i came up with this idea one day in september when i was really missing him. it felt like a meaningful way to honor him during his birthday month. then my mom suggested that we find 78 things (in place of 100) he loved in honor of what would have been his 78th birthday today,… Continue reading 78 things my dad loved
Category: Grief
what i kept – october 2024
i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each month.… Continue reading what i kept – october 2024
screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 67
if you’re new to my blog, welcome! here is an explanation of the tater tot post. waking up a few weeks ago, when my brother was visiting, i told him, my mom, and mike that i'd been having some odd moments. like, i thought my website hosting renewal was coming up, but then i realized i'd already… Continue reading screw it, i’m eating tater tots – episode 67
54 for 54
last summer, i wrote a post about the 53 lessons i've learned over my 53 years on earth. after sharing it, i decided to keep notes on my phone for my 54th year, adding new perspectives with each year. interestingly, in january, i chose "perspective" as my word of the year. i hadn’t realized how… Continue reading 54 for 54
what i kept – august 2024
i began writing this monthly post unintentionally in may 2022, motivated by an unexpected and deeply personal loss. your engagement with these posts means so much to me. i wasn’t sure i would continue after that summer, but now, it has become a cherished part of my monthly routine. thank you for reading along each… Continue reading what i kept – august 2024
100 things i’ve googled
it all started with a journal prompt in my soul homework, asking for my last three google searches. honestly, this question reveals more about someone than the typical “what would you do in a high-pressure situation?” question in interviews. imagine being asked, “what were your last three google searches? i’d definitely have a more genuine… Continue reading 100 things i’ve googled