Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Life Lately: Week 12

This is what the past week looked like.

The week started with a bang - literally - when a transformer blew and knocked out our power for a couple of hours. 

Not the prettiest dinner, but definitely delivered where it counts - salmon over risotto and absolutely delicious.

Holy hour.

Old man Manny might be going a little deaf, but he's ridiculously cute.

Christmas colored vegetables.

Winter came back.

Still in my sleepy girl mocktail era.

Snug as a bug.

Having a moment with avocado cottage cheese toast.

Sunset skies.

Shirley Temple Poppi is my favorite flavor - hands down, no contest. 

Sometimes you just crave a grilled cheese.

I asked G if we had Band-Aids so I’d be ready for an in-office day (blisters and all), and he said yes.

The next morning, he had a few options laid out for me and it melted my heart.

In-office selfie rocking my new star sweater and got the best compliment - I looked like Coraline!

Tried my competition.

Ladies who lunch.

Saturday morning walk downtown.

Flooded.

This was a sweet cupcake of a book.

Fave quotes:

"Grateful for whatever you have, whether it's a new car or a new packet of chips."

"The loneliness of all the shared memories with loved ones now being yours alone."

"Love is about picking someone up and never, ever putting them down again, no matter how heavy things become."

"You are the froth to my cappuccino."

"They say, 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' To make lemonade you need sugar, and for me, humor is that sugar making the unbearable bearable."

Just when I think he couldn't get any cuter...

He goes and cuddles the blanket.

Golden hour.

Coffee tastes better on the porch.

Low key obsessed with TJ's egg frittata.

Attended my dad's Sunday school class and loved this line: "righteousness and peace kiss each other."

G's famous burger.

This show is a little dark and twisty and I can't stop watching.

Go #31!

Cheering our girl on at her soccer game.

Dinner with the family after the game at Stillwater.

10/10 recommend the scallops. 

Look at that strong DNA between my brother (phone pic) and Benny - the resemblance is unreal!

I savored every moment watching El play soccer this weekend.

Totally me… except swap that out for an asparagus recipe, and you’ve got my vibe perfectly.

I'm not crying, you are.

Go green!

Haha.

Now I'm craving Lucky Charms.

It's funny because it's true.

This made me lol.

100%!

This I would love to see.

This is me. I am her.

RIGHT.

For more life lately:

Week 12 of 2019

Week 12 of 2020

Week 12 of 2021

Week 12 of 2022

Week 12 of 2023

Week 12 of 2024

Week 12 of 2025

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Life Lately: Week 11

This is what the past week looked like.

Door dashing Starbucks is luxurious. 

On cloud 9 with his grandma visiting.

My mom took me to my annual ophthalmology appointment then we shopped until we dropped and had lunch at AI Fusion.

Let the good times roll.

We have boats in the water now!

Summer. Is. Coming.

I had a great shopping day.

I found a few cute sweaters, sweatshirts, artwork, shoes, and cute little decorations.

TJ flowers are always a good idea.

Porch sitting and basking in the sunshine.

The weather in Michigan was the same as California and I'm not mad about it.

Don't sleep on TJ's chicken salad.

Somebody got a new toy.

Celebrating my raise with my favorite takeout.

My little kangaroo. 

I threw frozen chicken in the crockpot with a bottle of TJ's yellow curry sauce and served it over TJ's basmati rice with edamame.

10/10 recommend.

Rainy day walk.

Sunset soak in the hot tub.

Since G had a work event, I took my dinner to the tub and honestly, it was elite.

Fall into the gap.

What. A. Week.

The four hour time change, a touch of the stomach bug, dry eyes, and a hectic work week had me crawling to the weekend.

Two must buys when I'm at TJ's make a delightful, comforting pasta on a chilly Saturday.

Binged Love Story and can't stop thinking about it.

The music. The nostalgia. The fashion. Sarah Pidgeon (she's from MI!). The Daryl Hannah lore.

My shadow. 

This was nearly a five-star read for me - the ending just didn’t quite land as strongly as I’d hoped. 

Still, Fagan's immersive world-building completely pulled me in, and she really reminded me of Taylor Jenkins Reid in the best way.

I’m definitely inspired to read more from her.

Favorite quotes:

"I'm always noticing the little ways society protects us from the menace of silence, like with Muzak in elevators. Humans: we built the Pyramids and made all the world's information instantly accessible, but apparently if we stand together quietly, we'll short-circuit and melt."

"Women all over the world make themselves smaller so men can feel better about themselves."

"Reading has always made me feel closer to the world, and everything in it."

"You hold me steady, but without holding me still."

"The trick of life is to make what's around you beautiful. It'll grow from there."

"Only love will fill the black hole - that it's the only thing worth chasing."

Watching The Oscars was such a snooze fest. 

Power of gratitude.

What a privilege. 

DEEP.

(Via IG: growthwithcandice)

Convicting. 

Good reminder.

I'll never look at flowers the same.

What a delightful thought.

Wise words.

I adore this perspective shift.

(Via IG: lamonte_elohim)

I feel seen.

Hahahaha.

Patio sitting is almost hereeeeeeee.

I am solar-powered.

I thought I was the only one!

For more life lately:

Week 11 of 2019

Week 11 of 2020

Week 11 of 2021

Week 11 of 2022

Week 11 of 2023

Week 11 of 2024

Week 11 of 2025