there have been so many things to smile about over the last two weeks, so i thought i'd condense them into one post to round out the holiday break- because let’s be honest, it can feel like a never-ending jumble of days, and that’s another reason to smile. -i haven't had to set an alarm… Continue reading smiles over holiday break
Tag: Favorite Things
favorite photos of the year
recently, cup of jo shared their readers' favorite photos of the year, and i thought that was a wonderful idea for a blog post. i notice that i take lots of pictures of the little things in my life, but rarely of myself with others. this is something i hope to work on in 2026,… Continue reading favorite photos of the year
smiles this week – 12/19/25
i wrote a post the week of thanksgiving on a whim, thanks to a journaling prompt. it turned out to be such a great post to write. i loved the act of keeping a list of things that made me smile. paying attention to the things that made me physically smile feels different than my… Continue reading smiles this week – 12/19/25
what made you smile?
today i want to share two prompts with you. the first: make a list of things that made you smile this week. since it's monday, i'm reflecting on last week's smiles. i'm also flirting with the idea of turning this into a little friday tradition just for fun. the second prompt: what are five things… Continue reading what made you smile?
icebreaker – what i’m into now (and what i’m not)
i've been revisiting some old drafts lately, and this one has been sitting in my "maybe" pile for almost a year and a half. i thought it would be a fun way to learn more about you too. another icebreaker today. if this is your first visit, you can start here to learn more about… Continue reading icebreaker – what i’m into now (and what i’m not)
12 odd questions
i'm finally going through all of the posts i started and never finished. the post that inspired this one was first published in august 2024-just to give you an idea of how far back i'm digging. my friend la got the idea from a blogging friend of hers, who sadly died earlier this year. you… Continue reading 12 odd questions