nice to meet you
My name is Cindy…
and if your idea of a good time involves a stack of unread books, another hobby, and plans to slow down a little, we’ll probably get along. I’m a WFH girlie with plenty of things I want to do when I close my laptop. Around here, I’m sharing my analog mornings, crafternoons with friends, what I’m reading, and little bits of life with my family. Hopefully you leave with a book to add to your pile or something you’re excited to try. And if you pick up another hobby, please tell me so I feel better about mine. I miss when we shared things online just because we were excited about them. So that’s what I’m doing here. Cheers to making the internet fun again!

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Currently on the bookshelf…
I don’t do star ratings, but I will tell you what I loved, what annoyed me, and whether I ignored my family to finish it.
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The pressure of packing
If I could snap my fingers and magically arrive at my destination, I would be the happiest girl in the world. (I mean, who wouldn’t? Am I right?) To be honest, I don’t even mind the actual flying. Are you kidding me? Getting lost in…
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Making room for me
The last ten years have been a lot. Two degrees, a third on the way, a major move across the country, switching careers, and taking chances. I’ve worked hard to build this life, and I’m proud of that. But somewhere in all of it, I…
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My September Book Wrap-up
Apparently, I was very busy in September. Busy scaring myself and then picking up another book like I hadn’t learned a thing. I read fourteen books this month, and there were definitely more dark reads than I’m used to. Was I scared? Yes. Did I…
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And just like that…
A new blog is born. And I’m six months shy of turning 40. Normally, I don’t like to share my age, but I’m at that point in life where I really don’t care. Life is good, and it feels good too. Why are we whispering…



