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 →

A Beautiful Week in Chicago

Hey, everyone. It's a mild, summery evening in Chicago and I am sitting by the window and breathing in my favorite scent (firewood--our neighbors are having a bonfire) while blogging. I spent the past week being outside as often as I could, and I went on a ton of walks, rode my bike, and skated, … Continue reading A Beautiful Week in Chicago →

Starting May and Finals Week

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries

Hello! It's Sunday evening and a gloomy, cool night in Chicago. I love this type of weather because it's perfect for exploring, aesthetically beautiful, and puts me in a writing mood. This week was filled with fun adventures and went by really quickly. As much as I can't wait for Halloween, I feel like I … Continue reading Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries →

A Recap of Grocery Hauls & Long Walks!

Good morning! It's Sunday and going to be a gorgeous, sunny day and I plan on taking full advantage of the weather. If I drank coffee, I'd be having one right now, but instead I'm sipping on a watermelon sparking water and letting the breeze come in through the window. The week went by really … Continue reading A Recap of Grocery Hauls & Long Walks! →

At-Home Leg Circuit

I competed in gymnastics for nearly ten years as a child/teenager. I went to city and state-wide competitions and earned a gold medal several times. Being a gymnast requires not only flexibility, but a lot of strength training, too. As a gymnast, I used the muscles in my legs quite often - I needed them … Continue reading At-Home Leg Circuit →

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 →