On Burn Out

Hello…

Well October sure took a turn, did it for anyone else? It seems like everything almost just hit at once and then next thing I knew it was November. I seriously have no idea where the month went of what we did (well I do, it’s all on the calendar, but you know what I mean). I said yes far too many times to far too many things and I came very close to burnout only to get reprieves at the last minute (thank you to my child who needed a mental health day that coincided with my own need for a mental health day). And all while it seems like the outside world is struggling more than ever and I feel that pull that I can do more, need to do more. 

I’m well into building my community here between our Spouses Club, our Spicy Book Club, Subbing and Volunteering within the school, and our little portion of the neighborhood. That has been so good. I don’t want to say I’m hitting my stride just yet, but I’m on my way to that. 

However, I’ve definitely needed to find that balance. In fact, It’s not a balance at all- it’s a juggle. That’s what I hear in October (via a TikTok algorithm moment), and I really found that that was a slightly better mindset. Rather than finding a balance, I juggle- I focus on the balls that are currently moving and the other are in the background. It sounds weird to say and I can’t quite explain it, but this little reframing takes some of the pressure off. I can prioritize with the best of them, and this fits very well with that. I don’t have to try and focus on everything all at once, but certain things at certain times and in certain ways. 

With that though, my boundary of saying “no” has been completely obliterated. I would also say though that my boundary and ability to delegate and ask for help has improved. That’s partially because it’s been forced, but I also think I’ve just gotten more comfortable with it. Reminding myself that I don’t have to do it all myself and run myself into the ground over it has been a game changer. 

Something else that I’ve had to remind myself, is that just because I love doing all the things and that the burnout isn’t as bad or as major because I love doing all the things, doesn’t mean that I don’t experience the burnout. If that makes any sense whatsoever. In October I met with a female leader of our local Chabad (she was absolutely lovely, and I can’t wait to visit there more). While we were chatting, she said… “well what do you do to take care of yourself”. I promptly answered, “I stay up far too late reading books in the quiet of my house”. She half chuckled and that’s when it kind of dawned on me- my “taking care of myself” while re charges me, it also drains me at times. 

When my older son had a rough time and needed a mental health day- I was forced to take one to. As we sat on the couch together spending the day reading – it hit me that I needed this too. Something I had only slightly acknowledged. 

So, what does all this mean? Other than me self-analyzing and oversharing (and hopefully not coming off as complaining- as I truly love all the things, I am committing myself to) …it means that we need to continue to be mindful of our body and soul. Just because we love all the things doesn’t mean we won’t burnout. Just because we want to do all the things doesn’t mean that we can. Take some time to take care of yourself. 

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A Little Life Lately

It’s been a minute since I’ve sat down and just done a little life update- I think the last one was when we arrived in Alaska. The original post I wanted to post today is not quite ready to be shared yet, but I still wanted to stick with my schedule, so I figured a little life lately chatty post would be a fun one. 

Life has certainly picked up since the move. 

We basically got our house set up and then immediately jumped in wholeheartedly with both feet. We said yes to all the things, hit the ground running and exploring, and it’s only been recently that I feel like maybe we shouldn’t have jumped in so fast (haha). Not that I regret the choice, but more so, I’m realizing that some of the little things haven’t been sorted, the schedule and routine are all over the place, and the beginnings of burnout are settling in. In fact, as I’m writing this, I’ve taken a day to just be at home, in a quiet house, by myself. This is how I recharge. 

I’ve taken on several roles within our community, on the PTO, on our local spouses’ club, subbing in classrooms, trying to still volunteer with the USO, as well as leading 2 books clubs. And I can feel my heart being pulled in another direction as well. I’m trying to find the balance in a way that works for me, for our family, and for our community. It’s the most rewarding thing to fill my cup in these ways, but it also makes for some busy weeks and a bit of a spinning brain at times. 

My husband has also gone full force straight into work- which has been busy for him as well.  A lot of my balancing comes from trying to meet the demands on him and lessen the needs from us so he can focus fully on what he needs to get done. Part of that is just being a wife, part of it is being a military spouse. 

