“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ~Helen Keller The holidays are officially upon us and, if that weren’t enough to keep us busy, we’ve decided to head west and call California home. The hubs accepted an offer at his dream company (woohoo!) and I’ll be transferring with my current company/role to
Good thing number one: A magical holiday week in a location that quickly became one of my favorite places because it’s refreshing to connect so strongly with nature and a place so beautifully magical. Good thing number two: New experiences and memories with the hubs because he’s my favorite. Good thing number three: Safe travels with no
Good thing number one: Six-plus years with an amazing group of women (whom I’ll miss dearly) because it’s going to be impossible to ever find a book club this great again. Good thing number two: Celebrations and catching up with family because we don’t get to do it often enough. ❤ Good thing number three: A
It’s been a hot minute — or two — since I’ve posted a recipe. No, this doesn’t mean we’ve gone to eating prepared foods and are no longer experimenting with recipes (we are). In fact, I have recipes and pictures piled up from many yummy dishes (most are now out-of-season so I’ll wait until next
Good thing number one: The opportunity to be so close to the amazing works of art of Monet because it’s not every day (or, ever) that you get to experience a collection like this all in one place. Good thing number two: Multiple dinners with friends because it’s a nice reminder you’re not too busy and
Good thing number one: After only a few days with us, we found a home for our foster pup, Velvet, — because every pup deserves a loving home to call their own. Good thing number two: Reminders that I’m making progress because sometimes it’s nice to have a tangible reward. Good thing number three: Finally feeling better after
Good thing number one: A weekend away to enjoy the ocean and explore the place where my husband spent his grad-school years because it’s nice to get away. Good thing number two: Welcoming a new foster pup into our family because it means her life was saved and E gets a new (temporary) sister. Good thing
“Each time you write a page, you are a writer. Each time you practice the violin, you are a musician. Each time you start a workout, you are an athlete. Each time you encourage your employees, you are a leader.” – Atomic Habits October highlights read seven books annual health screening + check-up stayed on plan for
Good thing number one: Seeing the fruits of our (hard) labor finally coming to fruition in the form of our new dining room table because I wasn’t so sure if it was all going to worth it — but it definitely was. (P.S. If anyone wants to volunteer to help us actually get this behemoth in
Good thing number one: time spent catching up with friends, including a special treat of dinner with a friend who moved away because connection feeds the soul. Good thing number two: a really good (now) dogeared book and an opportunity to devour it in one day because how can this not be a good thing. Good thing
