Well, what a year last year was! So what happened in mine? Here we go: Family time: I am very lucky and thankful for the fact that I live so incredibly close to my parents (a quick drive) and brother's family (a few minutes walking).Friend time (virtually) increased as well! With more time to scroll [...]
Isn't that how it always goes? With the library being open for curbside pickup, I've been able to start some books on my to-read list and well as get through a mountain of tv shows and movies! The library has definitely helped take me to other worlds and realms during these unusual times. Where did [...]
Ever since this pandemic hit, I have had the ability to work from home. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to say that as others are not as fortunate. I have been staying with only a few select people seen on the regular/semi-regular and have been using my bits of free time to [...]
Last year was a big year for me and books. I was inspired by a friend who had put her reading challenge at 52 books - basically a book a week. I usually would set mine a bit lower, say in the 20's or 30's. What really changed last year was my embrace of the [...]
This year has gone by so quickly! The last few months have been quite busy for me with work, but I'm finally back for more posts! Today, as it is the end of the year, I'm going to share my year in photos! Let the reminiscing begin! January: January started as any other month, but [...]
Ah yes, the weekend is here! For most, the weekend is a time of relaxation and plans and events, but for me there is always some work to be done! However, when I do have the random weekend off, I make sure to fill it with calm and pajamas. As we get ready for Halloween [...]
Here we are again, ready to begin a new adventure! This past Saturday, I held our monthly book club, and yearly annual raku pot painting party, to discuss Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. I was so pleased to find out that all who had finished or begun the book had [...]
Summer is in full swing now with baseball games and beer gardens overflowing with people on summer vacations! As someone who still works throughout the summer, I find my getaways through podcasts and books. I am always open to suggestions and have taken notes and bookmarked several lists, including: celebrity reading groups/book clubs, the New [...]
We all know the story of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but did you ever make it become a reality? It all started just over a year ago, when I was beginning to plan my second annual big trip with my childhood friend, Karon. We are both usually able to get a chunk of [...]
Now, let me preface this with the fact that I've never been on a cruise before. Back many moons ago, when I was studying abroad in New Zealand, I took part in a 24-hr cruise; which was basically just staying overnight on a little boat, but nothing more than one night. We got to meet [...]