Ash Thoreau

I had high hopes of shedding 20 pounds this week, but a visit to my mom’s put a little detour in my plans. While I stayed active—lots of moving around, errands, and good old-fashioned family chaos—I didn’t get to squeeze in my usual exercise routine. Still, I managed to hit my weekly goal and dropped 2 pounds, so I’ll take the win!

Staying at my mom’s was a blast! We went on a mission to gear up Dais for winter and ended up going to Barnes & Noble (because who can resist?). There, I stumbled upon The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. It’s exactly what I’ve been hoping to do with my feeders—track all the feathered and furry visitors. I haven’t opened it yet, but I’m ready to check it out this weekend!

Work has been surprisingly fun too. My current trainee has turned out to be full of laughs. She has a knack for saying the most hilarious things—it’s been great. On a less positive note, my holiday overtime plans fell through. Thanksgiving at work is usually my favorite, but they canceled the extra shifts, claiming we have enough coverage. We’ll see how that plays out, especially when the inevitable call-outs start rolling in.

Anyway, that’s my quick check-in for now. My husband just got home, and I’m cutting into what little extra sleep I get. I hope you all have a spectacular rest of your week!