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The Little Things That Have Changed Since Lockdown

We all knew that our lives were going to change (possibly for the long term) when lockdown started. Between wearing masks to the grocery store, working from home, and staying 6 feet apart from everyone outside of our houses, there was no way life was going to go on as normal. I have found a few unexpected changes, however. Some of them totally threw me, … Continue reading The Little Things That Have Changed Since Lockdown

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Blogiversary 2020: I Get By with a Ton of Help from My Friends

So, here’s a bit of a background glimpse for you all. This post has been sitting in my drafts, half-written since last August. I just couldn’t fully finish it and wasn’t sure what milestone to mark with it. Now that my second Blogiversary is upon us, I can’t think of a better time to talk about my super supportive community. Your support, help, and encouragement … Continue reading Blogiversary 2020: I Get By with a Ton of Help from My Friends

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Bridled Passion

I am a very passionate person. And by passionate, I don’t mean someone that falls in love desperately and quickly with no regard for my own self or wellbeing. On second thought, I actually do that, but that’s not exactly what I meant. When I say “passionate,” I mean that I throw myself into things. When I find something that I want to do, I … Continue reading Bridled Passion