It’s Wednesday after a long weekend at a family reunion in Montana, and I am running on fumes and caffeine.
I’m tired.
I’m scrambling to catch up at work. Tomorrow is Jack’s last day of school before summer break.
My only goal today was to be invisible — heads down, get things done, no sudden movements.
And honestly? I needed a reset. My eating was a disaster all weekend: one giant celebratory meal a day with family… or peanuts and a Diet Coke for dinner… or nothing at all except a double Bloody Mary at the airport. I felt gross. Today was supposed to be the day I got myself back on track.
That, and run errands. Just errands. Mundane, boring, adult errands:
Drop Angus at doggy daycare
ULTA for one thing I absolutely did not need
Trader Joe’s for healthy snacks I absolutely did need
Haggen for the rest of the “I’ll deal with it later” grocery list
Leggings. Hoodie. Zero makeup — except Lipstick, with a capital L. Mood: Do Not Perceive Me.
But apparently the universe said, “Actually… we will be perceiving you today.” Because instead of blending into the wallpaper like I intended, I accidentally chose a shirt that turned me into a walking conversation starter.
A raccoon shirt. Yes. A raccoon. Mid‑twirl. Full attitude. Looking like it’s auditioning for Dancing With the Trash Can Stars.
I’m tired.
I’m scrambling to catch up at work. Tomorrow is Jack’s last day of school before summer break.
My only goal today was to be invisible — heads down, get things done, no sudden movements.
And honestly? I needed a reset. My eating was a disaster all weekend: one giant celebratory meal a day with family… or peanuts and a Diet Coke for dinner… or nothing at all except a double Bloody Mary at the airport. I felt gross. Today was supposed to be the day I got myself back on track.
That, and run errands. Just errands. Mundane, boring, adult errands:
Drop Angus at doggy daycare
ULTA for one thing I absolutely did not need
Trader Joe’s for healthy snacks I absolutely did need
Haggen for the rest of the “I’ll deal with it later” grocery list
Leggings. Hoodie. Zero makeup — except Lipstick, with a capital L. Mood: Do Not Perceive Me.
But apparently the universe said, “Actually… we will be perceiving you today.” Because instead of blending into the wallpaper like I intended, I accidentally chose a shirt that turned me into a walking conversation starter.
A raccoon shirt. Yes. A raccoon. Mid‑twirl. Full attitude. Looking like it’s auditioning for Dancing With the Trash Can Stars.
And somehow — SOMEHOW — this shirt got compliments from men AND women at every stop.
Doggy daycare? Compliment.
ULTA? Compliment.
Trader Joe’s? Compliment.
Haggen? Compliment.
I was just trying to buy hummus and conditioner, and suddenly I’m the day’s main character. Who knew raccoons were magnetic?
So I came home, stared at my unmade bed, put the hoodie back on, and ate Tillamook Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream for dinner. Straight from the carton. Because at that point… why not.
Life Comes at You Fast ✌️
Sometimes in Montana.
Sometimes in leggings.
Sometimes in the form of a dancing raccoon who refuses to let you hide.
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So good! Totally smiling now!
I am glad that it made you smile!