As for the kids- they’ve been good! They’re making their own little friend group, which includes several kiddos on our street. It’s been so great to watch them come home from school, grab their scooters and immediately head out to meet up with friends. I feel like it’s a quintessential childhood experience and I love that they’re finally getting that. (This is due to age and location that they are able to do this now) They’ve loved learning about the local area and all the unique…ness that comes with living in Interior Alaska…

Which is the perfect Segway into our first look at Interior Alaska and life here. First, and most importantly, we absolutely love it here. The beauty of Alaska is unparalleled. From just the wilderness down the road (for some outside their door), to the wildlife really ruling the land, the way you can anticipate so much just by looking out your window/at the land itself, to the freaking Northern Lights that show just about every night (though whether you see them or not due to clouds is a different story). I can safely say that we are having very serious discussions about this being a forever spot. It’s truly incredible. 

We are starting to see a change in the season- and when that started it went fast. Our Autumn colors were really only about a week to two weeks, and they were more…muted autumn tones (which I might almost prefer- it was so pretty). Autumn came and went, and we’ve settled into our 30/40-degree temps lately. We are seeing a difference in our daylight hours too. I notice it more so when I’m taking the kids to school and the sun hasn’t risen. I’m excited to see the continued changes as we start to enter proper winter. 

Finally, I don’t get political on this blog a lot (which please note some minor changes in that as I start navigating some new roles and desires and needs), but I can’t post this without speaking gently toward the Government Shutdown. We, as a military family, are looking at missing a paycheck this month. And more potentially as this continues on. There is no urgency or desire to pass even a Pay Our Troops act, let alone an actual budget. While missing a paycheck is absolutely unacceptable and puts so much hardship on families- many of whom are living paycheck to paycheck, this shutdown has even more far-reaching impacts. We were already seeing program and funding issues prior to this; those have all gotten increasingly worse. We are seeing resources being tapped out, seeing breakdown in the processes to apply for loans to cover paychecks (which we won’t even get into that process). We are seeing issues coming into programs that are deemed essential but have contracts outside the organization that do not have funding. 

All this hardship both for our troops- troops who continue to show up, to do work, to train, to do the job and they are facing losing a paycheck (at minimum), financial hardship issues both at work and at home and no sense of urgency or even a willingness to come to the table. 

***And to be fair- a lot of the issues go beyond this shutdown. There needs to be some real changes made across the board, but this is always when it comes to a head, and we really see all the shortcomings***

Please, no matter what side of the line you fall (or if you’re not on either side), we can all recognize that it shouldn’t be this way. Write your elected officials, check in with your government employee and military families and friends. 

So, that’s a little life lately…

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Fall Semester Course Curriculum

There’s a trend going around (or gone around- I’m a little late as I waited to get all of my things set before sharing) about creating our own course curriculums for learning. It is basically a bunch of women giving themselves permission to learn further about the things that intrigue them for nothing more than enjoyment of learning. This was really pushed out be a creator called Elizabeth Jean (@xparmesanprincessx on TikTok) and I’ve not only enjoyed her videos but watching everyone else also come up with their own curriculums. I’ve found some new things to look into for the future!

For me, what I want the course curriculum to be is something that I am interested in, potentially know at a basic level, but want to dig deeper into. I’m trying to steer away from topics that I might have immersed myself in prior (Henry VIII and co I’m looking at you), but I’m also not going to close myself off to them if the desire to go down a path strikes. I’m trying to keep them at the “semester” schedule- so studying across 3 months or so, just to keep myself realistic and have it be enjoyable. 

For my first curriculum I’m going to be engaging on topics that has kind of been at the forefront the past few years, is a big part of history and hoping to tie the two courses together in the coming time. I’ve given myself a syllabus and any writing or research or knowledge I gain over this period I’ll share on here 

So, first I’ll be studying the Titanic- but not the initial disaster, I think we are all very aware of what happened. I’m going to focus on the aftermath, the testimonies, the judgement, the way the news then handled this great disaster. I might try and tie in some other facets (like looking at our modern obsession with the disaster and where that stems from), but I’m not sure about that yet. I’ve picked up some books and done some initial research for this course- which I am titling Witnesses & Headlines: Testimony and Media Coverage of the Titanic Disaster. 

For my reading for this course, I’ve picked up: The Truth About the Titanic by Archibald Gracie IV, Titanic 1912: The Original News Reporting of the Sinking of the Titanic, The Titanic Disaster Hearings by Tom Kuntz, and Titanic on Trial: The Night the Titanic Sank Told Through the Testimonies of her Passengers and Crew. I plan on re watching a couple of more recent documentaries about the Titanic to go along with the course as well.

