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Getting a New Hobby: What I’m Thinking
It’s getting boring around here, Y’all! And I’m an introvert who loves lots of low-key activities. But it’s still boring! I’m thinking about getting a new hobby.
What hobbies have I had in the past?
- I love planning Around-the-World trips, vacations, or even just day trips.
- Reading is also fun.
- I hate running but I try to do it twice a week. It doesn’t really count as a hobby.
- I wish I could say yoga is a hobby, but it’s not.
- I used to sew a lot. Sewing isn’t actually fun to me, but I liked the end results.
- I used to pick up random yet fun crafts
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How to Have a Fun Summer During a Pandemic
Do any of you know how to have a fun summer during a pandemic? I’m writing this post, but I’m the one who needs ideas!!! We have 3.5 weeks until Summer officially starts in Austin.
This summer is very different from last summer for a variety of reasons. Last summer, Matt and I were working full-time. We took an incredible family vacation (one of my favorites!) for two weeks. Then the boys went to daily summer camps for the rest of the time. We had 12 different creative activities to help me feel like a fun mom, even though I was working full time.
Since then, Matt transitioned to a … Read More
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A Hopeful Poem: Is There Hope for a New World?
The other night, Henry and I were out in our neighborhood. He was on his rollerblades, and I was on foot. We came across a hopeful poem, posted on a neighbor’s lawn. I took a picture of it so I could share it with you. I didn’t realize it had already gone viral! Of course it had. I am never hip enough to “break the news” on something! It makes me laugh.
Regardless, maybe one or two of you haven’t heard it? This is for you!
… Read MoreAnd the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new