Last Weeks of Summer

I can't believe there are only few weeks left of what has to have been the weirdest summer in years. Though time is flying by and I haven't had the chance to swim or go to a beach (not risking it), I have definitely been able to enjoy the outdoors this summer. I've done lots … Continue reading Last Weeks of Summer →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Labor Day In a Prairie

Hi, everyone! I hope you all had an enjoyable long weekend. Julian and I decided to go on a little adventure and drove about an hour away to the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Near there is another prairie where you can see bison, but it was closed. I started my Labor Day morning … Continue reading Labor Day In a Prairie →

A Day at Brookfield Zoo

My husband and I each had a rare day off, so we decided to go to Brookfield Zoo. In the Chicago area, there are two primary zoos: Brookfield & Lincoln Park. There are other zoos that are within reasonable driving distance, but in other states. Brookfield is the zoo I would go to on all … Continue reading A Day at Brookfield Zoo →

Workouts, The Lion King, and Forest Adventures: A Recap

It's been a pretty warm day in Chicago, but it's nearly 9 pm and I'm sitting next to an open window enjoying the breeze. I didn't have a super-exciting week, but I managed to get a workout in every day, my eating was pretty on-point, and I got a lot done around the house. I'll … Continue reading Workouts, The Lion King, and Forest Adventures: A Recap →

Weekly Recap

Hello, everyone. Today has been a somewhat dreary Sunday, mostly gray and rainy with a bit of sunshine making an appearance in sporadic bouts. I had a pretty busy week, and I'll take it back to Monday, when I got back from Washington. The day started off super-rainy, and I was kind of bummed because … Continue reading Weekly Recap →