This is a second part series. You can read the first part here- Why I don’t believe in retirement. So if I don’t believe in retirement, what will I do instead? In the first part of this series, I talked about how instead of retirement… I believe in rest that repeats This rest restores us … Continue reading “I don’t believe in retirement, and this is what I’m doing instead”
Category: Thoughts
Why I don’t believe in retirement
*Note- this is a Biblical perspective, but even if you aren’t Christian, you can treat the Bible like any other historical book to glean wisdom. ☺️ I do believe in financial freedom and security, but retirement is one of those ideas we rarely question. You work hard for decades, save diligently, and eventually you earn … Continue reading “Why I don’t believe in retirement”
Conversations with a 7 year old
I can’t believe this little guy is 7 now! Nate and I were talking last night. He said that the best two decisions he’s ever made were marrying me and having kids. I agreed! Having kids is like having my organs live outside my body. I’m always trying to make sure they are safe. I … Continue reading “Conversations with a 7 year old”
Reframing winter, motherhood, and extroversion
Reframing winter My period is about to start, and I’m feeling all sorts of low energy and just want to sit in this chair with a heating blanket and veg. Winter months get to me. How about you? One thing that has helped me a bit is reframing winter. It’s not cold, it’s cozy. If … Continue reading “Reframing winter, motherhood, and extroversion”
Do you have a word for the year? Here’s mine
Do you listen to The Happier podcast? I’ve heard every episode! One thing that Gretchen Rubin and her sister Elizabeth Craft do every year is choose a word of the year. I usually don’t do this yearly practice because most years, I don’t really have something I want to focus on specifically so the practice … Continue reading “Do you have a word for the year? Here’s mine”
A lazy day fit check with a trick for choosing hats that look right, the lazy salad I make almost weekly, and a case for having more than one child that maybe you haven’t considered?
Choosing the right sized hat Happy Monday! Sunday I had my “regular” with my brother Allan. We had vegan Chinese food, and went to Goodwill, Costco, and the library. It felt like a lazy day for sneaks and comfy joggers. I’m kinda obsessed with my new red hat. ☺️ As someone who wears hats a … Continue reading “A lazy day fit check with a trick for choosing hats that look right, the lazy salad I make almost weekly, and a case for having more than one child that maybe you haven’t considered?”
The secret language of drivers
There’s one thing that revives my faith in humanity, makes me feel a little bit naughty, and tickles my insides… And that’s when someone passes me in a car and flashes their lights at me to warn me that a police car is ahead. One of life’s little joys! I don’t know them. They don’t … Continue reading “The secret language of drivers”
If You’re Having a Bad Day
A little hack I discovered when you’re having a crummy day or just need a quick pick me up— Search your google photos for “hugs” Everyone you’ve ever captured on film hugging will show up, including you and your beloved. It’s just a reminder of what really matters. Every evening, I end my prayers with … Continue reading “If You’re Having a Bad Day”