Bandages Removed

Hello Lovelies. I hope you are all doing well and are ready for the weekend. Today was a big day for me. I went to the surgeon to have my bandages removed. Everything is healing well, but I’m still in a fair amount of pain. Hopefully as the bruising heals and the swelling goes down, … Continue reading Bandages Removed →

Surgery Update

Hello Lovelies! I just wanted to check in with you all. I’m still feeling pretty junkie from my surgery. The swelling is going down, but my pain level is up. It makes it hard to sleep and causes me to feel sick to my stomach. Add in the lightheadedness that comes from my meds and … Continue reading Surgery Update →

As It Ferns Out

My friend Jess sells color street nails. I ordered a few sets 2 months ago, but never got around to trying them. We have a wedding to go to today, so I figured I aught to give them a try. This pattern is called As It Ferns Out. I love the bright colors and the … Continue reading As It Ferns Out →

Birthday Musings

Hello Lovelies. I know I’ve been away for a while. Inspiration had been at a standstill. Or more accurately, I’ve been in a funk. I was going to write about Halloween camping and post my latest skeleton shenanigans. But every time I open up the app to start writing, I can’t find my normal cheerfulness. … Continue reading Birthday Musings →

Friday Funny

TGIF!!! I am so over waking up before the sun this week. After 9 years functioning on an evening shift schedule, this being a day walker thing stinks. Belle wasn’t exactly excited to be awake this morning either. I’ll chat with you tomorrow, after I’m done sleeping in. Kristie

Friday Funny

Dementia Caregiver Exhaustion

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m going to say it again, dementia is a terrible disease. My mother in law is in later stages of dementia, and lives with us full time. We have zero help. We are on waiting lists for multiple agencies in our area, but they don’t have enough staff. … Continue reading Dementia Caregiver Exhaustion →

Physical Therapy Week 1

So 2 weeks post-op means that I can start doing a little bit of physical therapy. My doctor said I could do most of it at home and we will evaluate the need for in person therapy at my next appointment. I actually studied physical therapy in college, so I’m confident I can handle this … Continue reading Physical Therapy Week 1 →

Goodbye July

Hello Lovelies! I’m still healing from surgery, but I’m starting to function, so I’m hoping to get back to writing pretty soon. While recovering, I did a little bit of reading and a lot of binge watching. I watched 2 seasons of License to Kill, Peacock’s Dr Death and am working my way through Expedition … Continue reading Goodbye July →