Let’s be real… 2018 was Rough

As the year comes to a close I have been reflecting on what the year has been filled with and what I hope to come in 2019. In this last year I was able to take 2 vacations, get a promotion at work, build stronger friendships, along with having a new cousin be born. These…

Something New: November 2018

I cannot believe that we are already over a week into December and that it is even December! I mean, is it just me or did this year seem to fly by?! November was probably the busiest month of the year for me – not at work though… I wasn’t there much. November is my…

Something New: October 2018

Just like that the spooky moth of October is gone. Though it has official been Fall in Minnesota for a few weeks now, it doesn’t truly feel like it until November – at least for me. Anyway, last month I tried a few things out and wanted to share my experiences. Axel’s Charhouse Early on…

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Orphan Train, unlike the last I read (Brian on Fire) was a fast paced, edge on the seat, complex, and exciting novel which I had a hard time putting down; this might be why I was able to finish it in less than a week. If you’re like me, you might not have ever heard…

Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan

If you are like me, this would be a book title that you have never heard of before. Thankfully I have book club as this was actually chosen for the month of September. It is now mid-October and after reading the book for over a month I have FINALLY finished it! Though I was unable…

Something New: September 2018

The theme for September was food, fun, and animals! If you are thinking, WHAT?! Let me explain. I started off the month by trying out a restaurant I have never been to and then ended the month with a fun night at the zoo. Yard House This is not a new restaurant but it is…

A Simple Favor (2018)

Have you ever been asked to do a favor, something simple by a friend that turned out to be more complicated than you ever could have imagined? Well, that is EXACTLY what happens in the movie, A Simple Favor - which is in theaters now! The novel which the movie is based off of was…

Fitness Journey #10

Well, it has been a LONG time (almost 5 months) since I did my last fitness journey post. Part of that is for a while I didn’t feel like I had anything to say because I haven’t had any changes in my weight. No gains or losses really, I have just been staying at the…

Something New: August 2018

Well as hard as it is to believe, summer has come and gone. Since August was going to be such a busy month, I wasn’t originally sure what new thing(s) I was going to try. Don’t worry though, I did try a thing or two. Bumble Being single, with a busy schedule I decided to…

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Today, August 15th is the opening day of Crazy Rich Asians here in the United States. This is an adaption of the book written by Kevin Kwan; this is actually the 1st in the trilogy. If you haven't seen the trailer yet you can watch it HERE. I was able to attend an advance screening…