The second course I’ve picked for myself is a bit of a Gilded Age overview, titled- Class, Power, and Persona: Social Hierarchies of the Gilded Age. I’m going to be looking at social roles, gender dynamics, and class division during the Gilded Age. I think we’re all on the same page when it comes to the Gilded Age (in that we know about it, and we all watch the HBO show, but what was the day to day like? What were the true dynamics? What would it have been like to live in between Mrs. Astor and Mrs. Vanderbilt?). I’m enthralled with learning about the social dynamics and the day to day of era’s long past, much like I imagine someday in the future people might want to know our day by day (ooooofffffff). 

For my reading for this course, I’ve picked up: When the Astor’s Owned New York by Justin Kaplan, A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Gilded Age New York by Greg King, The Social Graces by Renee Rosen, and Consuelo and Alva Vanderbilt by Amanda Mackenzie Stuart. I am working on trying to find some documentaries or podcasts to go along with these books- if you know any, please let me know!

I do plan on doing all my normal reading during this time period as well and I have added some…topic specific fiction books to read during the time just to enhance the experience. I’m hoping to tie both of these together in a future curriculum covering our obsession with these eras and disasters as well as how they compare to the society of today. Alternately I could tie both these subjects together with the Belle Epoque of Paris and look at the time period as a whole leading up to the disaster of the Titanic.  But who knows, at the end I could completely move on from the subject matter!

I’m really looking forward to spending a bit more time learning this Autumn and just digging deeper into some topics that I want to learn more about. If you could study anything, create your own curriculum, what would it be? I might grab some ideas for future curriculums. 

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The Home Library – Alaska Edition

I think this is now the third iteration of my home library that I’ve shared on here (3rd or 4th I can’t recall) and this one is my favorite of them all. I don’t know if I’ll ever have this set up, this perfection again, so I firmly plan on being here every single day (and I have been so far). But first, let’s go back and see through the years how the home library has existed in our various houses…

The 1st edition (the one I don’t know if I shared or not) was known as the wall of books. And was simply, a wall of books. It was dreamy in its own way (I mean who wouldn’t want to just have a wall of books), but there wasn’t much seating within the books- the chair was opposite- and it was also in the office- so lots of other things happened instead of reading. 

The 2nd edition was the first corner set up. It was where I first started becoming “Belle”. It didn’t have a chair within the library itself, but it was moldable, and I would move the boy’s little nugget in, I would re arrange easily, and it became our Hogwarts library of dreams when we did the hanging candles from the ceiling. It was my first chance to start seeing what I’d like in a library and what I don’t need. 

The 3rd edition was the shortest of them all- our one year in Texas. Another corner shelf set up, though we added a lamp, had the chair in the library, and had a separate area for library books. This was a great set up- I learned that I absolutely need a lamp (multiple would be nice if possible) and I placed a speaker on one of the shelves- which was a great addition. 

Finally, here we are this 4th edition. You will be able to see why I won’t be able to top this one- it’s an absolute dream. I’ve got a cushioned window seat, the wall of books, but still two corners, the chair and lamp within the library, but also plenty of space to host/bring in more cushions for the kids to read too. It’s dreamy in all the best ways and I really truly plan on spending a little bit of time here every day.

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Hello from Alaska

Hello! I’m not even going to begin this post with a sorry or an explanation or anything of the sort. Life got hectic and as I’ve said, as much as I love the blog, it’s the first to go. 

Some updates- we now live in Alaska! We made the drive from El Paso, TX to Fairbanks, AK over 11 days in July. It was a long, beautiful drive that we are very happy to have behind us. I’ll throw some pictures up here so you can see some of what we saw and enjoyed about the drive. (If you’re interested in a whole post of our trip and our itinerary, I’d be happy to do that- just let me know! The below pictures or only a fraction of what we have)

We are in our new house, though living minimally while we are still waiting for our things to be delivered (though hopefully once you’re reading this, we will be in the thick of boxes and figuring things out). I can’t wait to share some of our spaces- I’ve got big plans for this home!

We’re slowly starting to settle into our new community- I’m taking a role within our local spouse’s club, have already dropped in to the USO, and have the next school PTO meeting on my calendar. I do plan on joining the workforce in some capacity during our time here, but finding the right fit will be key as my husband will be back in his normal job world and things will ramp up on his end once again. 

