Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Life Lately: Week 17

This is what the past week looked like.

Spring sunset.

Whole Foods quiche is chef's kiss.

Old man Manny.

My sweet neighbor took M for a run and he was loving it.

Spring has sprung.

Important question: Has Wendy's changed their nugget recipe?

Stunningggg.

Colored in my Bible while listening to the sermon.

There's a dog under there.

TJ's sous vide eggs are the best.

Cleared out space to make my tea drawer.

Fridge clean out.

I made this recipe and will be making this again.

YUM.

M is enjoying the sunset too.

It looked like a summer day.

Our magnolia tree is at peak beauty.

4.23: First day in the lake!

It was cold, but after about three minutes I was numb and it was fine.

The next day the water felt warmer, or maybe it was just me?

My neighbor said I have polar bear blood, ha!

Recess Paloma is my preferred flavor so far.

M was being a diva who rather sit on my leg rest than lay on the deck.

Three out of five stars.

Fave quotes:

"I needed to go through the major milestones that made me care less what other people thought of me and to fully realize and appreciate the fragility of life."

"Why do we never see how unique and special we are? And why, when we finally take the pressure off or count our blessings or just enjoy who we are, is it practically too late?"

"What confidence really is is a belief in your abilities and in your capacity to overcome challenges."

Stole G's seat.

Another closet cleaned out.

G and I walked around the spring market on a day that felt like winter.

Walked M through our old stomping grounds.

Yard work day: the before.

The after!

One more closet checked off for the week.

Tried out a NA rosé and it wasn't bad, but it was expensive.

His bowtie turned into a bow.

Least fave Olipop flavor.

G asked if he had something on his back and it made me laugh so hard.

He was trying to see it and kept turning around like a dog chasing his tail, ha!

Waxman is becoming one of my must read authors.

Fave quotes:

"She wasn't perfect, she wasn't cured, she still had issues and problems and worries... but she was doing her best, and her best was getting better everyday."

"When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people."

"Someone once told me that anxiety lives in the unknown future, depression lives in the unforgettable past, and peace lives in acceptance of the present moment."

"Love sometimes feels like sailing into harbor. Like running into someone you've known a long, long time but never met before."

Love these deck sitting days.

Still thinking about this!

I rested this weekend (watched my shows and read) and also recharged by organizing closets and yard work.

G and I are big fans of celebrating all the things.

Modern woman energy.

Focus on what you can control, the next right thing.

Great perspective.

It's me.

For more life lately:

Week 17 of 2019

Week 17 of 2020

Week 17 of 2021

Week 17 of 2022

Week 17 of 2023

Week 17 of 2024

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Life Lately: Week 16

This is what the past week looked like.

When it's warm enough to sit outside and work I'm a happy camper.

This was quite delicious, but I wish it didn't have caffeine in it.

Hello sunshine.

Stopped at Horrocks after the dentist and treated myself to sushi.

Speaking of Horrocks, I bought myself flowers and they are still holding strong over a week later.

This was such a cute and feel good read.

Fave quote:

"And then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud became more painful than the risk it took to bloom."

Took a gamble on the weather and walked M downtown to his grooming appointment.

After I dropped M off I stopped at my favorite pie shop for quiche.

As I began walking home it started to downpour.

G was just about to leave for work so he picked me up with Starbucks.

My hero!

Worth it.

So fresh and so clean.

Breakfast lately: cottage cheese eggs over a hash brown.

Someone found their food stash.

Tried a new recipe from Insta with spaghetti squash, feta, tomatoes, Italian spices, chicken, and it was incredible.

10/10 recommend.

Work selfie.

Walked around Battle Creek with a sweet friend.

I had a fun team lunch and scavenger hunt and won this lovely flower bouquet and a Pringles mug.

Gone rogue. 

Hannah is gifted at world building and I get sucked into her worlds.

Fave quotes:

"You don't stop loving a person when they're hurt. You get stronger so they can lean on you."

"You know what they say about finding a man in Alaska - the odds are good, but the goods are odd."

Spring is springing.

Coffee on the porch with my blanket hog.

Studying Joshua.

"If God loves all that is right and good and all that conforms to his moral character, then it should not surprise us that he would hate everything that is opposed to his moral character." Wayne Grudem

It's deck sitting weather.

My kind of Friday night lights.

You've GOAT to be kidding me.

Church had a pop up petting zoo and I was here for it.

So. Much. Cuteness.

Happy Easter!

Churchin' it.

My people.

Pomegranate margs.

Linner at Five was delightful.

7:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

What a difference an hour makes!

Sunday walk with M.

New fave mocktail: Pellegrino with a splash of Poppi orange soda.

Cleaned out the coat closet.

I also cleaned out the little nook in our bedroom and found a book I want to read and a Starbucks gift card.

Good sunset week.

It's a tough pill to swallow, but it's true.

Yes!

Good reminder.

Powerful.

Reason for the season.

Amen!

It's so true and I'm so thankful.

My memory verse of the week.

The silver lining for this overthinking and sensitive gal.

I love this so much.

I love a good pun.

Bahaha.

It's funny because it's true.

I feel seen.

Haha yaaas.

This made me laugh way too hard.

For more life lately:

Week 16 of 2019

Week 16 of 2020

Week 16 of 2021

Week 16 of 2022

Week 16 of 2023 Part 1 and Part 2

Week 16 of 2024