Cate A.
@iamcate.bsky.social
Books. Music. Games. Food. Plants. Preschool teacher. Fan girl. 30+ but never truly growing up. 🧚♀️🌈
About halfway to Winter break everyone. We can do this. 👊🏻
December 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
About halfway to Winter break everyone. We can do this. 👊🏻
Yesterday, it was 10 years since my dad passed. I had to work yesterday morning so I wore a jacket that was my Mom’s (she’s been gone almost 4 years). Grief is so strange. Learning to live with grief is tough. Beautiful but tough. If you’re a grieving person, I see you. I’m sending love to you. 🤍
December 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Yesterday, it was 10 years since my dad passed. I had to work yesterday morning so I wore a jacket that was my Mom’s (she’s been gone almost 4 years). Grief is so strange. Learning to live with grief is tough. Beautiful but tough. If you’re a grieving person, I see you. I’m sending love to you. 🤍
I am so freaking proud of Louis Tomlinson. My god. Like, so proud.
December 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I am so freaking proud of Louis Tomlinson. My god. Like, so proud.
Made a very yummy potato and corn soup for this cold, rainy day.
Have I mentioned I love soup?
Have I mentioned I love soup?
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Made a very yummy potato and corn soup for this cold, rainy day.
Have I mentioned I love soup?
Have I mentioned I love soup?
I have an open house this morning (on a Saturday?! Bleh but oh well) then I’m going to pick up some fun things, stop by Lush, get an eggnog daiquiri, and go home then take a bath & we’ll see what happens from there.
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I have an open house this morning (on a Saturday?! Bleh but oh well) then I’m going to pick up some fun things, stop by Lush, get an eggnog daiquiri, and go home then take a bath & we’ll see what happens from there.
Cold full moon tonight yall. Make sure to take time to journal about the things you’re ready to release & release the things that no longer serve you so they’re left here.
Love you! 🌕
Love you! 🌕
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Cold full moon tonight yall. Make sure to take time to journal about the things you’re ready to release & release the things that no longer serve you so they’re left here.
Love you! 🌕
Love you! 🌕
Tried a chocolate orange today. Wonderful. Absolutely delicious.
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Tried a chocolate orange today. Wonderful. Absolutely delicious.
I. Love. Hot. Chocolate. It’s soooo cozy.
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I. Love. Hot. Chocolate. It’s soooo cozy.
This has been…well, not a bad day necessarily but I do have a co-teacher I am about ready to send out into the cold. And I don’t get that way about people too often but I’ve just about had it.
I hope everyone else is having an incredibly lovely day.
I hope everyone else is having an incredibly lovely day.
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This has been…well, not a bad day necessarily but I do have a co-teacher I am about ready to send out into the cold. And I don’t get that way about people too often but I’ve just about had it.
I hope everyone else is having an incredibly lovely day.
I hope everyone else is having an incredibly lovely day.
It was delicious and I ate too much. But lentil “meatballs” are an excellent application of the lentil.
Me: not sure what I want to eat. Maybe just something quick.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
December 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It was delicious and I ate too much. But lentil “meatballs” are an excellent application of the lentil.
🐇🐇🐇 (I almost forgot!)
December 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🐇🐇🐇 (I almost forgot!)
Me: not sure what I want to eat. Maybe just something quick.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Me: not sure what I want to eat. Maybe just something quick.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
Also me: makes tomato sauce & “meatballs” (they’re lentils, beans, and a little Impossible grounds) and why not a little pasta 🫠
It’s raining & kinda cool so it felt like a good idea when I was in the kitchen.
Back to school tomorrow. It’s been a wonderful time off. I do have a little bit of the Sunday Scaries but it’s gonna be ok.
Godspeed all as we head into December. ❤️
Godspeed all as we head into December. ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Back to school tomorrow. It’s been a wonderful time off. I do have a little bit of the Sunday Scaries but it’s gonna be ok.
Godspeed all as we head into December. ❤️
Godspeed all as we head into December. ❤️
This is the first holiday season in years that I won’t have anyone guilt trip me for having a hard time with it or that I’ll have to fake happy my way through. It’s a relief. I’m not a grinch, I just have a really hard time, and THAT’S OK. F the people who made me feel guilty about it for so long.
November 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is the first holiday season in years that I won’t have anyone guilt trip me for having a hard time with it or that I’ll have to fake happy my way through. It’s a relief. I’m not a grinch, I just have a really hard time, and THAT’S OK. F the people who made me feel guilty about it for so long.
Did something I haven’t done in a very long time today. I stopped by the drive thru daiquiri shop after going to the bookstore & the grocery store. I might have gotten in my feelings a little bit and thought a beverage was a good idea.
It is very tasty though.
It is very tasty though.
