#100DaysOfCookii

Remember the #100DaysOfCookii ?
I got so involved in living and feeling better that I actually kinda lost track (and stopped taking my laptop with me..) ...... But I made it through... And despite a few hiccups, Im happy ...

Here are a few

Mini road trip with the crew ... (This was actually trip 2 of 3 in my 100 days)

I still got my skills in the kitchen ....

Did I mention I actually came out my house AT NIGHT!?

I have started to love my natural look....And rock it daily <3 font="">

....I still didn't make it to the gym but I saved some money lol

But I made some changes, and while minor to most have been everything to me.....

-Cookii

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