Happy Sunday, friends! I'm relaxing after a busy week at work (which extended a bit into Saturday, as well). Yesterday we took the pup on another hiking trip. It was a new park and we basically had it all to ourselves. It was beautiful! The weather was sunny and in the 80s, and I was… Continue reading Fulfillment with the Familiar
Category: Life
WHY ISN’T IT WARM YET
I kind of struggled with a title, but here you go! THIS IS MY TRUTH. Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well. The sun is shining today, which makes me so happy! The Midwest taunted me this week with two straight days of sunny, 80 degree weather, which to me is normal April… Continue reading WHY ISN’T IT WARM YET
Virtual Hug
Hi friends. I don't have a crafty update at the moment. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of all of you as we all deal with this unprecedented event. I am very aware of my privilege as I say that I worry about keeping my pantry stocked for the first time… Continue reading Virtual Hug
A Chapter Closes
Happy New Year, friends! It's hard to believe that it's 2020 already, much less the start of a new decade! Will you walk down memory lane with me for a bit, as I think about this past decade? By January 2010, I'd been in Austin for just two years but it didn't feel like home… Continue reading A Chapter Closes
Snow Wimp
So, yesterday it snowed. I begrudgingly watched it outside my window, cursing nature for not sticking with my selfish schedule. I had my performance review Monday; how could I drive in the snow? I didn't think about it much before falling asleep, because I knew it would stress me out too much. I sent my… Continue reading Snow Wimp
‘Tis the Season
Happy Thanksgiving friends! This month has flown away from me and I can hardly believe it. Work has been very busy and stressful. Lots of deliverables, lots of those ~hard-earned~ lessons about project management as I continue working through this steep learning curve. Can't I just skip the part where I make mistakes so I… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
Nesting Season Commences
Hello friends! I hope all is well. I've been keeping busy with work and trying to lean in to the new surroundings. Moving always requires recalibrating your routine and schedule, and I've been thinking a lot lately about what goals I want to accomplish at work and with my creative pursuits. The days are getting… Continue reading Nesting Season Commences
