Book #1 of 2026 - complete

7/10 as there was just so many differences than the show. Enjoyable read but the differences threw me right off.

I started and finished a book today. It had my attention since page 1. 9/10 for me.

I turned 38 yesterday. So my one birthday wish to myself is to just live and do what I want. Read more. Spend more quality time with my family. Learn a new skill in arts. Learn new recipes. Live a healthier lifestyle. Just become the very best version of me I can be.

The thing about functional depression is you don’t realize how dark you feel until you’re alone. My day usually distracts me with work and my daughter. But as soon as it’s just me, everything just feels heavy…

My challenge was 12 books in 12 months. I’ve read two so far. So now to use the hours I’m spending waiting for my car, to try and get book 3 on the calendar.

I’ve lost all the motivation to do anything. I’m doing my best just to stay above water. I’m a good mom. She has everything she needs. But the rest of my world just gets the bare minimum, if that.

I’m slowly digging myself out of the financial hole I got myself into and it feels pretty dang good that I’m doing it myself.

My husband took me for breakfast this morning. This rarely happens so it was a very sweet moment. I now get to spend the day with my mini-me, and while she napped, I did too.

Now if only my chronic back pain would lighten up.

I’ve spent the last few days processing. My boss got fired last week and ever since, work has been actually less stressful and I don’t feel the ridiculous anxiety going into the building wondering if I’m going to get screamed at.

I’m holding myself accountable for not doing anything productive daily now. To be mindful as my bestie said, one thing. You just need to do one thing.

Today, I folded laundry, changed our duvet covers, worked for 7.5 hours with a messed up foot, and wrapped a birthday gift.

Now to rot.

I’ve been in this depression episode for 3 weeks now. While I -want- to spend my day in bed hiding, I’ve decided to try and do something every day. Today I took Bug to her appt, did a Costco run for 24m for her, meal prepped and bought myself a game.

Downside: I’m pretty sure I fractured my toe

Managed to get a second book into January.

Really enjoyed this one. It gave off Gilmore Girls vibes but more adult. And that was the vibe that the author was going for.

So 5/5 stars for me 🩷🩷

Finished my first book of 2025 last night. Giving it a solid 3/5 stars. Loved the similarity to the story of the Lion King. But it did not capture my attention and it was semi-difficult to finish it.

…. I don’t know how to feel about what’s going on the last couple of days, but holy hell I need my brain to just shut off.

2025: I’m challenging myself to read 12 books in 12 months. If I do more, it’s a bonus.

I’m also challenging myself to do one hour of self care a day: including potential naps for exhaustion and burn out, colouring or reading.

I need to finally focus on me so I can be the best mama to my girl.