1. Still playing The Minimalist Game. I wish I'd taken before and after photos, especially of my storage closet and my clothing closet. I'm amazed at how much I've been able to let go, and I think I'll actually be able to finish the whole month.

2. Last full week of work before sta…

If you've been following the blog for awhile, you'll know that earlier this year I began the adventure of learning Japanese. I've been interested in Japanese culture since Jr High/High School, and my trip there in 2014 was one of the highlights of my life. I decided that it was time to…

September was, once again, fairly slow. The book slump is real y'all (and seemingly endless)! I managed only four books this month, with one being a clear favorite. Let's get to it...



I decided to get started early on my spooky reading for the month of October, and in my search for new rea…

1. Another successful Sunday Salon, the last of the year. I always make the October event the last one because the holiday season is an insane time to try to do it, but it always feels a bit bittersweet, since I miss seeing everyone.

2. A chill week ahead. It feels good to move a little slower as …

1. Long weekend. Much needed!

2. Too many library loans available at the same time...ugh.

3. College friend in town. Great lunch and conversation.

4. Washi tape washi tape washi tape...

5. Trying to not be a ball of despair about the state of our world.

6. So many things to fix. Where do I begin?

Last weekend, a friend and I took a quick road trip up to Madison. It had been far too long since I'd been there - a place that I had such fond memories of - so it was nice to get back and see how things had changed.

Madison isn't huge, but it has tons to do and lots to love. The people ar…