Spring is swiftly approaching, and I find myself filled with spring energy. I have the overwhelming urge to deep clean and declutter everything! If it’s not nailed down, I fear it might end up at the curb on pick-up day. I’m just going to roll with it and enjoy the process, though! Today I took…
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I Did a 100 Days Blogging Challenge
Today is day 100 of my 100 day blog posting challenge. I am so proud that I stuck with it for the full 100 days. I started this challenge because I wanted to form a habit of publishing my work instead of creating or partially creating something and then not publishing it. I wanted to…
Note Taking, Task Management, Knowledge Management
My 100 day blog challenge is tomorrow, so I wanted to discuss the variety of note taking, task management, and knowledge management methods I’ve tried since I wrote about them early in the challenge. I want to note that part of the way through this challenge, my family faced some sickness and health challenges, and…
Minecraft Checklist
I’m in a pretty new long term survival Minecraft world with my adult sons, and I have decided to keep track of the projects I’d like to do or the ones I’m currently working on. Building an overgrown, lush cave/cottagecore underground storage. (In progress) Iron Farm cottagecore, mossy, sunflower, cottage, house. (planning stages) Wizard tower…
Late Post Day 96 – Comparison
Today I watched a video of a woman showing how to do dynamic stretches to reduce injury before working out. In the comments, there were several people commenting things like “That’s just a warmup?” or “I couldn’t do the warmup, much less the workout.” I get the sentiment, but it made me think about comparison,…
Favorite Things To Do In Minecraft
I’ve been playing again, so I thought it’d be fun to make a list of my favorite things to do in Minecraft. (In no particular order) Build in a cottagecore or hobbit style Terraform Landscape using decorative blocks and flowers. Find a lush cave and steal all the goodies. Loot mineshafts. Dig out trail ruins.…
Late Post for Day 95 – Thoughts
Today is day 96, but this is the post for day 95. I’m late for the third time, I think, maybe the 4th in 100 days. I did well for a long while, and then I’ve been late several times toward the end of my 100 day challenge. I had planned to continue posting daily…
Time With Loved Ones
Today I had an unexpected day with my sons (adults), and it was a wonderful day. We played Minecraft again, this time, all of us had different projects, but we talked on the headsets and enjoyed bantering back and forth. Some people would look at the day and would think I didn’t accomplish anything, but…
Enjoying a Hobby Again
I’m slowly trying to get back to normal after realizing depression had taken hold again. Part of that is making myself do things, even things I enjoy. Friday, I played in a cornhole tournament, yesterday was a recovery day, and today I played Minecraft with my sons for the first time in a while. I…
Oyster Stew
Tonight I made oyster stew for supper. I haven’t eaten it in a decade or more, but I always enjoyed it as a kid, and so did my husband. Today it was cold, and he asked if I’d make some. It was delicious, and it’s very easy to make. I love soups and stews and…
Today I…
After realizing how bad depression was affecting me yesterday, today I made some progress on getting back to normal, which I know will take a while. Today I… Took my meds Finished taxes Chatted with a friend Talked to my Mama Took care of myself and my home Cooked supper Played in a cornhole tournament…
Depression and Being a Frog
Depression is sneaky. It doesn’t hide in a dark area and clock you over the head when you walk by, even though it can feel like that when you finally admit to yourself that it has its hold. You may think that just yesterday you were fine, but today you’re not. Maybe it happens like…
Early Bedtime Tonight
Tonight I’m going to bed early. I was all snuggled in on the couch in the dark, and I got so sleepy I told my husband goodnight, and then I remembered I hadn’t written my blog post today, so here I am. I’m so sleepy, but I didn’t want to miss another day because I…
Favorites Right Now
These are a few of my favorite things recently. A lot of them have to do with warmth and comfort because the weather has been so cold. Hugging my husband and kids Talking to or chatting with loved ones Vitamin C tea before bed Morning coffee Noticing how well my aloe and spider plants are…
Day 87 Makeup Post -New Habits Need an Anchor
For this challenge, I’ve been pretty relaxed about writing the post for this blog. As long as it was before midnight, I met my deadline. And I’ve done pretty well, missing the deadline twice in 87 days and having to do a make up post the following day. But trying to form a habit like…
Check In Time
5 good things from today: I spent some time with my husband and sons today. I talked to my Mama. Chatted with a friend. Someone from my small group at church checked in on me. I had a nice nap. One not so good thing from today: I had a pretty bad migraine most of…
Sleep Schedules or Lack Thereof
Last night I took some time for a little self care, and today I’ve fought through the day without napping to try and fix my sleep schedule. I’ve been exhausted lately, and I’m trying to dig myself out of that hole, and I know that getting adequate rest will help. I hope. I flip flop…
Self Care
It’s easy to let self care tasks go in favor of tasks deemed more productive, but I don’t think it’s a good idea. I can always tell when I’ve begun to ignore those little things that make me feel more like me, ways I choose to care for myself. Tonight I took a little time…
Gratitude
Tonight I’m filled with gratitude for everything God has provided. Cold weather is approaching, and I’m in a warm home with adequate heating. We have food and proper clothing. We’re safe, and we’re warm. I have a loving husband and children. I have family and friends who love and care for me. I notice and…
Neutral Words Aren’t Always Neutral.
I’ve been thinking about language lately, specifically about how some words can seem neutral to some people, but negative to others. I find it interesting how our native language, culture, family, and other life experiences shape our views of certain words. It’s easy to have a misunderstanding with someone if your fundamental understanding of a…