It was cold in Iowa last weekend
So far in 2024 I’ve been focusing on rushing less, doing less, and documenting less*, and it’s been absolutely lovely. It’s been a slow and gentle start to the year, mostly because we’ve had sh*t weather and are leaving the house less. Hey,...
Random Thoughts Thursday 438
Yesterday I did something I haven’t since February 2021 – I ran on our treadmill! And while I was super bored, it wasn’t horrible. Woo hoo, success! I prefer to run outside, but I don’t when it’s slick out, a heavy snowstorm, or miserably...
2023 Goals Check-in #12
I’ll be posting monthly check-ins on my 2023 Goals. This is (FINAL!!!!) check-in #12! Take care of my health What to say, what to say… how about I made it through December?!?! Woo hoo! December felt more stressful and less joyous than in years past. I hate...
Things I’m Excited About in January
This is going to be a short list because what I’m most excited about this month is how little we have going on (compared to December). I just want some quiet and time at home. We had that this weekend and it was amazing to just be and relax. I actually painted!...
2023: Unexpected Happenings
2023 was full of unexpected (mostly wonderful but some not so much) happenings and I’ve got to document them! Don’t worry, I’ll just do list form. Ooo, but let’s do categories! Wonderful Paying off my student loans Going back to therapy...
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! 🙂