2024 Abel Island Fly-In: Fly-Out
Sunday was fly-in day! I woke up too early, ugh. I thought I would be able to fall back asleep, but no. So I watched the sunrise, read, then went on a run with Dad. I’ve had a lot of crap runs lately, but this one felt good, except for a slight headache, which...
2024 Abel Island Fly-In: Flying There
So when I last left off, we knew we were going to the fly-in, yay! But, there was a new problem to solve with the weight and balance of the plane. When Steven did the weight and balance calculations for the trip, he determined we could leave with 25 gallons of fuel,...
2024 Abel Island Fly-In: Are We Even Going?
We were able to participate in the Abel Island Fly-In this weekend. With an actual plane! It was so much fun! Since I’m long-winded, this is going to be THREE posts (figuring out if we could go, flying there, the fly-in and flying back). You’re welcome!...
Random Thoughts Thursday 461
Yesterday was me and Bobbi’s one year anniversary at WWM (the gym where I do strength training)! I’ve taken 180 classes there so far, and I’m so glad I started. It’s such an empowering and fun place to train and it’s really changed my...
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 am employed by the federal government. 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! 🙂