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2021 February Bucket List

February 2, 2021 · In: Bucket Lists

Welcome to the best month of the year, Ambitious Fam! Black History Month, Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day, Aquarius season, all the love all the pink, all the hearts–so much excitement jammed into the shortest month. Sure, I may be a little biased because it also happens to be my birth month…but still so much to celebrate and look forward to! 

Here is how I’m growing into a better version of myself this February:

Ambitiously You!

Big news, Ambitious Fam! Ambitiously You will be launching on February 12th! The shop’s first product drop will include inspirational mugs that I have designed to give you a little pep talk when you need it or to otherwise encourage you to continue being Ambitiously You! I have been dreaming up a product launch for such a long time and I figured what better month than February (and on my birthday weekend no-less)! More details to come soon! So many exclamation points but I’m super excited to finally share this news! AH! 

Pandemic Birthday

My memories from my birthday last year were of some of my last outings in pre-Covid times. It brings up weird feelings. So young, so naive, so unaware of what was to come. Honestly didn’t think that we would still be in the thick of a pandemic when my birthday rolled back around, but here we are. As always, I am determined to still make the day feel special! Currently, my plans are mostly centered around food (surprise surprise) and include ordering a fancy meal and special dessert. 

Daily Mindful Lettering

I recently stumbled across this nifty Daily Mindful Lettering Book from Handlettered Design and I thought it would be the perfect way to combine my love for affirmations and get in some lettering practice. The book arrived super fast and included two different lettering pens. I also loved that it gives you the option to purchase with a standard (side-spiral) binding or top binding (perfect for lefties!). You’re also sent a video upon purchase to help introduce you to the practice, which I found helpful. I plan on incorporating the lettering practice into my morning routine this February (and after to complete the 30 pages). 

Take a Eucalyptus Shower

In the name of self-love and self-care during the month of love, I’m finally testing out the eucalyptus shower trick. Hanging eucalyptus in your shower (after rolling to release the oils) is supposed to reduce stress and has been linked to respiratory and sinus improvements. Mostly, it’s supposed to smell really good and help you create a spa-like vibe in your home. I’ll be picking up some on my next Trader Joe’s trip for sure! 

Try Bamboo TP

First big sustainable swap of 2021–bamboo toilet paper! Bamboo toilet paper is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional toilet paper because it is the fastest growing plant on the planet, is harvested–not replanted (unlike the thousands of trees cut down to produce tp yearly), requires less water, and produces a bunch of oxygen. Kristen of Strolling Through Life shared a couple of her top bamboo recommendations with me a while back (she also has videos about them on her Youtube channel) and I finally decided to try it out. As someone who is very particular about tp, I can’t deny that I’m a little hesitant, but very curious about whether this can be a permanent swap that I can add to my sustainability journey. I’ll let yall know how it goes!

Less is Now Challenge

Have you watched the Minimalists Less is Now on Netflix? The film discusses why Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus turned to minimalism and shares stories from others that decided to do the same. It also included a challenge for others to declutter and live with less. While I’m not sure that hardcore minimalism is quite for me, it made me consider some of the parallels to sustainability and reducing my overall consumption. It reminded me that I don’t always need the next best thing or more stuff to make me happy. As we’ve discussed in the past few bucket lists post, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately by clutter and disorganization. I think that some of this is rooted in the fact that I try to cram as many things in my tiny living space as possible (and I have a tendency to hold on to things). I’m taking the Less is Now challenge to remove the corresponding day’s worth of items from my space (Day 1: remove 1 item, Day 23: remove 23 items, etc). However, since we are in Covid times, I won’t be physically removing them from my space daily (as the film suggests). Instead, I will be sorting things in a way that allows for them to be removed responsibly by researching places that the items can either be donated to or recycled at the end of the challenge.  

This month, I am celebrating my favorite month of the year while continuing on my sustainability journey.  

How are you growing this February? 

By: AmbitiouslyCierra · In: Bucket Lists · Tagged: 2021, Bucket Lists, February

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🤤 BRUNCH AT CARETTE—the famous Carette hot chocolate was on my must try list and it did not disappoint. Such a decadent experience! 

🛍️ SHOPPING AROUND MARAIS—We thrifted and shopped around for souvenirs. My favorite stop was Officine Universelle Buly 1803; a shop with apothecary vibes that had gorgeous combs and perfumes that I couldn’t leave behind. 

📸 VISIT THE COLONNES DE BUREN—a popular photo spot, the art installation was created in 1985 to enhance the courtyard of the Palais Royal. 

