Oh boy, last weekend drained me. In a good way, thankfully, but it still drained me. I hosted an Our Flag Means Death (OFMD) dinner party Sunday evening. It was an absolute blast. But as all people who have planned parties know, the planning and prepping can take quite a long time. Happily, I really … More 5-26-22 Dinner Party and Other Things
This week feels like it got the better of me. Mostly because I had to go into work Monday and Tuesday and that took up so much time and energy. I was thinking once I got back home and was emptying the dishwasher at 8:30pm at night, “Is this what I used to do? All … More 4-21-22 My Weekend
This past Monday I got to finally video chat with my friend, Katie. It had been way too long since we had a proper chat. Getting to talk with her lifted my mood immensely. I hadn’t realized how much I missed her until we got to talking and I remembered how much I enjoyed our … More 4-14-22 Week Updates
Last Monday, like I mentioned in a previous post, I got to see Lydia again before she headed back to Washington. I was very grateful for that chance because I wanted to share how I felt and I wanted to see her again. I was feeling in a better mood and knew I would enjoy … More 4-4-22 My week
The previous week was both pleasant and frustrating. I video chatted with my cousin, which was a pleasant moment. She is getting married this summer and I got to virtually meet her fiancé. I had heard about him previously since they have been dating for a while but had never met him. He’s smart, funny, … More 3-7-22
Today, Pippin turns 8 years old. I feel very happy to say his health has been good the past 4 or 5 months and he’s just as energetic and lively as he was when he was a kitten. He’s such a love bug and is as chatty as ever. I get such joy out of … More 2-28-22 Pippin’s birthday and other updates
Ya’ll, my new apartment is the freaking bomb. I am in love with it. Is it perfect? No, nothing is, but the pros far outweigh the cons. Plus, Tristan, the maintenance guy, came two days in a row to help fix some things so how I can complain when the staff is clearly trying to … More What I like Wednesday: My New Apartment
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