Today is literally August 1st—so no, August hasn’t slipped away just yet. But I’m already catching that “august slipped away into a moment in time” energy. The kind that feels soft and golden-hour-tinted. Like something is shifting. Not in a bad way—more like in a slow, dreamy, becoming sort of way. And while I’m not exactly running through gardens in a white dress (yet), I am romanticizing the quiet chaos of right now in full romcom montage mode. Let’s catch up.
Plot twist of the month: Hector got into a car accident. He’s totally fine (thankfully!), but his car? Completely totaled. So now we’re officially a one-car household. We could probably swing a used car for like $5,000 or less, but the reality is wild—most of these “budget” cars start at $7K before taxes and fees. The math is mathing, and the math is saying, “lol no.” So for now, we’re making it work. Lots of shared calendar invites, schedule negotiations, and hoping I don’t accidentally double-book myself across town like I’m in a 2000s romcom montage and not, you know, real life. Maybe a miracle Craigslist find? TBD.
Originally, we were planning to move. New place, fresh start, all that good stuff. But with everything going on (see: car chaos), we decided to renew our lease through January. And honestly? What a relief. Trying to pack up and move while planning a wedding felt like the worst kind of challenge round on a reality show. So we’re staying put for a bit longer. No boxes, no moving trucks, no new address forms—just a little more breathing room.
If you’ve been following along, you already know—we’re getting married on Halloween! 🎃 It’s spooky and romantic and very us. And while I am a world-class procrastinator (hi), the big stuff is surprisingly already taken care of. It’s really just the little details left—and maybe the occasional internal scream when I realize how close it actually is. But still. It’s happening. It’s so soon. And I’m trying not to freak out… while also quietly freaking out. In a cute, celebratory way.
This month also marks the start of a new chapter for Hector—he’s joining me as school kicks back into session and will be starting CNC training soon. It feels like a big, exciting step for him (and for us), and I’m so proud to be cheering him on as he dives into something new.
This month, I finally started branching out beyond Instagram. I’m dipping my toes into TikTok, poking around on Twitter again, and playing with YouTube Shorts (which feels like the digital version of public karaoke). It’s been fun, chaotic, slightly overwhelming, but also kind of freeing. I’m giving myself permission to just try things—no pressure to be perfect or go viral. Just sharing what I love, how I love, where I want. That’s the goal.
If you saw my July & August reading plans, you know I set myself up with a pretty dreamy little list. I didn’t finish everything in July, but I’m rolling those reads into August and hoping to spend more time tucked away with a good book and less time doomscrolling. Reading always helps me reset when life feels loud, and right now, I’m craving that quiet.
Honestly, with all the chaos going on, the only thing I’m really allowing myself to get excited about (while trying not to get my hopes up too much) is that pumpkin spice will be back on the shelves soon. I need it. It’s like the universe’s little promise that fall is coming, and maybe things will calm down a bit… or at least taste a little better.
August feels like it could be that girl. She’s calm, she’s confident, she’s carrying a clipboard but somehow still barefoot in a field. I’m walking into this month a little tired, a little hopeful, and honestly, proud of how I’ve been adapting to so much change at once. Life lately hasn’t been super aesthetic or tied up in a bow—but it’s been real, and good, and growing in all the right ways.
How was your July? What are you looking forward to this month? Drop a comment or DM me—I’d love to hear about the little things keeping you grounded or excited right now.
Here’s to slow mornings, miracle Craigslist finds, and maybe not spiraling when someone asks about the wedding timeline. Happy August. 🍑✨
