LA November 2023 Day 3 & 4
We had two things planned for Saturday – getting vegan donuts and meeting our rock painting friend Danny and his family in Carpinteria. Right before I left for the trip Veg News came out with their 2023 list of best vegan restaurants. There was a restaurant in...
LA November 2023 Day 1 & 2
I just got back from spending the long weekend with Tiff and Val in LA (where Tiff lives)! When we parted ways in July we weren’t expecting to all be together again until February so I’m absolutely thrilled this trip came together! I really cherish my time...
Random Thoughts Thursday 429
My INR appointments have been going well, and at this week’s we scheduled my next one for 4 weeks out. That’s the longest I’ve gone between appointments and I’m excited we’ve gotten to this point (and hope to stay here)! Part I of the...
Making myself paint
Ha, I said this back in May and it’s still true – when I’m not painting after dinner, I’m snacking or thinking I need second portions (while scrolling my phone and not paying attention to whatever we have on the TV). It’s gotta stop. Even...
An extra hour
What did everyone do with their extra hour yesterday? I had to work a bit this weekend (cooking, and filming and editing reels for Fake Meats – lasagna Saturday, vegan turkey yesterday) so I like to think I used that hour for work and still have time for me! If...
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! 🙂