. I was at Wal-Mart so I looked and found these had a mail in rebate to try free. I like free stuff. They also taste good and it's kind of like eating a treat so win-win.

This stuff....not a fave.  I found it at Wal-Mart sometime last year and I think it regenerates itself so I can never finish this bottle I want to throw away so badly. I just can't do it. I mix it with other shampoos because this one is just bad.  Will never buy again.

The other night I forced myself out of my comfort zone and went to the local running store for a weekly group workout called Project Awesome. I was nervous about it since I can be completely socially awkward. I made myself go. (And a text from a far away friend telling me to do it encouraged me too) I was so glad I did. I had a great time. The workout was great and a way to really push myself and the people were so nice. There were people of all ages and fitness levels and it was all about encouraging each other. Once a month the workout is a pub run and the group goes out to have a drink after. I happened to show up on the right night and everyone encouraged me to join after for the fun. I had no doubt I would return next week. Oh and I won some free socks so that was a fun bonus! I could barely walk the next day but I think that means I did it right. I determined comfort zones are overrated and the saying is true...nothing good happens in them.

On another note I discovered a life hack courtesy of Pinterest that worked wonders. Coke as a cleaner for toilets. I poured a 16oz bottle in, let it sit for 30 mins. and barely had to put any arm power into scrubbing. I don't think I will ever buy a bottle of toilet cleaner again. Makes you wonder what it does to your body doesn't it? I am pretty sure I wouldn't normally consume something I would clean my home with so that should deter me from ever drinking that again!