Tag: personal
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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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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 14 – My Life Goals for 2026
Welcome back to Stories, Sips, and Shenanigans, where I overshare with heart, hope, and just a sprinkle of delulu ambition. Today’s Blogmas post is basically me laying out my 2026 Life Upgrade Blueprint. Some would call these goals, but I’m calling them upgrades. They’re not exactly resolutions, but intentions. First: My word of the year…
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Blogmas Day 12/13 – The “Get to Know Me” Tag – 60 Questions of Chaos
Hello festive friends! I did skip yesterday, but I was feeling so congested and tired, and my body demanded rest. I’m still not at 100%, but I missed writing and I missed being here, so we’re gently hopping back in. I realized that while you might know my reading habits, my comfort media, and my…
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Blogmas Day 10 – The Day I Realized My Students Are Trying to Kill Me (Unintentionally…I Think)
Welcome to Day 10 of Blogmas. Today’s entry is brought to you by: Germs, chaos, holiday energy, and the sinking realization that my class might – MIGHT – be plotting my demise without even knowing it. Let’s set the stage. It’s December in an elementary school. Which means: Yesterday: The Downfall Begins Only 4 out…
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Blogmas Day 1 – Welcome to Blogmas 2025!
Besties…we made it to December. Somehow. Against all odds. Through chaos, cliffhangers, and emotional boss battles no one warned us about. Pull up a chair, unwrap a cozy blanket, and prepare to witness my blog’s very first Blogmas – cue the confetti cannons, dramatic holiday soundtrack, and the soft glow of a softly lit Christmas…
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