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  • Ice Maker

    For someone who is stressed out by clutter my house has a lot of it. The two things that I will always keep on my counter, however, are my kitchenaid mixer AND my ice maker. Guys… I have been without an ice maker for years. My fridge is broken, but not to the point of Read more

  • Fruit vs Fruit Flavor

    I’m sure everyone has a favorite fruit, and a least favorite fruit. But are there fruits that you enjoy, but never eat? I have so many. Maybe it’s bc I’m a creature of habit, or maybe it’s because I’m lazy. All I know is, I enjoy oranges, but I VERY rarely eat them. I am Read more

  • Fantasy vs Reality

    I have a vivid imagination. I can think up the most incredible scenarios, the most entertaining plots, and the most beautiful love stories. I wish I could harness this power for good and start writing successful novels, but I digress. I feel very comfortable with my imagination. I like to dream up my future and Read more

  • Weddings

    October is wedding month. I say this because in the last two years two of my siblings have had October weddings and this year I have or will attend two weddings in October. Last weekend my best friend and I drove up to Johnson, Nebraska to attend a friend’s wedding. Well… the reception. Their wedding Read more

  • Self-Inflicted(?) Therapy

    I am doing some self-inflicted therapy this month. When I feel really low I tend to want to hide. I hate being perceived (Don’t we all?) So this month, whenever I feel really gnarly and I hate being around people, instead of dressing down or hiding at home I do the opposite. I have fixed Read more

  • Emma Watson on Jay Shetty

    This is not a podcast that I regularly listen to, but when Evie magazine said that Emma Watson was being interviewed by Jay Shetty I was intrigued. Her interview makes her oddly relatable, even though she and I live completely different lives. It’s emotional and fascinating. In a world where so many young people get Read more