We’re only strangers once
Would you feel more comfortable teaching something to a group of people you know or don’t know? I saw this post pop up on my Facebook feed and was excited – they’re talking about a new class I’ll be teaching! Then I was like, “holy crap...
Pre-order
Have you ever liked the sound of an artist or band so much that you pre-ordered their album without hearing it all? In the beginning of September I was perusing the top downloaded alternative songs list on iTunes and ran in to the band Milky Chance. One of their songs...
Galena Halloween Parade
I never really cared about Halloween until we happened to be in my hometown for it one year (2010) and ended up going out with my family and having a blast! For the three following years it became a tradition that I really look forward to. Is Halloween a big deal for...
Camping at Apple River Canyon State Park
For awhile, Steven and I have been discussing taking a camping trip to do some star photography, but we weren’t able to make it work with our schedule this summer. When I mentioned going to the Galena Halloween Parade this past weekend (more on that later this...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, flying, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and work in an account management role. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