November 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Did something I haven’t done in a very long time today. I stopped by the drive thru daiquiri shop after going to the bookstore & the grocery store. I might have gotten in my feelings a little bit and thought a beverage was a good idea.
It is very tasty though.
It is very tasty though.
As we head fully into the holiday season, I think of people like me who are grieving & maybe they’re alone too. No matter how long it’s been, I realize I’m still figuring out this time of year for myself & learning what I want it to be now. Whatever your situation, you are valid & seen & loved.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
As we head fully into the holiday season, I think of people like me who are grieving & maybe they’re alone too. No matter how long it’s been, I realize I’m still figuring out this time of year for myself & learning what I want it to be now. Whatever your situation, you are valid & seen & loved.
Find it absolutely incredible that I can just make soup. I love soup so much. Tonight I roasted a few veggies and blended them with veg stock, added a can of tomatoes, a little sauce & it was perfect. Absolute perfection.
Even added a little toasted cheese sammie. 🥣🥪
Even added a little toasted cheese sammie. 🥣🥪
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Find it absolutely incredible that I can just make soup. I love soup so much. Tonight I roasted a few veggies and blended them with veg stock, added a can of tomatoes, a little sauce & it was perfect. Absolute perfection.
Even added a little toasted cheese sammie. 🥣🥪
Even added a little toasted cheese sammie. 🥣🥪
Officially on break and I’ve already decided today will be a very very slow possibly do little to nothing day. And that’s fine. I’m also planning a bed day soon. Those are fine as well. Happy days.
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Officially on break and I’ve already decided today will be a very very slow possibly do little to nothing day. And that’s fine. I’m also planning a bed day soon. Those are fine as well. Happy days.
I have only to be at school today and y’all, I am *struggling*. The day is almost halfway done but my body knows that break is coming & it is in NEED.
November 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I have only to be at school today and y’all, I am *struggling*. The day is almost halfway done but my body knows that break is coming & it is in NEED.
I was at lunch and the tiredness just engulfed me. I think the combo of a little car trouble, this feast thing we’re having at school tomorrow, & just this time of year is weighing on me a little.
But Breaks next week so I can make it till then!
But Breaks next week so I can make it till then!
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I was at lunch and the tiredness just engulfed me. I think the combo of a little car trouble, this feast thing we’re having at school tomorrow, & just this time of year is weighing on me a little.
But Breaks next week so I can make it till then!
But Breaks next week so I can make it till then!
Tonight feeling very grateful for the way the universe, God, whatever you want to refer to it as takes care of things. And very grateful for kind people. I always try to be kind. And I think even trying helps make sure it comes back around.
TPWK for real yall. It’s not just a cute saying.
TPWK for real yall. It’s not just a cute saying.
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Tonight feeling very grateful for the way the universe, God, whatever you want to refer to it as takes care of things. And very grateful for kind people. I always try to be kind. And I think even trying helps make sure it comes back around.
TPWK for real yall. It’s not just a cute saying.
TPWK for real yall. It’s not just a cute saying.
Something that’s part of my grief journey that’s probably taken me too long to get too is actually looking at different insurance companies. My parents used the same agents and company for forever & once they both passed, I just kept on. Now, I’m looking by to make a change.
This journey is weird.
This journey is weird.
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Something that’s part of my grief journey that’s probably taken me too long to get too is actually looking at different insurance companies. My parents used the same agents and company for forever & once they both passed, I just kept on. Now, I’m looking by to make a change.
This journey is weird.
This journey is weird.
Yesterday, I made a full dinner. Vegetarian roast dinner. Today all I wanted was buttered noodles with peas. So I had buttered noodles with peas (and parm).
I contain multitudes.
I contain multitudes.
November 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Yesterday, I made a full dinner. Vegetarian roast dinner. Today all I wanted was buttered noodles with peas. So I had buttered noodles with peas (and parm).
I contain multitudes.
I contain multitudes.
🚨food
TADA!!! My puddings puffed up a little more than I’d like but I think my oil wasn’t hot enough when I added my mixture.
TADA!!! My puddings puffed up a little more than I’d like but I think my oil wasn’t hot enough when I added my mixture.
November 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
🚨food
TADA!!! My puddings puffed up a little more than I’d like but I think my oil wasn’t hot enough when I added my mixture.
TADA!!! My puddings puffed up a little more than I’d like but I think my oil wasn’t hot enough when I added my mixture.
I’m doing a roast dinner. Well, I’m doing a small portion of what I understand a roast dinner to be. I’ve made a nut roast, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, sprouts, & carrots. Oh and gravy! 🧑🍳
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I’m doing a roast dinner. Well, I’m doing a small portion of what I understand a roast dinner to be. I’ve made a nut roast, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes, sprouts, & carrots. Oh and gravy! 🧑🍳