Hello, all. It's a very cold day in Chicago. When I woke up, it was about eight degrees, but the temperature is slowly working its way up. I left off last Sunday. After baking some double-chocolate banana muffins and whipping up my "healthier" peanut butter cups, I went out to dinner with my family for … Continue reading School, Healing, and Working on Me
First Week of 2020 Recap
Hello, all. It's a typical Chicago winter day--snow on the ground, chilly, and bleak. I just got back from grocery shopping and am about to work on my class portal for the spring semester, which starts tomorrow. This week, I've been thinking about some of my plans and goals for 2020, reflecting on my health … Continue reading First Week of 2020 Recap
Weird Week Between Christmas/New Year’s Recap
Hello, all. I left off around this time last week. This week has been pretty slow at work since a lot of people took off, and it was kind of slow at home, too. I guess it's sort of nice to slow down. I always seem to be moving at such a fast pace that … Continue reading Weird Week Between Christmas/New Year’s Recap
Christmas Recap
Hello, all. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. Mine was okay. I didn't feel well for some of it, but it had its good moments. On Christmas Eve, I was up early because I knew it was going to be a beautiful day. I got up and drank an Emergen-C, took … Continue reading Christmas Recap
My Week: Grading, Running Around, and Outdoor Adventures
Today was 50 degrees outside, which is almost unheard of during Chicago winter. I had a full day of being outside with my dog and now I am home blogging before I make some spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles, and healthier meatballs. Last time I blogged, it was Tuesday evening, so this is a bit of … Continue reading My Week: Grading, Running Around, and Outdoor Adventures
A Busy Week
Hello, all. I have a small recap here. I am super-busy this week and last week because of finals. I just submitted all of the semester grades except one (I'm a glutton for punishment and gave someone an extreme extension), so I am pretty much done with that. I just got back from Trader Joe's … Continue reading A Busy Week
Overdue Recap Post
Hello--it's a somewhat mild December Sunday in Chicago, and this is the first recap post I've written in months. As I've mentioned before, I've been having a lot of health issues that seemingly happened overnight. Within the past month, I've found out that I have a 3 cm nodule growing on my thyroid and some … Continue reading Overdue Recap Post
Trip to Disney World
Ever since I was a little girl, I've wanted to go to Disney World. Even as a teenager and young adult, I remember watching shows on the Travel Channel and Food Network that featured Disney World, and I was totally captivated by all the incredible decor and scenery. It truly did seem magical, and I … Continue reading Trip to Disney World
Anniversary Trip to Milwaukee
Hey, guys. I haven't written much lately and that is because I am still feeling sick. I seem to have an odd, unrelated barrage of symptoms and have been to several different doctors with no answers yet. I am trying to do as many "normal" things as I can while trying to navigate whatever is … Continue reading Anniversary Trip to Milwaukee
Veggie-packed Autumn Soup
One of my favorite ways to get veggies in is through soup, chili, and casserole, because you can throw a ton of things in there. When I was grocery shopping the other day, I came across some acorn squash and thought a fall soup would be nice on such a cold day. For this soup, … Continue reading Veggie-packed Autumn Soup
Breeanna Living Brilliantly 