As far as upcoming posts, I actually have a surprising amount of travel posts from the past year to still write up and post- so those will be going up. A lot of travel, some home/lifestyle, and then once our home is set up, I’ll be sharing some bits from there (the library of course). Next week I’ll have my reading update from both June and July. 

We’re really looking forward to this chapter- Alaska already feels so much like home for us. 

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A Little Life Lately

Boy oh boy May has really struck. I know by now we all know the comparison of May to December, but I would hazard that May is almost busier/worse than December. Not only are the events FULL with the end of the year, sports, and such, BUT we also contend with the fact that we are looking right at summer often with our eyes half closed because we are so tired from all the things happening in May. It’s already warming up (well maybe- depending on where you are, it sure is here) and often times we are looking at some sort of something over the summer. For us, it’s a move, others it may just be kids at home all day every day. 

Somehow, I thought that by not doing sports for this one year, May would be kinder to us. I was wrong. Sure, we didn’t have to shuffle to sports after school, but my days have been cram packed full of things- from doctor appointments to physical therapy, to USO, to school bookfair and other school meetings. It seems like it hasn’t come to an end, until here we are at the end of May and my “I won’t be able to write for the first two weeks of May have turned into a whole month. Where did it go? (Yes, I am having a mini crisis over the fact that the month has seemingly ended by the time you are reading this and the day that I am writing this is one month away from our leave this state date.)

So, I thought what we could do today is have a little catch-up moment. A lot has happened this month (and last) that I’ve been semi sharing, but not really. 

First up, I injured my back mid-April. It’s been something that’s been coming for a long time (apparently my x-rays and MRI’s share quite the story) and it finally happened. What I wasn’t entirely prepared for was the sheer length of time healing is, what healing looks like, and how much a back injury truly affects you. I was in excruciating pain (I’m talking labor and worse levels) for several weeks while we tried to figure out what/where the problem was (and during this time I had some…practitioner issues as well) and then we’re still in the stage of figuring out medication. The pain has died down from the immediacy of the nerve pain, but I’m dealing with numbness. Physical Therapy is a joy (said with sarcasm), but we’re doing the thing, and a nerve test is imminent. 

The thing with your back is that it really just…handles all the things. So, when you injure it in any capacity (and I have before, but never to this level) it takes you out. It also takes a lot longer to heal. Being sidelined is not something I am good at. And honestly, I hit some really low moments, lowest I’ve had since I was post-partum with my first. I had some really big reality checks, still continue to have them, and I’m trying to stay positive and work my way through it. 

While that was ongoing, we had all the school things- the book fair, end of year planning for the PTA, end of school year meetings AND my older son had a truly terrifying event that the school wildly mishandled. I will not be going into details on that but know that my mama bear went wild and the level of stress that was going down over one situation for both me and my child was…a lot. It’s been handled at this point, and I’ve had several phone and in person meetings to ensure steps are taken so it doesn’t happen to any other children. 

And then, because we are just full of things, as I mentioned at the start, we are moving! We are moving out of El Paso and Texas, and we are headed off to ALASKA! Couldn’t get any further if we tried haha. We are incredibly excited for this next adventure (we picked it after all) and are very ready to head up north. There’s a lot I’m already planning for being up there and a lot to look forward to. 

While I can’t say that this has been our favorite place we’ve ever been (in fact the complete opposite), I do feel like we’ve made the best of it and accomplished a lot. We traveled through Arizona, Texas, and parts of New Mexico. I took on new opportunities both within our school PTA and through the USO. Our kids learned what “hot” truly is and how to handle tough situations. I’ve made so many good friendships here with women- I truly feel like I have experienced that “sisterhood” feeling that extends beyond my own small group of friends. I’m leaving here not a different person, but with more tools, information, and experiences under my belt. 

And so, content will resume. I have so many things that I have posted about, all the nature we’ve experienced/hikes we’ve done, some of our recent travels haven’t made it to the blog yet, and of course all the books I’ve been reading (I’m AHEAD of my goal!!). More to come- more to come 

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Rainy Days with Redfin!

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: 

There’s something so comforting about a rainy day indoors; the rhythmic sound of raindrops, the cozy glow of warm lighting, the perfect excuse to slow down. But once the novelty wears off, cabin fever inevitably sets in, leaving you staring out the window, wondering how to make the most of the day.

