Overdue Post

Hello, everyone! It has been way too long since I've written. Things have been kind of crazy, as I'm sure they are for most people lately. The last time I wrote, I had a few upcoming vacation days, and I planned on being outdoors (safely). Then, I found out we were expected to return to … Continue reading Overdue Post →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Late Recap

Hello, everyone. This is the longest I've gone without writing a post, but I've been very sick since Monday and today is the first day that I am finally starting to feel a little better. It's been a rough few days, but it really reminds me of how much I take my health for granted, … Continue reading Late Recap →

Starved Rock

Last Friday, my best friend and I each had a rare day off together and decided to drive up from Starved Rock. We both live near the south side of Chicago, so the drive took about an hour and 30 minutes, but it flew by because we were so busy talking! We got really lucky … Continue reading Starved Rock →

Weekly Recap

It's Monday evening, and I've had a pretty good day with my nutrition, exercise, and mental clarity. It's always nice to start the week off on the right foot, so I'm hoping to push through positively for the rest of the coming days! My last recap left off the day before my dog's birthday. I … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Recap Post

I always start my week off with good intentions. I like to go grocery shopping on Sunday and plan for the week ahead, considering my meal choices, what kind of workouts I'll do, and the kind of self-care I'll engage in. Sometimes, though, even with good intentions, the week can kind of get away from … Continue reading Recap Post →