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Fewer Side Quests, More Intention
A Thoughtful Tuesday Post – This week felt a little messy, but not in a bad way. More like a collage of moments: pockets of rest, bursts of busyness, and long pauses spent quietly asking myself, What’s next? That feels pretty on brand for this time of year. Right before the new year, reflection seems…
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A Week Fueled by Comfort and Cocktails
A Mundane Monday Post – Last week was one of those weeks, the kind that starts loud, gets emotional, then slowly softens into something calm and cozy before you even realize it. Monday hit the ground running. It was busy, festive, and full of last-minute energy as I rushed to finalize my classroom door for…
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Meals that got me through the week
A WD Wednesday Post – This week’s meals were a true reflection of how life has been moving lately: fast, functional, and occasionally fantastic. It was another stretch fueled mostly by takeout and quick fixes. There was a Caesar chicken salad that looked promising but ended up being aggressively mid. A few cold-cut deli sandwiches…
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Trying, Learning, Letting Go
A Thoughtful Tuesday Post – Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of “spring” cleaning, except it’s December, the heat is on, and nothing about it is technically spring. Still, there I was, clearing shelves and drawers, surrounded by evidence of who I once thought I’d be. As I sorted through bins and bags, I kept…
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Festive Chaos
A Mundane Monday Post – This past week felt like someone hit fast-forward on my life and forgot to tell me. It started as one of those weeks, deadline chasing, point by point panic, and way more takeout than I promised myself I’d eat (lies were told, containers were opened). Then, midweek, the universe threw…