Whether you’re keeping little ones entertained in your Richmond, VA home, embracing a slow morning in your San Francisco, CA apartment, or trying something new in your rental home in Austin, TX, these rainy-day activities at home will give you the perfect escape. Keep reading and let the storm rage on.

Rainy Day Activities at Home: 10 Ways to Enjoy the Gloom | Redfin

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On Springs Arrival

I’m writing this on the first day of Spring (you’re reading it the day after). It’s a truly beautiful day out here in the desert that is southwest Texas. I’m not sure where I’m going with this post, just sharing some thoughts and musings (mostly to break up the travel posts as I have 3 more of those still to go). 

Spring and Autumn are my favorite seasons. There’s just something about those transitional seasons that touches my soul. Maybe because I always feel like we are in a state of transition (or maybe because I always feel like I am coming out of the depths of something haha) or maybe it’s just the sign of change- of new things to come, a fresh moment, the beginning and ending of things. 

This Spring we are very much in a stage of transition- in every aspect of life. We are moving over the summer (yes- again), we are revamping our home, revamping wardrobes, we are having new experience, trying to figure out what this next phase of life is going to be. 

(Wow- that sounded so dramatic, but really it isn’t all that)

We spent Spring Break in Arizona, a place that I firmly believe can be a secret oasis. After spending so much of the past 9 months in true desert, seeing life, seeing greenery, experiencing different weather- it was a balm to our souls (who would have thought after 3 years of serious snow I would get excited over snow?!). 

(Again- sounds dramatic- very much is, and very much captures our feelings)

With Spring rolling in slowly (I see you friends in upstate NY); we all get to feel like we’re coming back to life. Much like nature and animals, we all hibernate to an extent in the Winter. In fact- did you know we are supposed to get more sleep in the Winter than in Summer. Our bodies do follow the seasons (much like other cycles) and adjust accordingly. And now, with the weather shifting, the temperature warming up, the daylight getting longer, and we all feel better for it. Kind of like that trend of “I didn’t believe in seasonal depression until I went outside on a sunny day and x temperature”. 

I will be honest; it simultaneously feels and doesn’t feel like Spring here in the desert. The trees are starting to leaf up and bloom and the temperatures have gone from 50’s/60’s to high 80’s almost overnight. We get the drastic 40 degree jumps between morning and afternoon. BUT it’s still so brown- nary a flower in sight! While I feel like I am coming back to life with all the Spring things, it very much feels like my surroundings are still stuck in the same landscape that never changes. 

As someone who lives for the fields of wildflowers, the planted rose gardens, the wild fields of grass- this has been a massive adjustment over the past 9 months, and I haven’t felt it nearly as much as I have coming into this Spring season. 

(You must think I hate it here- but I don’t entirely. It’s presented its challenges while we’ve been here and the dust storms are an absolute nightmare, and I’m very ready to move, but I don’t HATE it here.)

All those words to say- I am very ready to welcome Spring. I am ready for life to “begin again” and to see what the next few months bring. 

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A Cuppa Cosy Travels – Corpus Christi, TX

I don’t know if I should really write this post or not- we really went down to Corpus Christi to see my Sister-In-Law who lives there with her family. It was a lot of family time and not as much seeing all the things (which is what we wanted and what we loved). It was also a time for us to see a couple of friends from prior duty locations, we had one living in the area and the other (my best friend from NY) who was in town visiting her own family. It meant a great reuniting for the kids and adults alike. So, I’ll share the couple things we did and the history we learned, but it won’t’ be as long as my normal travel posts are (and maybe that’s a good thing!). 

The main tourist attraction we visited in Corpus Christi was the USS Lexington. Where do I begin?

The USS Lexington is a carrier ship that was commissioned in 1943. She was the oldest working carrier when she was decommissioned in 1991. Originally named USS Cabot she was renamed upon being commissioned when the original carrier carrying the name USS Lexington was sunk. The USS Lexington joined the ships at Pearl Harbor as part of the Central Pacific Force. During World War II the Lexington served 21 months in combat, serving in every major operation in the Pacific Theater. Manned by 3,000 members during World War II (1550 Men and Women regularly), they destroyed 372 airborne enemy aircraft, 475 grounded aircraft, destroyed 300,000 tons of enemy cargo, and damaged 600,000 tons more AND downed 15 planes. During World War II she earned the nickname “The Blue Ghost” as she continued to return to the fight after being reported sunk. After World War II the Lexington was decommissioned, then reactivated to San Diego to assist with the tensions with Cuba, Laos, and Formosa. She then sailed to Pensacola and was designated a Naby Training Carrier. The USS Lexington is now permanently housed at Corpus Christi and is open for tours and various events. 

