Work Kim
It’s been interesting (read: challenging) transitioning from vacation to work on this trip. Mostly, the transition from Everyday Kim to Work Kim, but also, the transition from days of fun activities with downtime to days full of meetings with LOTS of people. I...
Weekend Happenings! (2023 #34-4, Denver Trip – Monday)
Monday! My last mostly full day with Val and Carrie! I always try not to get sad when time together comes to an end (especially because Val and I had just booked our October trip), but I woke up feeling a bit bummed. I got up at 6:00 and started packing just to get...
Weekend Happenings! (2023 #34-3, Denver Trip – Sunday)
Sunday! Another full day in Denver, yay! I knew I should get at least 6 hours of sleep, but I was up around 6:00 and got up at 6:20. I just get too excited to spend time with my friends. Val and I did a walk/run, then had breakfast (bagels and fruit) and painted with...
Weekend Happenings! (2023 #34-2, Denver Trip – Saturday)
Saturday was my first full day in Denver and we planned to take it easy. I slept until 6:00 am (Go me! My body wanted to get up at 4:00 and I told it no.), then Val and I went on a 3 mile walk (after I ate one of the delicious blueberry muffins she made!)....
Weekend Happenings! (2023 #34-1, Denver Trip – Friday)
Yay, I’m in Denver, Colorado! I have a work meeting next week, and was able to add personal travel to the front of the trip to spend time with Val and with my coworker/Instagram artist friend Carrie. I feel so lucky this is the THIRD(!!!!) time I’ve seen...
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! 🙂