Back in 2016, I found a project called 101 in 1001, created by Day Zero Project. I did my first 101 in 1001 from July 2016 to April 2019. I didn't complete all 101 things, but that's okay. I don't look at this list as concrete but more of an exploration of where my life will take me in roughly three years. I'm excited to make another list of 101 things in 1001 days and this ... Read more
June In Review: 2019
What was the most memorable part of this past month? The boys finishing up school, Gray's 8th birthday, and sending them on their first flight all by themselves. I was so nervous to not be with them but they did great and I'm so proud of them. What were the three biggest lessons you've learned in this past month? The biggest lesson I've learned is that in the end, ... Read more
May In Review: 2019
What was the most memorable part of this past month? This month is the first month in a very long time where I managed to not drain my bank account, not max out my credit card and save more money than I had budgeted to save. WINNING!!! What were the three biggest lessons you've learned in this past month? I need to take my physical health seriously. After going to ... Read more
Happy Birthday Grandma Ruthie
Today would have been my grandma Ruthies 87th birthday. Some of you may remember me writing a post just shy of a year ago about my grandmothers passing. Most people would probably commemorate someone on the first anniversary of their passing, but I didn't want to do that. I decided pretty early on that I would never think of my grandmother on the day of her passing because ... Read more
February In Review: 2019
What was the most memorable part of this past month? Visiting my best friend for the first time in ten years and meeting her beautiful baby daughter. Also living through the snowiest February Minnesota has ever had. Dessa going to urgent care twice in a week and seeing Shen Yun on Valentine's Day with Nick. What were the three biggest lessons you've learned in this past ... Read more