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A Day in the Life of a 2nd Grade Paraprofessional (Vol #1)
Let me set the scene for you. It’s early morning. I am armed with coffee, vibes, and the delusional hope that today might be normal. Reader, that hope did not survive the first hour. Being a paraprofessional in a second-grade classroom is like living inside a group chat that never stops talking, never stays on…
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Book Review – The Lost Crown by Sarah Miller
Reread Review – because sometimes a book hits even harder the second time Alright besties, gather ’round the bibliotheque firepit because I’m about to take you back to my origin story as a Romanov Girlie™. If you ever wanted to know, “Ashley, why do you know an unreasonable amount about long-dead Russian royalty?” Well. Let…
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January TBR: Starting 2026 With Vibes, Variety, and a Dash of Emotional Damage
Welcome to my first TBR of 2026. I’m setting intentions. I’m manifesting good vibes. I’m trying to be a girl who reads the books she says she’s going to read. Will I succeed? …Let’s not put that kind of pressure on me. But the stack is STACKING this month, and the vibes? Immaculate. Here’s what…
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A Letter to Myself at the Start of 2026
Dear Me, We Made It (Somehow???) Look at you. Still here. Still swinging. You walked into 2026 with bruised feelings, a stubborn amount of hope, and very specific playlists about becoming that girl. You didn’t glide into the year with grace. You limped in. You yeehawed in. You dragged yourself across the threshold like “surprise,…
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Why Titanic (1997) Will Live Rent-Free in My Brain Forever
(or: how a three-hour historical romance disaster movie emotionally imprinted on me at age nine and never let go. Yes, I see what I did there.) I just rewatched Titanic a few hours ago, which means I am currently emotionally compromised, spiritually damp, and operating on vibes alone. This is not a review. This is…
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My 2025 Wrap Up – In Which I Talk Endings, Proud Moments, and Jonas Brothers Concerts
Hello, bookish besties and festive friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and holidays! So today, I’m here to wrap up 2025.And before you say it: yes, I’m fully aware there are still six days left in the year. But those days are going to be spent being cozy, vibing, and intentionally forgetting…
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Blogmas Day 18/19/20 – Be Gentle With Yourself This Holiday Season
I skipped the last few days of Blogmas because I was tired. Like, bone-deep tired. Overstimulated. Tapped out. And instead of forcing myself to push through for the sake of consistency, I took a break. And if you’re reading this thinking, same, this post is for you. The holidays are loud. They’re bright. They’re full…
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Blogmas Day 17 – MORE Series I NEED to Stop Ghosting – Part 2
Welcome back to my December confessional. Today, we continue the saga of Series I Need to Finish is 2026 – the ones I’ve ghosted, breadcrumbed, emotionally neglected, or stared at one my shelves like “soon…probably…maybe.” Let’s just dive right into the carnage. 1. The Green Bone Saga – Fonda LeeStatus: Haven’t started but might be…
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Blogmas Day 16 – The Series I Need to Stop Ghosting Like a Man with Commitment Issues on Hinge – Part 1
Welcome back to Blogmas, babes, where I continue to expose my chaotic reading behavior as though it’s a personality trait the world asked for. On today’s episode? Series I Need to FINISH in 2026 Because…I need to stop ghosting these books like a man who says “I’m not ready for anything serious right now” and…
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Blogmas Day 15 – Reading Goals for 2026
Welcome back to Blogmas, where I post with the chaotic confidence of someone who has absolutely no business adding more goals to her plate but does it anyway. Today’s topic? My 2026 Reading Goals Yes. A whole new reading era. A renaissance. A “don’t ask how many books I bought vs. how many I actually…
Stories, Sips, and Shenanigans
Grab a book, pour a glass, and let's spiral together.
Stories, Sips, and Shenanigans 