Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I am always on the go and enjoy gardening, baking, and taking pictures. I love a good book and a cup of black coffee, a travel podcast and a glass of wine, or a refreshing glass of lemonade after a swim.
I move often and I submerge myself wherever I am planted- hence unrooted and blooming. I have had an array of jobs: social worker, retail, housesitter, yoga teacher, payroll specialist, writer, dog watcher, ESL teacher, 2nd hand seller…and…and…and. I’ve house hacked-rented out my home furnished, and moved to SE Asia on a whim.
I like to find the beauty in everything around me, from the smell of freshly washed laundry to a perfect chocolate cake, when a friend doesn’t shy away when life gets messy and a colorful weed in an otherwise “perfect” lawn.
Take a look at my gallery, read about my adventures, check out some recipes, and tell me what you’re up to.
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Year Review: Is a Hemiway Electric Bike Worth It?
Growing in the forest, I was used to walking miles to my friends’ houses. Occasionally, I would opt to ride by bike. I lived on top of a hill, though, and only had a fixed gear bike. Riding back home was never easy, although I could make it fun. Several years ago, my husband and…
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Location, Location, Location
When people ask about my hometown, I always say, “I grew up in the forest.” It’s the truth- I could only see my neighbors in the winter when the deciduous trees were bare. In the summer, I would walk a few miles to and from a local lake to go swimming. In the winter, I’d…
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A Reset
It’s been a while since I posted and I wanted to give you an update. The original plan was to go back to Asia in autumn, but we decided to stay home to work more (both for money, but also on our home). In December, I’d declared I needed a break and so, using airline…
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New Year, New You?
I no longer get into the hype of New Year’s resolutions. So many times I’ve resolved to eat healthier, exercise more, and worry less. While these are all lofty goals, they aren’t concrete. What does “eat healthier” mean? Is it giving up sugar? Eating more broccoli? Could it be eating mindfully- chewing slowly and enjoying…
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Pantry Meals
Since moving to a rural area, I’ve noticed a marked difference in dinner and meal planning. Just a year ago, I was able to “run” to the store to pick up a loaf of crusty bread or to pick up a forgotten item. With prices at the local little store sky high and the nearest…
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Soy in My Eggs?!
There’s soy in my eggs. Yours, too, most likely. I was surprised a few years ago when I realized that one of my favorite teas from Trader Joe’s listed soy as an ingredient. In an herbal tea. Where soy has no place. Soy contributes to my migraines, so I have become careful about reading labels…
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Mindful Consumption
We’ve come a long way from the days of using things up. When was the last time you mended socks? I never have. I am frugal when it comes to spending to begin with and will wear things for years and years. But I am not a fan of mending holes or wearing things with…
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Food Frugality
I tried to get on the coupon craze years ago. I remember seeing people on the news who would pay a fractional amount for their groceries. I attempted to coupon- searching the circulars for the best price, tracking prices on my regular purchases, making a list keeping coupons in mind and driving to several stores…
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Small Town Christmas Celebration
Last night I went to my rural town’s Christmas tree lighting. It’s the type of event I loved as a child and one that I thought was too small town as a teen. In 2019, I celebrated Christmas in Vietnam, where it was warm and raining and only the big touristy hotels had Christmas trees.…
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