13,310 Days Alive
10 Hour Work Day
1 Sour Stomach
I’m not feeling well after a very, very long day.
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13,310 Days Alive
10 Hour Work Day
1 Sour Stomach
I’m not feeling well after a very, very long day.
Continue reading “Of Pot Pie and Peculiarities”13,309 Days Alive
20 Days Till Christmas
16 Days Till Yule
Well! Today didn’t go to plan at all. That is relatively fixable, as I’m doing laundry now, but I meant to get up early and knock out at least two loads before I went to brunch.
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820 Days Straight on Duolingo
1 New Book
I went to Barnes and Noble today. It’s in the same parking lot as work. I had to take a lunch today just to take a breath, ya know? So I spent a few dollars on a book for myself on oils and herbs so Incan try my hand at making some things to help myself.
Continue reading “Of Books and Beastly Behavior”It’s time for another recipe! First, the recipe. Then, me blathering onward about my occasionally questionable culinary capabilities and the memories this particular feast holds for me.
Read the recipe and more…13,304 Days Alive
819 Days Straight on Duolingo
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When I was home for the holiday this past week, the Papas said that they needed my new address for a Christmas card. I thought nothing of it as they do send out holiday cards And then I received an amazing InstaPot /air fryer this afternoon from them! It’s HUGE and I love it. We’re going to make something in it this week. I can’t wait!
And then! The Christmas Bunny got me a new Christmas tree!
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2 Pans of Vegetarian Lasagna Made
1 Plan of Attack to be Made
We had an interesting day. Nothing quite went to plan, but we managed a pleasant day anyway.
Continue reading “Of Lasagna and Laughter”13,299 Days Alive
400 Years Since the First Thanksgiving
It’s a complicated thing, American history. But this isn’t a soapbox to speak of the slaughter and decimation of native peoples.
Today, for me, is about family.
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T-Minus 30 Hours to Takeoff
19 Holiday Cards Made
2 Days without Writing
I’m going to bed but here’s the thing: tomorrow is gonna be bananas. I’ve got work till noon, then a trip to the airport and a flight at 4:30 EST back home.
Continue reading “Of Packed Bags and Planes”28,265 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,295 Days Alive
3 Days Till Chicago!
0 Cards Finished
Today did not go as planned.
Continue reading “Of Holiday Cards and Horror”27,758 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,294 Days Alive
4 Days Till Chicago!
Too tired to give a damn about anything. And hurting. Couldn’t even stomach dinner.
I’m going to bed.
Take your meds, folks.
26,551 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,293 Days Alive
809 Days Straight on Duolingo
60 Holiday Cards to Make
5 Days Till Chicago
So, we watched some classic Christmas movies tonight! The first Home Alone and then, my favorite: Die Hard.
Continue reading “Of Puns and Preparations”24,994 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,292 Days Alive
808 Days Straight on Duolingo
Man, I’m so worried something is going to go pear-shaped for my trip home.
Continue reading “Of Waterdeep and Worry”23,870 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
13,291 Days Alive
7 Days Till Chicago!
I am exhausted. But I got to have a cup of tea after work, which was nice.
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