Reader | Writer | Serious Coffee Drinker
Running comes with the aches and pains (oh the aches and pains). I have some icy hot, but sometimes you just need something a little . . . stronger. Enter ‘better than Icy Hot’ hot oil. It’s just a mixture of some of my favorite oils, but oh does it get the job done (and honestly? You don’t have to worry… Read More
Saturday was my second 5K. There was a lot that was different about this run that made it more enjoyable than the last (and ultimately I think helped me run faster). The first was that I had friends there. The coffee guy and his awesome girl were there (one running, one managing the race). Being able to chit-chat prior to the… Read More
A Time to Die | Nadine Brandes: This one seemed to take me forever to read—not that it was a bad read, it was actually amazing (I want to blame it on the craziness of life). I loved it (and the second book releases tomorrow). You can see my full gushing here. The Winner’s Curse | Marie Rutkoski: This one… Read More
Reading Irma Joubert’s The Girl From the Train Listening to Explosions in the Sky Pandora station Experimenting with essential oils and my husband’s sore back Watching Doctor Who season eight (almost finished—and then you don’t have to listen to my constant gushing!) Annoyed by the lack of sleep we seem to be getting this week (what gives?! Oh well, such is life I… Read More
Plumdog is a endearing book about a small black dog (she’s a whoosell—a whippet mixed with Jack Russell and poodle) from London (which was my original draw towards this book). Through Emma Chichester Clark’s new book, we are able to follow Plum through a year in her life, diary style. Elsie and I are currently reading through this book and… Read More
I am one of those writers that has to always have to music going when I’m writing. If I have music with words, it is always mellow and, honestly down right depressing (who knows why), but when it comes to instrumental, I’m all over the place. These are some of my favorites to get my writing juices flowing: Doctor Who… Read More
Excited to start a new month. Full of writing goals. Drew had to get shots, but it was made all better with new Star Wars toys and toy glasses. I got new chairs for my office—so exciting . . . it’s coming together! Been watching so much Dr. Who. I’m a little sad the Ponds are gone, but Clara is… Read More