As part of my wellness journey, I wrote a reflection each night. One of the wellness practices is journaling. 
A few thoughts over the past week:
1). The Whole Life Challenge is going well. My body feels so much better not eating all of the processed sugar and crap that I was putting it into before! I am also finding it so much easier to eat plant based meals. This is not a huge stretch for me, as many of my meals were already vegetarian.
2). The Grammy’s: I did not watch it all because I honestly do not know a lot of the popular acts. I didn’t love the Camilla Cabello song, but I still cried when her father cried. Aerosmith sounded rough- for the last few decades, I told myself that they aren’t that old and that Joe Perry was still hot. Last night, that changed- he looked like a grandpa and they sounded ROUGH. And, I cannot get Demi Lovato’s “Anyone” out of my head. Her performance broke my heart. I feel for her and I wish her happiness.
3). V and I were just saying that it has not been that bad of a winter. We probably cursed it. But, traditionally we get most of the snow in February up in New England. I hope that it stays in the high 40’s for the rest of winter. 
4). Kobe Bryant. I am not going to pretend that I was a fan of his or that I was ever a Lakers fan. But, I am devastated for his family and friends, and for the family and friends of the others who perished in the crash. Kobe was the same age as my sister. Cherish every second you have with your loved ones
5). Looking forward to: Florida this weekend. I am going to the opposite coast – East coast- to see V’s parents. Stay tuned! It will not be beach weather, but I will take 20 degrees warmer.
6). This link, shared by Rebecca of Everyday Parisian, and written by Liz Alderman, about how luxury stores are replacing local businesses, breaks my heart. I felt this so much when I was in Paris. Many of the little shops that I used to visit are gone. My dad asked me about the old standby in the Marais, Chez Jo Goldenberg, and I told him that it had been gone for over a decade. As a supporter of small businesses, this makes me so sad to see the changing landscape.
7). Remembering: Tipper. My hospice cat, who was 20, was put to sleep this past week. She had an incredible 14 months with us, and she was only supposed to have days or weeks. I have no regrets. She was really happy until the last few days. I was flying back from Europe when a volunteer picked her up and took her to the rescue so she could go to the vet. I am sorry that I did not get to say goodbye, but she knew so much love with us. I wish that my cats had lived to be 20!
8). V and I have been having some major grown up discussions about planning for the life that I have been dreaming of, which includes spending the winters in Florida. There are so many parts to making this happen. Cross your fingers for us!
9). I received an advance copy of my sister, Aliza Fogelson’s book, The Lending Library, out in June. I am so excited to read it and so proud of her! She has worked so hard and so long. It is an amazing achievement! Reserve your copy here.
This is MY SISTER’s NEW NOVEL!!
Xxoo, Jen @preppyfrancophile
