Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Life Lately: Week 5

This is what the past week looked like.

New week, same cold and snowy weather.

Salad with chicken nugs is a lunch favorite.

Wrapped up Job.

See also: I love a happy ending.

Sipping copious amounts of tea.

My happy boy.

We live in the artic tundra. 

Pesto artichoke pasta.

This was a cute show, but I could have used more closure.

Keeping warm however I can: fire, tea, heating pad, and warm food.

Neighborhood watch.

Takeout date night.

Moon shining as bright as the sun.

Back in Genesis. 

Zoomed into a library board meeting during lunch, with a banana chocolate chip muffin drop off courtesy of my sweet neighbor (Hi Melissa!).

This snow fort unlocked childhood memories. 

Cheers to being together again.

Brad rocking his Stranger Things sweatshirt.

My mom is so talented.

My little book worm.

Reunited and my heart is full.

Whole Foods pizza.

Another fun Whole Foods find.

Restocked my tea drawer.

I bought myself flowers.

Tried a new recipe and it was comforting on a cold day.

Savoring a sunny day.

The Grammy's were both entertaining and emotional blending excellent performances with powerful, heartful moments.

My favorite performance was the group showcase featuring all eight new artists, and my favorite speeches were from Bad Bunny and Jelly Roll.

In such a heavy time this podcast was a balm to the soul. 

Three takeaways:

1. Relationships and connections matter deeply.

2. Leadership is about service, empathy, and community.

3. Modern life and societal pressures can isolate us, but intentional efforts create unity.

I love a fresh slate.

RIP.

We made it through January, the longest month of the year.

It's more important than ever to guard your mind. 

It's been a brutal winter.

Powerful reminder.

Deep.

This is why I love to read.

It's funny because it's true.

100.

But why are rugs so expensive?

Is it spring yet?

Heck yes.

Summer can't come soon enough. 

For more life lately:

Week 5 of 2019

Week 5 of 2020

Week 5 of 2021

Week 5 of 2022

Week 5 of 2023

Week 5 of 2024

Week 5 of 2025

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Life Lately: Week 4

This is what the past week looked like.

Breakfast lately.

Day 79 of January. 

Still in our hibernation era.

New boots take two.

Snacky snacky.

Game afternoon with our neighbors.

Snow cold.

Finishing up Job.

Comfy cozy.

Sheet pan dinner, but put it in a bowl.

Oooo I loved this show so much and I'm excited for season 2 next month.

It snowed almost every single day.

I joined the library board so this notebook seemed appropriate for our meetings.

This chili (with chicken instead of turkey) hit the spot on these frigid, snowy days.

My coworker said "the snow machine won't turn off" and that feels accurate.

This little kangaroo is missing his walks.

The sun came out...

But it was frigid. 

Meanwhile my parents were hanging out with Benny and this was too sweet not to share.

I wanted to know how this ended, but it left me frustrated.

Gahh I'm back to reading three star books again.

Cuddle puddle.

Did I mention it was cold? ;)

South African wine for the South African birthday boy.

He asked for steak for his birthday dinner - and then, cooked it perfectly himself.

We had a movie day and this was the best movie of the day.

Popcorn and movies go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Gems from the James Clear newsletter.

We need this good news right now.

The month that never ends.

Mind blown.

Oof, this is convicting.

Awww.

I feel seen.

The news has been frightening, frustrating, and deeply sad lately, so this verse has brought me a lot of comfort.

I've been humming while I read my daily news email each day.

Good idea.

WHAT.

I feel this deep in my bones.

Funny because it's true.

For more life lately:

Week 4 of 2019

Week 4 of 2020

Week 4 of 2021

Week 4 of 2022

Week 4 of 2023 Part 1 and Part 2

Week 4 of 2024 Part 1 and Part 2

Week 4 of 2025