I have not written in a couple weeks because I have been super-busy with grading and work. Well, today, I finally hit "submit" on final grades and I can breathe a little easier! Since the last time I wrote, I've done a bunch of home workouts, tried to get outside as much as possible, and … Continue reading Starting May and Finals Week
Author: brilliantlybreeanna
Hey, everyone! My name is Breeanna, and I am a technical writer living in Chicago. I have been writing casually and professionally for several years, and I hold a master's degree in Professional Writing. I currently teach college writing courses, freelance and blog, and am in the process of writing a novel. My first novel was published in October 2014, and I've been hard at work on the next! In my free time, I love to explore nature and forest preserves, read, exercise, and spend time with my best friend, Oliver. I'm married to the love of my life since 2017, and I hope to spend the next few years writing, traveling, and learning to live brilliantly!
A Week of Nothing
I know that it's a terrible title, but really, I didn't do much! Last week was the fourth week that I worked from home, and l think I've settled into the routine pretty well. Some days are better than others when it comes to healthy eating, exercise, and self-care, but for the most part, things … Continue reading A Week of Nothing
Easter Week
Well, last week was just as uneventful as any other, but I have been trying to enjoy cooking, organizing, reading, and doing home workouts. I have been trying to limit grocery shopping to once every two weeks, and I have been using Aldi delivery and Target drive-up, both of which are really easy to use. … Continue reading Easter Week
A Week of Cooking and Talking to My Plants
Hey, everyone! This is my third week working from home, and I've been doing a lot of creative cooking to avoid shopping. I've also spent a lot of time walking around talking to my plants, but I'm sure I'm not the only one! The best part is that the last week has been pretty mild … Continue reading A Week of Cooking and Talking to My Plants
A Week at Home
Since I wrote last week, I've been working from home, and things have calmed down a bit. While coronavirus communication is still at the forefront, I am able to work on some of the things I used to work on daily, like news stories and press releases. Various departments at my university are working hard … Continue reading A Week at Home
An Overview of Craziness
Hey, everyone. I haven't blogged in about a month. Things have been so crazy for me since the beginning of March. Working in the communications department of a university requires a lot of intensive work during a crisis. COVID-19 opens up questions and decisions that need to be made about students, faculty, staff, facility, services, … Continue reading An Overview of Craziness
Catch-Up Post
Hello--it's Sunday evening and we just had a fifty-degree day in Chicago. Julian, Oliver, and I spent it in the woods. I had a full week of healthy eating, workouts, and doctor appointments, so I'll try to bring things up to speed here starting from last Sunday. I spent the morning grading. Sometimes, it's really … Continue reading Catch-Up Post
A Cold Week In
It was a cold, snowy week, so I didn't do a ton, but I did keep up with my workouts, healthy eating, and working on my healing. Having thyroid issues and the anxiety that is caused/exacerbated by it can be really difficult, but I keep pushing through! I'll do a quick recap of my week … Continue reading A Cold Week In
A Week of Fitness & Healthy Eating
It's Sunday evening and I'm winding down from a rare 52-degree February day in Chicago. It's also the Super Bowl, but I don't even have regular television channels and I don't care much for sports, so that doesn't really matter to me. I spent today walking my dog and exploring a new trail in a … Continue reading A Week of Fitness & Healthy Eating
A Brief Weekly Recap
It is Sunday morning and I just ate some soup for breakfast. Kind of weird, but it was a good way to start my day off with some nutrients. I made a soup with a bone broth base and added sauteed onion and garlic, carrots, celery, cauliflower, purple potatoes, and kale, and it was pretty … Continue reading A Brief Weekly Recap
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