I knew it was coming! I even called it.... the inevitable downswing after my semi-manic January where I felt SUPER energized and had oodles of new-year energy. I typically have a stretch of a few weeks in January where school + sports are just ramping back up and there's enough margin for me to magically… Continue reading I knew the downswing was coming
Bringing back the monthly recap, which I did so diligently every single month in 2025.... until October. 😩 Can I make it all 12 months in 2026?? Ah... January. It's always such a LONG month here in WI. It was VERY COLD. 🥶 I was quite sick for part of it. It was a good… Continue reading January 2026 Recap
At the risk of tempting fate here, I did a little reflecting on what feels to be working well so far this year for me. 1. My current workout schedule In late fall 2025, I revamped my workout schedule (posted specifics here). The biggest change was switching from a 5x(!)/week gym strength split to a… Continue reading Some things that are working (so far) in 2026
Next up, my 3rd domain, FUN or FAMILY goals! A bit of a mish-mash here, but I wanted to stick to 4 total domains, so I put the "Fs' together. 🙂 Fun or Family: Main Goals: 1. Try 5 new restaurants with Ivan. We have had this one on the list for a couple of… Continue reading Fun or Family goals
My second domain for 2026 goals is Self-Care. (See my first domain, Health, here.) In hindsight, my domains are pretty loose this year! Ha. I'm not sure some of these would traditionally fit in a "self-care" category, but they all are things that basically just directly benefit me, so.... that's what I went with. :)… Continue reading Self-care goals
The first week back into the new year here came on HOT for me! It did not help that I was out for almost 2 weeks, between vacation and then illness. I think the first post-holiday week is heavy for most people, since both school + work tend to do a proverbial "reboot". There's always… Continue reading Time to blog + other New Year misc.
First of all, sickness update: I think I’ve turned a corner! It’s been almost 2 full weeks now, but I’m finally starting to feel better. Whew. I just created a VERY LONG list of things to do this weekend. A lot of my normal post-vacation re-entry activities were ignored due to sickness. Definitely need groceries!!!… Continue reading The post I’d been avoiding… Health Goals 2026
May was a good month overall! The weather FINALLY starts to feel like spring in May around here and it is amazing. I have never really been a "super impacted by the weather" person, but maybe I am becoming one in my old age. lol. I just felt extra blah for a long time during… Continue reading May 2025 Recap
Well, I think I made it pretty clear in yesterday's post that I was, errr, having some cold feet. I always like the IDEA of challenges, but when it comes right down to it, I think I don't actually like them!!! haha. At least maybe not in this phase of my life. 30 days is… Continue reading Whole 30 Day 5: pivot….
As you know, Ethan's done with school, and Asher is off today and Monday for the long Memorial Day weekend. Ivan and I both work today, but have Monday off. YAY!!! We, quite gloriously, have no big plans, though I always like to use this "bonus holiday" weekend for part "getting things done" and part… Continue reading Upcoming long weekend, travel planning and Whole 30 Day 4
GRATEFUL KAE 