Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Life Lately: Week 48

This is what the past week looked like.

Still thriving on avocado and cottage cheese toast.

My podcast of the week is Good Hang.

Amy is a great interviewer and it's just a feel good show.

I reconnected with a friend and it felt like picking up a conversation we paused.

I picked these up because my nose gets so dry in the winter. 

I’m still not sure how well they’re working, but I love taking a quick sniff—once in the morning to kick off the day and again after work to ease into the evening.

It was such a lovely Thanksgiving with the family that the only thing I managed to take a picture of was... the artichoke and spinach dip.

Date night with my partini.

Having a steak moment.

Never one to turn down a wine tasting. 

This book was sweet and fun, but I could have used more closure.

Fave quotes:

"It's almost painful sometimes to think about all the different lives she could be leading, to know that every choice she's made has meant the loss of so many other possibilities. Every day, more doors close. Without even trying, simply by moving forward, you end up doubling down on the life you've chosen."

"Maybe the point isn't always to make things last, but to just make them count."

Pop of pink.

10/10 recommend this Aldi find.

I adored the Wicked special on Peacock and may or may not have watched it twice.

G's famous beef strog with cauliflower rice was just as delicious.

Hiked at a park nearby and wondered why we don't do this more often.

Snake spotting. ;)

These homemade tortilla chips are next level and I'm going to need them in my life again soon.

Oh, hello winter.

Egg-cellent.

Picture perfect.

My neighbors are funny.

This sparking water cider just hits while soaking in the hot tub.

We made our own pizza with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, artichokes and olives.

Incredible!

Snuggle bug.

This show was dark and disturbing, but we couldn't stop watching.

"Wisdom comes from embracing change."

Cute!

Deep truths.

Feeling thankful for all the comforts and joys in my life: a good cup of coffee, cozy candles, my amazing family and friends, a job I love, my sweet dog, and my wonderful husband.

This reminded me of Eddie Murphy sharing in his doc that he's not a rowboat, he's a sailboat.

You can't force what's not for you or push and pull and pretend you have control.

You must trust timing and go with the flow.

I'm trying.

Still thinking about this.

Mind blown.

It's funny because it's true.

So versatile!

Hahaha!

Important question.

Lol.

For more life lately:

Week 48 of 2019

Week 48 of 2020

Week 48 of 2021

Week 48 of 2022

Week 48 of 2023

Week 48 of 2024 Part 1 and Part 2

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Life Lately: Week 47

This is what the past week looked like.

Sweater weather.

New kicks, take two—and I still can’t decide if they’re staying or going.

I’ve turned into Goldilocks with shoes lately, so hit me with your best recommendations.

Chicken sausage with broccoli, onion, and sweet potato sheet pan meal.

Tuesday night I made ginger chicken with broccoli.

I've been craving Burger King ever since this hilarious podcast episode and I was super impressed with the quality and flavor.

10/10 recommend.

Spaghetti squash cooked with feta and tomatoes was another winner I made this week.

Geese season.

This honey lavender tea is a bit sweet, but it's a nice afternoon treat.

How adorable are the new gray chairs at the ends of the table?

And the best part—they’re so much more comfortable.

My 2026 planner is here, oh happy day!

Out to dinner with our neighbors across the lake.

Good food and good company.

Sunrise skies.

Comfy cozy.

Veggies Made Great egg white frittatas are an easy and delightful breakfast.

My mom is so talented.

Lots to celebrate: my dad's health, my dad's birthday, Jess' new job, and Thanksgiving.

The kids loved these chips.

They tasted like Werther's and I don't like Werther's, lol.

Cookie decorating.

Birthday boy celebrating a Lion's win!

Ella made the salad her way. :)

The moment we realized Ella is the same shoe size as Jess, my mom and I.

My best girl.

Benny burrito. 

The sweetest.

The start of an epic sunset.

Wow!

Still not over it.

Fun read with teachers and students behaving badly.

Fave quotes:

"It's better to be yourself and have no friends than to be like your friends and have no self."

"Emerson believed that when he stepped into nature alone, he achieved a better understanding of the world... I think what Emerson means is that, when he goes into nature alone, he loses his ego and becomes one with nature, and therefore closer to God."

Goals.

For more life lately:

Week 47 of 2019

Week 47 of 2020

Week 47 of 2021

Week 47 of 2022

Week 47 of 2023

Week 47 of 2024