My cousin and his wife became new parents in late September. They decided to keep the gender a secret, let alone the fact that they were carrying two babies! So imagine our surprise when everyone gets an early morning phone call one bleak Thursday, announcing that not only is their baby girl here, alive, and healthy —…
Book Club | The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Holy sh*t this book was INCREDIBLE. Before I dive into the plot (no spoilers!) and why I loved this book, just know, that if you’re looking for your next suspenseful read, this is it. I literally could not put it down. Gobbled up in basically one sitting (and two beers). THE JUICY PLOT The Couple…
2 Tips for Sustaining Gratitude
Last week, I woke up in a particularly excellent mood. Which to my pleasant surprise, lasted a solid 48 hours before it was temporarily diluted, as is expected. Things that went right: I was having a good hair day, had enough time to cook myself scrambled eggs for breakfast, and dropped off Alex at the office,…
Why the Library Has Become My Second Home
One of my favorite things about living in our new house has definitely become living .02 seconds away from a public library. Though, I have to confess — I haven’t set foot in a library since 2010, when I graduated from college. But now, since I pass our little, itsy bitsy Southwest DC Library nearly every…
Lights, Camera, Flashback!
About 30 days ago, I decided to jump into a 30 day challenge. There are so many 30 day challenges out there — literally endless. Narrowing down the list was a bit daunting, but I ultimately settled on the ‘One Photo a Day’ challenge. The key word that got me was photo. I love pictures, and truly…
The Books That Left Me Weeping
Sometimes a good ‘ole ugly cry is all you need to cleanse the soul. And sometimes, the only way to do so is through a tear jerking book. A book that will leave you weeping (the ugly kind). Here is a list that left mascara and snot dripping down my face over the years. I’ve…