Category Archives: General

in october i celebrated a milestone of sorts… (not that every birthday isn’t a milestone..) but, everyone seems to make a bigger deal out of the decade birthdays. so here’s (there’s?) to 30. dirty 30. purty 30. 30 being the … Continue reading →

Well, it’s the end of November. Weird. Today I am most thankful that I can finally start my countdown… Exactly one year from today will be the last day of Derek’s lease in Chicago! Here’s to a busy, productive, creative … Continue reading →

Tuesdays are always way harder for me than Mondays… especially after a long weekend not at work! I don’t know if it’s the adrenaline that keeps Mondays moving… but today is no exception to the exhausted Tuesday rule. And for … Continue reading →

I had a little anxiety about today… Some changes were happening, and when things change I tend to get a little nervous. I didn’t sleep much last nite, rehearsing my plans of action. But, when the morning came and the … Continue reading →

Today on my drive back from Chicago (which I made in record time, woot!) I was super thankful for music. Just when I felt like I was getting a little bored, or feeling a little restless, a great song would … Continue reading →

In the end of this “live in a different state as your husband” chapter of our lives, I know there will be things that I am stronger, more grateful for, more wise about, etc. One thing I do know already… … Continue reading →

On a day of insane shopping traditions, I am so grateful that I don’t actually honor any of those traditions at all. Black Friday for me was spent walking the dog, feasting on left overs, drinking Bloody Marys and watching … Continue reading →

I love holidays with my family. And today is no exception… super thankful that I have a happy, healthy family that is able to all celebrate together. Also, I’m not going to lie… I’m also real thankful for green bean … Continue reading →

I just had my favorite dinner.. beer and pizza with the mister. Now, at this very moment, I am all cuddled in bed with Garth Brooks while the mister plays computer. Thankful for the feeling of home… in my home … Continue reading →

My job is about to get a bit crazier starting on Monday. A few changes are coming that will bring some stress, some anger and some anxiety. But, hopefully there will also be some love, some honesty and some success. … Continue reading →