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

Nothing says “healing” like being told to look on the bright side, right? Gee, thanks, Captain Obvious. Why didn’t I think of that?...

Welcome to September! And yes, I know — I basically ghosted August. Let’s call it a “creative sabbatical” (a.k.a. life happened,...

August is National Dog Month, which feels like the perfect time to talk about someone incredibly important in my life: my dog, Lucky....

My apologies for the late start this month. I’ve just resurfaced from the land of no cell service and questionable forestry roads, where...

Let’s talk about the messiest, most complicated, and brutally honest relationship we all have: the one with ourselves. Now, this part of...

Romantic relationships are finicky at best—like assembling IKEA furniture without the instructions, hex key, or patience. Finding the...

Family. The word alone can stir up a mixed bag of feelings—warmth, grief, awkward small talk, childhood snacks you’ll never replicate,...

Friendship is a funny thing. We’re told in youth that the more friends we have, the better. But life has a way of stripping away the...

Life keeps happening (This daisy is growing in rocks) When June arrived, I had plans. Big ones. I was going to do all  the...

After two solid days of what I can only describe as biblical-level rain, I was starting to wonder if the universe was testing me—or just...

Let’s talk about reading . That beautiful, soul-soothing, mentally stimulating, and occasionally life-consuming  hobby. I’ve been on what...

"Motivation doesn’t always roar—sometimes it shows up quietly, with a locked door, a lit candle, and a good book that lets you escape...

Motivation doesn’t show up first—you do. Action creates momentum, and momentum builds motivation. Let’s be real—sometimes it’s really...

Ah, recreation —a word that conjures images of quiet reading nooks, long walks in nature, or perhaps an afternoon of painting in peaceful...

Well hello there, Friday! Let’s take a moment to recognize that this week, against all odds and distractions (including the seductive...

This week is shaping up to be a classic cool-and-rainy June, which means I won’t be outside frolicking in fields of wildflowers like some...