Today I had a fish pedicure with my sister-in-law, Liz. I had heard about them but was never of the mindset to get one; however,…
Today has been a seaside day. But not just one seaside – three of them! Or, really, I suppose it was all the same sea, but just…
Last night I drove out to Vantage for Girls’ Weekend at The Beach House – my second ever girls’ weekend, though sadly I was only able to…
So here I am at Copalis Beach with my pretty new gadget, LittleGreen. Yes, my holidays have officially begun. Well, that’s if you can have…
Yesterday’s post was a bit sad and whilst I’d love to say that I’m over it and that the world is all unicorns and rainbows…
Once again, I’ve become lax in my efforts to reclaim my lunch hour. The last time I made a deliberate effort to do so was…
I used to be able to sit in complete silence and just be at peace with myself. I used to be able to curl up…
I am nearing the end of my second full day of proper rest due to a low platelet count. It’s really hard because I can’t…
A low platelet count means I’m on rest orders from the doctor. My foster daughter is spending the night at a friend’s house. I’m too…
Well, I’ve finally made it back home after having a lovely mini-break to Canada. My drive home turned into a bit of a longer journey…
A couple of days in Canada was just what I needed for some rest and relaxation! Great food, loads of laughter, and amazing friends. Bliss! (Read more…
My foster daughter had a visit with her mom tonight which meant I was on my own for dinner. So, I decided to stop into…
It’s been a very long week. A very, very long week. But whilst last Tuesday ended with my going to bed sobbing and crying, this…
The National Weather Service has announced a blizzard warning for the Palouse through tomorrow. And let me just say, I believe it! That’s a lot…
As part of my ongoing mission to relax and find a bit of silly joy in life, I broke open a box of coloured clay…
I’m still struggling with the sadness that came over me yesterday. Not in an “I’m still sad” way but in a “Big episodes of grief…
Wow! What a great weekend! And you want to know why? Well, it’s because I spent most of it in the homeland working toward three of my goals.
I needed to cheer up. Soaking my feet and painting my nails is relaxing, which helps boost my mood. Hooker red polish makes me smile,…
I’d like to tell you that I’m completely over my blue mood, but that would be a lie. I have, however, been having an enjoyable…
A while back I picked up a piece of bond paper and a box of crayons to illustrate a silly little image to go along…