Some fun facts for you about the carrier. The USS Lexington was the first aircraft carrier to allow women to serve onboard. The Lexington served as a filming location for Midway in 1975, AND for the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor where she was altered to play a Japanese Carrier and the USS Hornet (which they do have a display for). Ghost Hunters filmed an episode aboard the Lexington, as did Ghost Lab. 

It was a really fun way to spend a morning- we were able to climb into several spots, see a lot of the ship (I was surprised at how much access we had), and the collection of planes and helicopters was really cool. All in all, I would recommend at least visiting one or two of the Naval Ship Museums. They are really cool and give a good insight into what life would be like on the ship. 

The other thing we did while in Corpus Christi was head down to the beach for a long walk along the water. The beaches in Corpus are really nice and easily accessible and you are able to see a high amount of wildlife. While in Corpus we were able to see the normal hermit crabs and jellyfish (keep a wide birth- even on shore), but we also got to see dolphins (a mom teaching her baby!), and sea turtles. 

That was really it for tourist-y things we did! The majority of our time was spent soaking up some much needed family time. 

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Where do I even begin?

I don’t want to come on here and go- oh look I’m back (again)! Because I feel like that’s fake…that’s wrong…I’ve done that so many times before. The truth is, when life picks up this tends to be the first thing that falls off. It’s not intentional, just a fact of life at this point unfortunately. 

And then I always find myself wanting to find a balance- I want to share all the things, but I don’t want to talk about things or have them go the wrong way. Which is funny because in “the real world” I tend to have some pretty vocal opinions and thoughts. But the internet is such a fickle place- you can’t read intention, you can’t read facial expressions, you can’t read my tone, you just read my words and interpret them through your own lens of life. 

And then the new year came. And with this new year we will be moving, and life will be in a bit of an upheaval for a time. And I also haven’t been feeling very “new year hoorah” this new year. Maybe it’s because much of 2024 and 2025 are transient (and I don’t mean that in the strictest sense, more so in the sense that a lot of it is up in the air and we’re just rolling with life). 

And then I read all of that back and I just think…why? What’s the point of that? It all sounds so melodramatic and unnecessary. The life of an overthinker, over analyzer. 

Oh, and I’m doing all of this while trying to backup all my tens of thousands of photos on my computer so I can add more thousands of photos so I can clear up space and catch up on life on here… The little photo app keeps popping up errors of duplicates and I keep pressing ok and trying to type while the boys run amok on the last two days of Holiday Break…I mean if this doesn’t describe my life at the present- well the massive run on sentence of this paragraph sure will. 

So, what am I actually saying? What is actually going through my head? That’s a good question. 

I want to come back- slowly, tentatively, intentionally. I want to start sharing more of my “real world” thoughts and opinions. I want to share more of what I am doing (as it’s been a lot). I want to share more of what I’m seeing, what my thoughts are on that, where I fall in the status quo. 

Ultimately, I want to start laying the online groundwork of what I’ve been doing in the “real world”. I don’t really know why, but I feel like I can do MORE a lot of times and I want to do MORE and so I’m going to try. I want to share fluff, talk nonsense, talk pop culture, but I also want to talk about real issues, about ****hides**** political issues ****she said it****, about issues military families can face, about issues that occur in other countries. I want to talk books, I want to talk travel, I want to talk LIFE. 

I want to talk about my favorite reads of the month or year, about putting together a galantines basket, hosting a book club, hosting an event, and also about what I experience volunteering with the USO, what I see for struggles in our community, about how oppression occurs throughout the world (and isn’t limited to the groups we loudly talk about), about how hypocritical politics has become. All the facets of LIFE. 

So, here I am going to go- dipping my toe in. Please bear with me as I figure out blogging and posting again. And- as always, if you want to see day to day or real time or other fun things, you can follow me on IG, TikTok (for now), Facebook, Goodreads (I’m on some other book apps if you’d like to follow me there I can share those too), and I’m sure I’ll join whatever will replace TikTok if the inevitable does in fact happen. 

Oh look- my photos from 2016 have exported to my portable hard drive (yes that’s how long it’s been). Off I go back to the photo world. 

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