Last Wednesday I took the afternoon off from work and had lunch with my dad! He drove up from Colorado Springs and we ate at a Thai restaurant. I was so happy that he made the trip because for the past couple of years, it’s been me going to see my family versus them coming … More 1-10-21 Catching Up On My Week
For my last “What I like Wedneday: Colorado” post, I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about all the wonderful people I’ve met here and who live here. Colorado, and Denver, wouldn’t be the awesome place it is without the people. Relationships are what really make a wonderful and rich life. People are the … More What I like Wednesday: The People of Colorado
The year is coming to a close, which means this is my second to last What I like Wednesday: Colorado edition post. Each week in 2021 a post explored something I liked about Colorado. Some posts were harder to write than others, or were more of a stretch, but it helped me love my city … More What I like Wednesday: Denver’s Odds and Ends
As 2021 quickly comes to a close, I’ve begun to ponder what my blog will look like in 2022. Do I try to continue my What I like Wednesday posts, blossoming out to non-Colorado related themes? Do I take a temporary break from that (but if I do, would I ever return?)? Regardless what I … More 12-20-21 Friends, cookie weekend, and other happenings
Recreation centers, like libraries, are a staple of a great city and community. They offer classes, gyms, and pools. They’re a place to meet people and maybe make a friend or two, if you’re lucky. I’ve taken multiple cooking classes through the Aurora Rec Center and I took a three month long acrylic painting class … More What I like Wednesday: Denver & Aurora Rec Centers
Denver is full of colorful, interesting, and sometimes weird, street art. Even if you aren’t in RiNo, the neighborhood known for almost every wall being covered in a mural, you will find something to check out wherever you’re strolling in downtown. With this warm fall/winter we’ve been having too, I bet there’s still plenty of … More What I like Wednesday: Denver’s Street Art
Thanksgiving has come and gone and now my Christmas tree is up and I’ve been wearing Christmas socks the past few days. Am I finally starting to feel in the Christmas spirit? Yes! Seeing the Christmas lights on houses as I drove around running errands last Thursday and putting up the tree yesterday is getting … More 12-6-21 Thanksgiving & Daily Life
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