Happy 2026. I wish I journaled more throughout this past year so I could remember all the tidbits of information and reflections from all of 2025, but alas. Here is what I have. 1. Getting lost is part of finding my way. Getting laid off was not on my bingo card for 2025, but it […]
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Reflecting on my months of funemployment so far. What did I learn? What would I have done differently? What should I keep doing? 1. I wish I would’ve worked with an interview coach sooner. The signal to myself that I needed to consider an interview coach was that I interviewed at a lot of places
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It’s been a few months now that I’ve been funemployed, and all things considered, I’ve felt really good. I feel lucky that I have a healthy runway of living expenses, and I feel lucky for the opportunity to focus on things I never made the time for- travel and exploration, reading, getting certified in first
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My friend was kind enough to share her beloved dermatologist’s skincare recommendations which I have since adopted. Skincare doesn’t need to be expensive for it to be effective! I am passing along her simple wisdom. Her dermatologist emphasizes… A simple skincare routine Daily Morning: Evening: Weekly: Once a week use an AHA peeling solution after
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I couldn’t believe it when I heard there was a giant golden palace in the middle of rural West Virginia. I love learning about quirky, unexpected locations, and an 8,000 square foot gilded temple in the middle of Appalachia totally fits that bill. This is the Palace of Gold, part of the Hare Krishna community
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Those that know me wouldn’t be surprised to hear that I’ve never been in a fight. They also wouldn’t expect me to enjoy watching them (and they’d be right). I’m an introverted homebody who occasionally watches true crime (a habit I’m trying to kick). I’m clumsy, and have terrible balance. But for some reason, I
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I’m selling my condo soon. And it’s not for a big payout (it’s actually pretty small), but because it’s the right decision for our finances and future. It hasn’t been my primary home for a while now, and with the renter moved out, it’s time to let it go. As I close this chapter, I
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A month into funemployment, I wanted to take advantage of shorter adventures that were close by and affordable (like my visit to TALA in West Virginia). I immediately thought to start with seeing the Chincoteague ponies, which was on my bucket list of places to see. The only place I’ve ever seen wild horses was
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No, I don’t think Mothman is real. But I’m into weird stories like this. If you’re not familiar with Mothman, you can probably guess that it’s a creature that is part man, part moth (and all mystery). A humanoid, if you will. Mothman has fascinated locals and tourists since the 1960s. The origins of Mothman
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After a week exploring Chile’s Atacama Desert, we crossed the border into Bolivia. This next part of our trip took us across the Uyuni Salt Flats and into landscapes that were just unreal. If you missed Part 1 in Chile, you can read it here, and it includes all sorts of notes on altitude preparation,
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