Ninna Lu

Our Quarantine Life

   

   I never thought that when I started my blog in the year of 2011 as an online keepsake of my memories, that in the year of 2020 would be the year we make a quarantine life an also memorable life. But we will make the most of it, the best way we know how, just like everyone else. I am truly ever so grateful for our overall health and are luckily still able to somewhat maintain our everyday life even during the economic impacts of this pandemic.  

 

White Leopard Print 'Femme La Mode' Slogan Print T-Shirt

   The last several days was especially uncertain, as I was waiting while self-isolating to find out the test results, as I had a minor cough that lingered then became too frequent that it became a concern. To make a story short, thankfully, no virus was detected. Once that was known, it was time to make simple things in life extraordinary again. As ordinary as arranging flowers in a vase for instance, to add color and vibrancy to my home, really makes a huge difference in elevating my mood. 

 

 

Black 'La Femme' Slogan Print T-Shirt

 

    I can look forward to a family walk around the neighborhood with the pups as it's a great diversion from quarantine life. I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to be without this moment with my dogs, never take anything for granted. For the 4th of July, I made too much seafood boil, maybe a part of me wished I was cooking for a family gathering of some sort. It was a first attempt and it came out delicious. Aside from the low country boil seasoning, I added my own concoction of seasonings as well. Cooking has really turned into one of my most favorite things to do during our time while at quarantine.

 

 

 

   

 

 

    Even while lounging at home, I still make it a point to feel polished and presentable. It doesn't matter if you're just working from home, cooking, watering the plants, rearranging the home decor or furniture, organizing your closets, you name it, my life is only as good as my mindset. 

 

Rose Short Sleeve Boxy Loungewear Set

 

 

   I even picked up another hobby during this quarantine, and decided to study crystal healing as it goes alongside with my healing stone wreaths. Speaking of healing, with so much need for emotional healing, I wanted to bring a water element into my home and just recently purchased this seashell wooden garland as an added home decor piece. It just so happens while spending time with my pups, I had it around my neck below. 

 

Grey Loungewear Tracksuit

 

 

Thank you so much for reading.

~ marissa

 

 

Stay safe and well everyone.

My Healing Sentiment

 

 

 

   As I was listening to a stress relief guided meditation last night, as I was about to fall asleep, I dreamt that I was back at the hospital with her by my side, walking along side her tiny bed, a huge reminder of what occured two and half years ago. Not expecting this at all while I'm about to go into a deep sleep, I started balling my eyes out. I haven't cried like so in such a long time. I mean when grief hits you, it can just hit at anytime it wants, I guess. But what I really think is she came to me, to remind me that she is always with me no matter what. I wanted to add these beautiful quotes regarding grief for bereaved mothers on my blog, as a visual reminder. Grief may be upon us throughout periods of our lifetime, but our loved one's spirit is with us for eternity.

 

 

 

Trinity Marie, you are never forgotten.

Loving you always.

~ mom

Ninna Lu | Our 2018 Holiday Photo Retrospective

 

Not to dwell on the past, but this year's Christmas compared to last year's was like night and day. What a difference one whole year makes. I haven't had much of a chance to post too much for the year 2018, but  I'd have to say it is ending with all of us together and that's exactly where we want to be. 

 

Maddie on a Jump rental bike at Downtown Sacramento.

 

 

Pawley with the hubby.

 

 

My hearts.

 

 

I finally made the cheesecake stuffed chocolate banana bread on Christmas Day. I am so happy I got time to bake something!

 

 

This poem above greatly describes our exit for the year 2018. 

2016 opened my eyes.

2017 broke me.

Made a comeback in 2018.

We are ready for the New Year 2019!

Happy New Year everyone.

Thank you so much for reading.

~ marissa

A Quote To Remember for A Lifetime

    For quite some years now I've chosen to remain on the safe side of things through this journey of life. Now as I've gotten older, I wonder more of what lies ahead if I go outside of my comfort zone. Am I going through a spiritual awakening of some sort? Possibly. I chose such a quote above to remember for a lifetime as I choose to evolve and choose love. ~ marissa

Ninna Lu | A Photo Retrospective: August 2015

 

  Do you ever sometimes wonder where time has gone by? As we enter into the month of September, I am looking back into my month of August's Instagram feed. As my main goal is capturing life's moments on the blog, I thought why not an end of the month photo retrospective that will quickly tell me a story. So here it is...

 

 :: I was invited to have a special lunch at work with the company's Executive Chef and I was able to experience this four course meal in the kitchen. It was very delicious! ::

 

 :: 1 :: From what I've read, coloring is another form of meditation. I recently bought this book called the "Secret Garden" and it has helped me calm down after coming home from a hectic day.

:: 2 :: Quite a momentous event, my first niece, Ava, came into our family's lives last month.

:: 3 :: It's officially my 7th week of just eating veggies (plus seafood for protein). Not eating red meat for me has been pretty significant as I've been a meat eater all my life.

:: 4 :: I've discovered a new book ,called "Quiet" by Susan Cain, to read that I handpicked myself as it's hard for me to pick a book of my own unless its been gifted. I find myself reading non-fiction books lately.

 

 

 It was definitely a hot month, but I couldn't help but start thinking of fall fashion. As always, fashion is in the back of my mind, hidden sometimes, but always shows up no matter what. 

 

Follow @shopninnalu or @ninalu_daily on Instagram.

Thanks so much for visiting!

~ marissa