Yeeeeee!!! I was so worried that the cylinder bird feeder I got, especially for the woodpeckers, was a bust after multiple days of no activities. Looked out this morning and I had a little Downy and a Red-bellied, one on each side! I did get some pictures. Will show later! #birds #woodpeckers

Another chickadee visitor. My next step is learning how to work on photo editing. Any suggestions? #birds #photography #chickadees

So one of the interesting observations I have made since really paying attention to the birds this year, is how the types of birds really change throughout the seasons. This is the first time I really saw and even knew of Dark-eyed Juncos. And I really love these fluffy guys. #birding #junco

As I feel like so much is out of my control… I try to find joy where I can. Like watching this cute little guy eat a berry. #birding #cardinals

Trying to get some practice with my camera while enjoying the birds. I got a soft spot for chickadees after saving one from a building during my first date with my now-husband. #birds #birding #chickadee

Our pumpkins are ready for trick-or-treaters! #pumpkincarving #kpopdemonhunters

Today was such a great bird day! The chickadees and nuthatches were hard at working, caching their seeds for the winter. #birding #birdfeeders

Some recent birds. Hummingbirds. Cardinal dad feeding its young. And…. A gold finch! #birdwatching

The more the world sucks, the more I have gotten into bird watching.

Sometimes, you really need that happily ever after.

The focus of this summer is going to be about learning to love myself. Getting back to the roots of things I enjoy doing and make me feel good, productive, and alive. I didn’t realize how much my mental state was being affected and how much my weight was holding me back. Time to take my life back.

Bring joy, and may joy come to you.

Had an absolute blast at Adepticon! My husband participated in a narrative event and watch him shine with excitement and joy was the best part. Though, also treating myself to a spa day was also pretty high on the list. This might turn into a yearly tradition. #40k #adepticon

A wonderful Saturday brunch with some lovely ladies…

When it is a work day, but all you want to do is play pinball. Feeling blessed and cursed to have such a great collection of pinball machines 20 minutes away from where I live.

So, has anyone tried giving the tech bros Code Red Mountain Dew? #bemorechill #watchoutforsquips

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have all been able to take some moments for yourself! This Sunday I host my annual Galentine’s Day to lift up the women around me and let them know how much I appreciate them! Find a way to grab on to some whimsy!

Today’s self-care: 30 minutes on the treadmill Homemade waffles to make Leslie Knope proud Focusing on drinking water and writing. What are you doing for you today? #selfcare

I guess this blanket is yours now. #corgi #dogsky

Two superpowers opening discussions on the future of a country which one of them is still invading, without that country

Wishing I could be curled up in front of the fireplace all day, writing my story…instead of working. It’s negative degrees, and the world fills me with anxiety. Feels like a good day to bubble.

For the past couple months, we have been working to officially diagnose Delphy with Cushing’s. One test was an ultrasound which meant shaving her poor little belly. Since we live in freezing Minnesota, it was a great excuse to buy her a jacket. She stylin’! #corgis #dogsky #cushings

Sunday vibes. #corgis

I have one big guilty pleasure (ok I have way more than one). But I never watched any reality TV growing up. And then a couple years ago, I thought it would be fun to watch Dancing with the Stars while I baked. And now I am here. What’s your guilty pleasure? #dwts #guiltypleasures

One of the joys of having a corgi is the joy she brings to others. The quiet squeals when the elevator doors open and suddenly, there is a corgi! Priceless. #corgis #dogsky

For the past 8 years, I have had the same Valentine. He is my best friend. My shelter from the raging storms that happen outside… and inside my own mind. There is no one else I would rather be trapped in a car with for long crossroad trips. My husband ♥️ #love #myvalentine

For the past…3ish years? It’s been a goal of mine to try to embody Leslie Knope whenever I can… so I have hosted Galentine’s Day to keep that energy alive. Last year, we sat around building flower legos. This year? Paint by Numbers. And waffles! And friends! But not always in that order.

How do I make doing laundry more whimsical? It is one of the chores I hate the most… because while doing it, you are already behind. Things I have tried: - Singing (my dog asked me, not so politely, to stop) - Whining

After a devastating reality check, Quinn hides in her late mother’s coffee shop…until it’s set to be sold. Determined to stop the investors, she clashes with their lead, unaware he is the gamer she connects with every night. Will she fight him… or fall for him? #questpit #W #A #R

Ending vacation almost halfway through Onyx Storm & 35k words into my own story! Delphy also approved of this week. Sort of. She mostly judged us. #booksky #corgis #cozy

Spent the whole week in a cabin in Northern Minnesota, reading, writing, and binging Stranger Things to prep for the new season this Summer. It’s been nice to mostly unplug and hold tightly to activities that bring me joy. What is bringing you joy this weekend?

My current goal in life is to provide as much joy and whimsy as I can in our world that feels like a black hole of despair. About me: 📚 Aspiring author plus member of a smutty book club 🌶️ 🧐 Create Murder Mystery Dinner parties with my husband 🥾 Enjoy all the wonderful state parks in Minnesota