Less painting = more snacking
Painting has been feeling like a burden lately. Another thing I feel like I “have” to do. So I haven’t been doing it unless I absolutely feel like it. Liberating. Photo from August 2022 Er… the problem with that is that I have nothing to do...
Weekend Happenings! (2023 #19)
A few notes from the weekend! Thursday Highlight | My hairstylist so enthusiastically commenting on my weight loss. It made me feel good for all the hard work I’ve done! Other Thursday Happenings | my Shitterfly magnet order arriving • going to Trader...
Corn or flour tortillas?
Which would you choose? During yesterday’s early evening run, I was telling Steven how I’m having a hard time knowing when I’m hungry in the afternoon and for dinner. I wake up and feel hungry for breakfast, and usually feel hungry for lunch, but my...
Random Thoughts Thursday 404
On Monday I had a chance to meet my Canadian rock painting friend Christina (@christinacravescolour, silver jacket) and her friend Suzanne (blue jacket) while they were in town for a girls’ trip. We had a wonderful time walking together, hiding rocks, sharing our...
2023 Goals Check-in #4
I’ll be posting monthly check-ins on my 2023 Goals. This is check-in #4! Take care of my health I had my check-in with my vascular doctor in April and he confirmed I have Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and need to stay on blood thinners indefinitely. Taking...
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! 🙂