Ponderance of Pondering

Working on that cursive. #handwritin #calligraphy #practice #ihaventdonethisinawhile #mightactuallytakesomecalligraphyclasses #ampersand #becauseimclassy

I was too busy living in the moment to take pictures of all the bands I saw this weekend (also, my phone died halfway through Friday), so here are the only ones I do have: @jawbreakerband @paramore @bayside @sayanything @riot_fest #untilnexttime #riotfest #riotfestsucks #butnotreally #bucketlist #9outof12 #concertpermonth

Yeah, I dunno. How goes it, my dames and dudes? #derp #whatlonghashtagshouldimakeuptoday #doesanyonereallyreadthese #apparently210peopleusedthatlastone #goodforthem #feelinglikepoop #meh

Part 2 of #renegadecraftfair are these bath products from @solace_apothecary (Left to right) Restoring Chickweed Salve, Lemongrass with Poppy Seeds Body Soap, and Bath Soak for Freeing Relaxation. Everything smells wonderful and I'll follow up once I use the salve and bath salt. The soap is the bomb: I have sensitive skin that dries easily and this is so flippin' gentle. #shopsmall #smallbusiness #shoplocal #bath #treatyoself #goodstuff #happygram (at Renegade Craft Fair)

Went to the Renegade Craft Fair with @emilypacione and came across this lovely candle shop. The guys are sweet and the candles smell divine. Plus, who can say no to 60 hours of radiant vibes you'll get out of one candle? Go check them out! I have more fun things I picked up that I will share on here later tonight. #renegadecraftfair #edgewatercandles #oakmoss #amber #shopsmall #shoplocal #smallbusiness #lookatthatsleekdesign #whatthewhat (at Edgewater Candles)

Good morning! Made veggie curry and coffee for breakfast. I'm hoping for a fun filled Sunday. -not pictured: me blocking Stewie with one arm from eating my food- #sundayfunday #goodmorning #curry #hammermuseum #chillin #thiscatwilleatanything

First year is in the books. I could ramble on about how much I love him and why I do, but if you've ever been in our presence, I hope you already see how much we fit together and make each other happy. #firstanniversary #boyfriend #derpface #ilovehim #wedonttakenormalpictures #actuallywedonttakemanypicturesatall #idontcare #summer2017

How am I supposed to go to work with her laying on me like this? #goodmorning #catsofinstagram #stewie #longhaircat #cuddles

I can never stay mad at that face. #catsofinstagram #longhaircat #norwegianforestcat #longhairdomestic #imverytired #adoptdontshop #seniorcat #goodnight

Picked up some plant babies from Gethsemane today with Em. We found some herbs and are going to build terrariums for the bathroom, but this sweet tropical dude is for the bedroom. Damn, I love plants 🌱 ❤️ #happysaturday #plants #apartmentliving #houseplants #iloveplants #imadeaweirdyellasweexitedthegardens #iwasoverlyexcited (at Gethsemane Garden Center)

Trying out these Stōk cold brew shots mixed with iced almond milk. Thought I would wake up a little early and find some beauty in this world before a long work day. #stokcoffee #stokcoffeeshot #fridaymorning #goodmorningpost #blackunicorn #shesourmascot

Practice watch you preach and bring about the change you want to see in the world. Let's talk, let's protect, and let's nurture what we love about our communities- local, national, and worldwide. #chicago #illinois #charlottesville #virginia #vigil #federalplaza #solidarity #nerdfighters #dftba (at Federal Center and Plaza)

Forming good habits and routines again. I've been making my own coffee and riding the trains to work to save up money. Positive rant: Just remember that good habits and routines take time; nothing is how you plan it. Messing up is part of the process and you're already a step up from yesterday just for following through. I know you hear that all the time. If you're stuck and don't know how to move up, reach out to your friends and family. Reach out to me, to anyone. Everyone lives their own, different path, so someone has to have a piece of advice or way that might agree with you. Experimenting builds experience. Do something-big or small-to help you reach your end goal.

8th out of 12 in my annual bucket list. Had a great time listening to some songs from my teen years. As always, it's great hanging out with @jeremypelcher. I'm gonna miss this nerd.

Came home from work, swabbed my mouth four times, and about to eat dinner. It's that simple to #bethematch for those in need of bone marrow transplants. Please sign up, as a way to actively help out those in need and not even spend a dime. join.bethematch.org/friends #bethematchregistry #bonemarrow #cancersucks