As you know, February was supposed to be the month I made a book nook. A simple creative hobby. Tiny furniture. Cozy vibes. Wholesome miniature joy. Naturally, that is not what happened. Instead, February became a 3D printing adventure. The Part Where I Accidentally Enjoy Something 3D printing quickly became enjoyable — suspiciously enjoyable. I started creating tiny furniture, miniature décor, and all sorts of bits and bobs that were meant to live inside a book nook that did

For February, I decided to create a book nook. Simple. Cute. Wholesome little hobby. Except… it was not simple. It was not quick. And it absolutely did not go according to plan — mostly because I did not have a plan. I did, however, learn things. Many things. Step One: Do Not Start Without a Plan (Ask Me How I Know) My first move was to purchase a Book Nook shell from Michaels Canada for $15. This felt responsible. Productive. Hobby-ish. And the price was reasonable. It was

Sometimes I know exactly what I like. Other times? No clue. Not even a hint. And sometimes—let’s be honest—I people-please my way straight into doing things I don’t even enjoy, simply because I think it’s what’s expected of me. Turns out self-discovery is not about becoming who other people want you to be. WHO KNEW. (Insert dramatic eye roll here.) Time and again, I’ve made plans to “find myself.” Big plans. Meaningful plans. Pinterest-worthy plans.And time and again, I’ve

Let’s touch base on hobbies and interests. I’m not going to write a whole paragraph explaining why I’ve been quiet, where I’ve been, or what’s been going on. No dramatic re-entry. No long list of reasons. The truth is—I don’t really have a good excuse. Or maybe I have several: laziness, depression, mental clutter, emotional exhaustion. Pick one. Or all of the above. The important part is this: I’m here now. When Hobbies Stop Making Sense Hobbies and interests have been a stru