Random Thoughts Thursday 476
I decided to book a hotel in Chicago last night so I could fully enjoy our work holiday party without worrying about the two-hour commute home, and I’m so glad I did! The party started at 4:00, and the after-party went until midnight (well, that’s when I...
Stories from the weekend
Khali and Starbuck’s vet visit Khali and Starbuck had their annual vet visit Friday. They’re healthy! Although Khali had a “senior” blood draw. SORRY MISS KHALI YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO AGE. (She will turn 9 next year.) But I’m here to talk...
Random Thoughts Thursday 471
Happy Halloween! In case you’re like me and are well aware today is Halloween, but are generally confused about what month it is, I’d like to remind you tomorrow is November 1 and DST ends on Sunday. I know. Nutso. Time flies when you’re having fun....
Random Thoughts Thursday 470 Part 2
Fun things first – here is my new mani! Those are leaf stickers under the gold leaf on my middle and ring finger. I feel crazy saying this, but being so busy at work, while exhausting, gave me a large sense of purpose. The intensity just needed to go down a...
Wandering Thoughts from the Trail
Lots of wandering thoughts from my run today! Something I wasn’t expecting to be thinking: I wish we were flying today! I thought I got my fill with the 13.9 hours last Friday-Monday, but seeing all the plans fly over the preserve as we were running made me wish...
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! 🙂