life + the extras

I read one book in 2024 (and technically I didn't finish it until 2025). I read 3 books in 2025, and it was hard. I borrowed a bunch of ebooks from the library, read a chapter or two and just didn't finish them. I probably started and didn't finish more books than I actually read in 2025.

But I'm starting to like reading again. I've read more books this year than I've read in the last two years combined so that's good. I'm trying to pace things out, not to overwhelm myself too much, but also not trying to slog through a book I'm not feeling just for the sake of saying I finished it.

I've kinda missed it. So I'm glad I'm reading again.

Blocking people.

I've already started, but whenever I see anyone doing or saying anything that I'm not rocking with, I'm blocking. I'm done with listening, reading, or dealing with anything I'm not vibing with, especially if you're rage baiting or being disingenuous or just flat out being a dumbass for clicks.

I'm so tired of fandoms and stans and certain demographics of people and protecting my peace is the one resolution that I'm for damn sure keeping.

3rd party voters, burn in hell. Trump supporters, burn in hell. You are everything wrong with this country. And I knew that, but you all really showed out this time. The racism and misogyny and homophobia and transphobia just thrives in you and you can't wait to proudly announce it to the world. The stupidity, it's there too, and you're really proud of that also.

Read more books. I'm the kind of person that goes on reading sprees where I read 10, 11, 15 books in a week and then I get burned out and don't read a book for an entire year. So, in 2024 I will try to read at least one book a month. It will be part of my self-care routine. Put on some music, light a candle, and just read for an hour or two.

Be more intentional about getting healthy. I've lost 30 pounds since May not by "dieting" per se, but by changing a lot about the way I eat, but I want to be more proactive about getting healthy. So, my focus is to go back to doing my water aerobics class three times a week, add more vegetables to my overall diet, and only eat dessert once a week, twice at the maximum.

Budget, budget, budget. I've got to cut frivolous spending. Which means bringing lunch from home and not ordering door dash. And make my coffee at home. Winan's can see me a little less in 2024 (although I must give myself credit for never buying chocolate when I'm in the chocolate store and just buying coffee.)

These seem like three things I can do that aren't going to overwhelm me. They are also things I'm currently trying to do, so it's not as though I'm making myself some random promise that I'll feel pressured to do and then ultimately cop out on.

1. Uploaded a prior auth into the system.

2. Faxed off a plan of care to a doctor's office.

3. Answered a few phone calls.

4. Watched 2 kdrama episodes.

5. Spent a couple hours on tiktok.

Tomorrow I leave the office early just 'cause.

I had a very productive day.

1. Pictures of his spit in a box because he is sick.

2. Texts messages that say, "You smell like cheese best friend."

1. Pictures of his spit in a box because he is sick.

2. Texts messages that say, "You smell like cheese best friend."

And to be fair, I don't actually get his videos directly, I just get ladies being all hot and bothered about it, so maybe I am on the right side, but seriously, I need to be following more women not being hot and bothered by men telling them what to do (in a sexy way, not an asshole way), because that's not for me.

This also applies to booktok. Stop giving me recs for books about women who take orders and give me more books about women who give orders.