Blue Jay Corner
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I’m Here
After two months of trauma, I decided it was time to come back to posting here. I’m not sure when the last time I posted was, but I feel like I was healthier when I was writing regularly. So here I am. Before I begin, I’ll briefly say that I’m not going to post about Continue reading
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It’s Been a While
Two months, to be exact. It’s not that I haven’t wanted to write—I just haven’t had the words. But I’m here now, ready to catch you up on life and share some of the challenges I’ve faced when it comes to posting here or on social media. Rapid-Fire Updates Our Disney trip was fantastic—truly. It Continue reading
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Full House at the Feeders!
Today brought plenty of excitement at the feeders! I hadn’t seen Scout in a few days, and as much as I try not to worry when that happens, it’s hard not to let my imagination run wild. I suspect she lives the furthest away, judging by the direction she bolts when one of the boys Continue reading
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Blue Jay Corner and the Future
I’ve decided it’s time to dedicate a section of my blog to Blue Jay Corner, the hub of activity at my squirrel and bird feeders. When I first started, I didn’t think there would be much to write about. But in recent weeks, the drama and antics have been so entertaining that it feels silly Continue reading
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Rx Nature
Nature has always been my sanctuary. When I was younger, I made it a priority to immerse myself in it—whether hiking through trails or parking in a quiet spot to soak up the stillness. A few hours outside could lighten my heart and reset my mind. But things changed after I became a parent. Those Continue reading
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Busy Bee Weekend
This Weekend Was… A Lot. Thursday started with a follow-up Doctor’s appointment for my Zepbound prescription. My doctor seemed genuinely shocked when she found that I’m down 20 pounds in just seven weeks. She acted concerned while I was thrilled. It left me thinking, what’s “normal” here? Did I lose too much or is this Continue reading
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Life vs. Squirrel
I really thought this month would be different. I had a plan: a neatly outlined schedule of posts, and steps I’d take toward ‘finding myself.’ But life, as it often does, had other ideas. In my last post, I shared that it had been a rough week, and honestly, it still feels like I’m still Continue reading
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Birds and Squirrels
I’m thrilled—my squirrel and blue jay friends are back! I thought they might have moved on since I hadn’t seen them in a few days, but today they were all at “Blue Jay Corner” again! It turns out the jays have claimed the early morning hours to themselves, while my squirrel buddy shows up in Continue reading
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Over Here, Trying to Whistle While I Work
The third dose of Zepbound really kicked me in the ass. Maybe part of it was that I spent the afternoon in the sun, holding my heavy toddler and yelling at a train—who knows. Wednesday’s headache rolled right into Thursday, and it was a bad one. Thankfully, Excedrin Migraine rescued me from my misery. It Continue reading
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Chasing Goals
Big news arrived yesterday: my insurance will cover Zepbound until June of next year. After that, the coverage ends. With a clear timeline, it’s time to set a solid goal and push myself harder than ever. I’ve decided I want to lose a minimum of 2 pounds a week. That adds up to 64 pounds Continue reading
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