Easter weekend is already around the corner⌠and honestly, Iâm not even done with the last one. You know that feeling when time just keeps moving, but youâre still somewhere back there, trying to catch up? Thatâs me right now. I donât feel ready to jump into another âweekend mode,â another set of plans, another … More Not Ready for the Next Weekend
Itâs been a strange week. Coming back to work after being away for a month sounds simple in theory â you just open your laptop and continue where you left off. But thatâs not how it feels. Itâs more like stepping into a moving train, trying to find your balance while everything is already in … More <>A Heavy Week<>
Lately, Iâve been ill.Nothing dramatic, nothing you can clearly point a finger at â just this exhausting, dragging 37.2 °C (about 99 °F) that keeps coming back. On paper it doesnât sound like much, but in my body it feels awful. Aching muscles, heaviness in every limb, that strange âalmost-fluâ feeling, and a constant tiredness … More Somewhere Between Sick and Fine
These vacation day posts changed my style of blogging completely đI need a post about things I care about or experience, not a diary about each and every day… I spend most of my workday sitting in front of a computer, working with people. Iâm not complaining â I love my job â but sometimes … More Why I Try to Walk 10,000 Steps Every Day
Iâve been struggling lately, feeling like everything around me is too much. Work, home, lifeâitâs all felt overwhelming. So, I made the decision to take 4 days off from work and do nothing at home. I ignored the chores, let the laundry pile up, and let the dust settle. Instead, I spent the time watching … More Taking a Breather
May brings fresh energy and blooming beginnings. This month, I’m focusing on garden tasks, creative projects, and grounding routines like journaling in my grimoire. With no big renovation plans (maybe just the bathroomâŚ), I’m choosing to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the rhythm of springâespecially with Nelle turning thirteen! … More May Goals & Intentions
On sunny days, lifeâs ups and downs feel lighter. Setbacks come and go, manageable and fleeting. But on gray, heavy days, the downs stack up, and the ups feel distant. I try to break the spellâto find warmth in small things, to remind myself that this will pass. Some days, it works. Others, it doesnât. … More The Weight of the Sky
As the year’s first month comes to a close, I’m reflecting on everything that has happenedâboth the highs and the lows. I hope to do this every month, but we will see, I’m not good at this! Highlights of the Month: Challenges: Looking Ahead to February: Thank you, January, for all that you brought. Iâm … More Goodbye January!
Making the decision to reduce my work hours to 128 hours a month wasnât easy, but it felt necessary. I love my job and the people I work with. The ownerâs values align with mine, and the supportive work environment makes it hard to imagine stepping away. Also, I work from home, so it’s easy … More How I Decided to Reduce My Work Hours to 128 Hours a Month
As we welcome the New Year, I like to take a moment to reflect on the things that bring me joy, the areas of my life that could use a little more attention, and the skills Iâd love to learn. I believe itâs not just about changing everything at once, but about celebrating the little … More New Year’s Resolutions: Loving What I Do, Improving What Counts, and Finding Better Ways to Grow.
As I look back at this year, Iâm reminded of all the momentsâbig and smallâthat have shaped me. Itâs been a year of personal growth, health challenges, and continued efforts to balance family life, work, and home renovations. There have been highs and lows, and lower than the low… Health Scare: The year began with … More A Year 2024 in Reflection
I’m so happy to have Melinda from Looking for the Light as a wonderful supporter in the blogging community. Although we havenât known each other for long, her kindness, warmth, and genuine encouragement always shine through in her thoughtful comments. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend visiting her blog, where she shares beautiful insights … More #5: From Followers to Friends â Melinda from lookingforthelight.blog
Today, I want to celebrate a truly remarkable womanâmy mom, who turns 71 today. Her life has been filled with challenges, and yet, sheâs always faced them with strength and resilience that leave me in awe. Back in 1991, after Latvia regained its independence, things were really tough. Work was hard to come by, and … More Happy 71st Birthday to My Incredible Mom! đ
One of the highlights of my workday is my midday 5K walk in the park. With a sitting job, moving around is essential, and this walk helps me meet my step goals while providing a much-needed mental reset. The park is particularly beautiful, especially around the small pond where the ducks gather. Every day, I … More Ducks in the Park: My Midday 5K
For a while now, it felt like everything was piling upâwork, renovation, family commitments, and life in general. Iâve been juggling so many responsibilities, and it has become overwhelming. It felt as if I were trapped in a series of dark tunnels with no end in sight. The weight of it all pressed down and … More Sunday: Finding the Light in One of Many Tunnels