Tea Time with Hil

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my little corner of the internet! Thank you to everyone who has been reading my recent posts, it warms my heart! As we near the end of 2020, I have been thinking long and hard about what I want my 2021 word of the year to be. I started this tradition last year from an idea I found on Pinterest. Essentially, you pick a word that you hope will define your new year. For me, it is more about having a word that channels hope and inspiration for the upcoming year. By picking a word of the year , it helps me stay centered and focused on what I want to work towards in order to make my year the best it can be! Honestly, with how hectic 2020 was, I'm grateful that I did start this tradition because it helped me stay focused on what I wanted my year to be, instead of focusing on the pandemic so much. On those days were I was feeling unsettled this year I remembered my word, so this is something I definitely want to keep doing for many years to come. You...

 Happy Tuesday! How crazy is it that it's December?  If you know me well, you know I'm a die hard Frozen fan. Why? Because Elsa is my homegirl and she keeps it real, obviously lol. But seriously, Elsa taught us all how to "Let it Go" and to be true to ourselves, which is such a valid lesson when navigating life and relationships with people. As we near the end of the year, I have been reflecting a lot about the concept of family . This year was a defining moment for me with a lot of family members. As if 2020 was not hectic enough, I realized where I stand with a lot of people and have since chosen to permanently social distance from them. That probably sounds harsh, but just because someone is your family, does not mean they get a pass to treat you like dirt, make you cry, try to ruin a special moment for you or just not be supportive at all.  All of the above is something I experienced this year, unfortunately. It was made very clear to me during this pandemic tha...

Happy Tuesday to those who have taken the time to stop by my little corner of the internet!  Whelp, I'm about to get deep. Fair warning.  Recently, I have been thinking more & more about how awesome God is to love us despite our many flaws. He made us in his image and continues to love and protect us even though most days, we fall short.  My family has always been believers in God. While we may not have always been avid church goers, I have always known who God was and that everything I have is thanks to him. My Mom has always been a prayer warrior, and instilled in me very young to PRAY and seek God for everything. Every night I find her on her knees praying before bed. If I could describe an earthy Angel, it would be my Mom. Speaking of Angels, I think of my Paternal Grandfather, who we called Papa. He was a man of faith through & through, most of his days were spent reading his Bible, that he read front to back time and time again. As he got older, he would li...

And just like that, it is November . How is it already November when it feels like 2020 just began? The year that seemed to be moving at the speed of a tiny snail, has sudden flown by. Let me start by saying, I pray that you whoever is reading this out there is safe and healthy. Who would have thought that would be such a common thing to say? I say that to everyone now, "Be stay and stay healthy", as if it is the equivalent of saying "How are you". 2020 has been a whirlwind but to be honest, now that it is almost over I've realized that some good has come out of this craptastic year that has shaken up our entire world. ***For those of you who are reading this in the future, I'm referring to the COVID-19 outbreak that has changed how we all live our day-to-day lives.***   2020 has made me STRONGER . Yes, I am already a pretty tough cookie but 2020 has made me resilient in a way I didn't know I could be. When the pandemic first started, my main concern wa...

Happy Friday! I haven't done this in a while but here are some of the things that have been bringing me joy over the past few months! Crystal Light Pink Lemonade To-Go Packets  - I've been loving these while I've been home lately. Gives my water some extra flavor, which is always good because I'm drinking more water because of it! I've been getting them off of Amazon just because it's easier with the stay-home order but I'm sure they're in most grocery stores too. YUMM! Simply Modern 12oz Mug  - Okay, so I didn't need a new mug but hey, that's never stopped me before! I love this mug so much and it's makes me smile in the morning when I make my coffee. Plus it keeps my drinks super warm for a long period of time.  Web Cam Cover - Since I've been working from home, I wanted something to cover my camera but also give me easy access to it when I need to do Zoom meetings. These are easy to install and work great. I put one on my laptop, ...

Hello to anyone out there dropping by! I appreciate you taking the time to stop by my little corner of the internet. First off, the last time I wrote on my blog was in February and a lot has happened since February. So let's get into this tea. Where do I even begin. 2020 started off "okay" to say the least. I was wrapping up wedding planning and mentally preparing for all the remaining things that I needed to get done in the next few months as the wedding and moving into our new home got closer. I was honestly starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with the long to-do-list I had but I was making it work. Aside from being slightly overwhelmed, I was so excited that my wedding year was finally here. 2020 was going to be MY YEAR! ... Then the Universe was like...."Or Nah". By February, things were on the up-and-up. I made the final plans with the wedding venue, booked my shower location, booked the rehearsal dinner location and while it was now Winter, our house w...

Happy Thursday! Clearly there is no rhyme or reason to when I post at this point. When I first started, I had this whole structured plan but that seemed a bit too stuffy, so now I post what feels good, when it feels right! Anyhow, I thought it would be interesting to share 20 random facts about myself. I seem that see that as a common post on most blogs, and a fun read! Here we go... My fiancé and I met because we were best friends in high school. We started dating our senior year and have been together for over 10 years. The day we get married this year will be 11!  I have a 5 1/2 year old Dog, who I still refer to as my Pup. He's a Schnauzer/Terrier mix and he's the biggest diva I know lol.  I love crafting, which I'm pretty sure I inherited from my Mom. She's really into restoring furniture and sewing. I prefer knitting best, but I don't discriminate.  Remember the show Glee? That was me in Middle School & High School. I was an all out Choir Girl and t...