Falling behind

Falling behind

I talked previously about just how excited I was to get started on all my goals this year. A month later, I feel like I’m falling behind. And this is your yearly reminder that up in the northern latitudes, SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a big thing. Even...
Love Death + True Crime

Love Death + True Crime

I just finished reading a book called Beneath Devil’s Bridge by Loreth Anne White. The book has basically two leads; a cop broken by a case she solved twenty (?) years ago and a true crime podcaster eager to report on it. I’m not going to spoil the book, don’t worry,...
Working with a trainer

Working with a trainer

I’ve mentioned before that I work with a trainer and that it has truly changed my life. I’ve had old injuries so it seems pretty excepted that I would get a lot of use out of working with a professional. But what if you don’t have any problems? Is there a point then?...
Growing chilies

Growing chilies

I started growing my own chilies a few years ago. I like having my own small-scale jungle on the balcony. Tending to those plants is very satisfying, and being able to eat my harvest doesn’t hurt either. So here are a few things that I’ve noticed so far. NOTE! I am...
Looking forward

Looking forward

It’s safe to say that last year was not stellar for me. For a lot of people. When I started planning for this year, I expected more of the same. But somehow, despite myself, I started getting excited. I haven’t felt that way about planning in years. And...
2021 – A Year in Review

2021 – A Year in Review

We are fast approaching the end of the year. It feels like everyone is looking back, and I am no different. It’s been another rough year and for me, this one has felt especially so. I’ve been more or less in voluntary lockdown the entire year and even I am...
21 in 2021

21 in 2021

I’ve talked a lot about sewing this year, and that’s really because sewing has been a massive part of my life again. I started out the year working through my works in progress. And then I moved on to try to make everything all at once, which, of course,...
2021 NaNoWriMo

2021 NaNoWriMo

Look, I know it’s almost two weeks since NaNoWriMo ended, but needs must when celebrating the independence of one’s country. So, how did I do on this year’s NaNoWriMo? It’s a mixed bag, honestly.  The first day I managed only 600 words, but after that, I got...
Finnish Independence Day

Finnish Independence Day

Today is Finnish Independence Day! The country is officially 104 years old today and it’s looking pretty good for its age. The two of us are mostly celebrating by having a normal day off; we watched a movie with breakfast, then started doing other stuff. In my...
Barcelona!

Barcelona!

At the time this blog post comes out I will have just barely gotten home from Barcelona. I left last Wednesday to travel with my sister for the first time since we were both kids. Needless to say, I have had the time to write a blog post. I have shopped for fabric and...