☕️ COFFEE BREAK AT CAFÉ KITSUNÉ—while I wasn’t a fan of their matcha, this cafe is nestled in beautiful outdoor space and is great for an afternoon pick me up.

🖼️ VISIT THE LOUVE—more on this in my next post! 

😍 CATCH A CLOSER LOOK AT THE EIFFEL TOWER—snapped this picture on our way to dinner. 

🍽️ DINNER AT LINETTE—delicious bistro with classic French cuisine. I had the duck confit which was perfection. Bonus: Linette puts you in the perfect location to see…

✨ THE EIFFLE TOWER AT NIGHT—y’all, the tower SPARKLES for 5 minutes at the top of every hour at night (until around midnight) and it is MAGICAL. It’s hard to describe the feeling but I tried to share it with my loved ones at home via FaceTime 🥹

Stay tuned for more on the Louve! 

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With your friend in a foreign country, laughing ov With your friend in a foreign country, laughing over bread and cheese, as it starts to rain on the Grand Canal at the Versailles estate: la vie en rose 😌

Planning a visit to Versailles? Check out my feed posts for some tips ✨

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🌳 THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES ⛲️ The Versail 🌳 THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES ⛲️

The Versailles estate is MASSIVE and though we were there for hours, there was still so much more to explore that we didn’t make it to. Versailles was the only “big” thing that we had on the agenda for the day so we didn’t feel the pressure to rush off to another reservation. The garden is a beautiful experience that I recommend grabbing a map and visiting while you are there! 

Tips for when you visit the gardens: 

👟 WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES—there is so much walking involved with a trip to Versailles, and once you hit the gardens you’re walking on gravelly paths. Resist the urge to wear impractical shoes and go with sneakers instead. 

🧺 BRING SNACKS—While there is an area where you can purchase food, you are allowed to bring food in to eat at some of the garden’s designated picnic areas. We chose to picnic by the Grand Canal which gave us a great view of people on row boats (which you can rent if that’s your thing!) 

🎟️ CARTS AND “TRAINS”— In my last feed post, I mentioned that you should buy the passport to ensure that you have access to the whole estate. Before our visit, I didn’t realize that there was an option for a “Passport + Return by little train (34,50 €).” This gives you access to ride the “little train” (more like connected carts) back up to the estate after your wandering. When I say that it was a sight for sore eyes after all the walking we did 🙌🏾😭…I was willing to pay what ever it took to take us back (luckily, the train was only about 9€ a la carte). The train makes 3 stops at various locations on the grounds (including the estate of Trianon which we deemed was too far to get to by foot but heard it was worth while). Another good option if you are visiting with a group is to just rent a “small electric vehicle” (basically a golf cart—seats 6) so that you can explore the different areas of the estate with less fatigue. 

There are things hidden around every nook and cranny of Versailles. One last bonus tip is that if you’re visiting for the first time, spend some time on the website so that you have an idea of the absolutely want to see (there is just so much!).

I would love to visit again!
✨ INSIDE VERSAILLES ✨ Versailles was the acti ✨ INSIDE VERSAILLES ✨

Versailles was the activity day that I was looking forward to the most and it did not disappoint. I don’t think that I’ve seen anything more magnificent in my life. Every ornate detail left me in awe—it’s definitely worth seeing in person if you are planning a trip to Paris!

Here are a few tips for your trip inside the palace: 

✨ VISIT ON A WEEKDAY—it gets pretty crowded inside the palace. We went on a Thursday and there were plenty of time where I felt like I was just moving with the flow of the crowd. However, if you’re patient, you can find breaks in between the waves. I’ve been told that it’s much worse on the weekends/summer months so keep that in mind. 

✨ TO AUDIO GUIDE OR NOT TO AUDIO GUIDE—While you can visually consume the splendor of the palace, I kind of regret skipping out on the audio guide. There were some signs available, mostly in French and often hard to get to because of the crowds. If I were to visit again, I would pay 5€ for an audio guide which can be reserved after you purchase your ticket. I’m that person that likes to take my time in museums/historic places to learn. If that’s not your vibe, then skipping it might not be an issue. 

✨ PURCHASE THE PASSPORT TICKET—As much as I loved seeing all there was to see in the palace, pay the extra money for the passport ticket. For just 9€ more, you get access to the entire estate of Versailles (this includes the gardens which I will discuss in my next post)! 

There is sooo much to take and I would love to go back. Have you been to Versailles? Share your tips in the comments! 

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