I am having a hard time knowing how to interact while out in public during the pandemic. Unlike a lot of other Americans, I am wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and am limiting my out of home activities. But I am still interacting with others, and it is harder to know how to act … Continue reading Social interactions during the pandemic →

After I finished undergrad at UNC, I moved into a house with 2 guys and 3 dogs. I lived in my sorority house my senior year sharing a room with 3 other girls and a bathroom with everyone in the house. There were too many of us crammed together. Lots of crying in the upstairs … Continue reading Goodbye my friend →

My name is Bailey, and I have been with my new family for almost 3 months now. My mom asked me to be a guest blogger today, so I thought what the heck, why not. She said I could be honest but it needed to be a happy post because she feels like the world … Continue reading The world according to Bailey →

I am embarrassed to be white. I am embarrassed to be an American. And I feel stuck. The brutal murder of George Floyd stunned me. But it shouldn't have. Racism has always been a part of our country. But what can I do? If I post on Instagram #blacklivesmatter, it won't change other people's behavior. … Continue reading I’m embarrassed →

Yesterday started off as a great day. I did a EMOM workout (every minute on the minute). 5 rounds of each exercise. I was a sweaty hot mess after. And my brain was so happy. Here is the breakdown: 3 Turkish Get Ups (both R and L), 20 secs of mountain climbers, 10 burpees, 10 … Continue reading Our sad new normal →

I remind myself daily that we have a lot to be grateful for. In this pandemic, we are what is referred to as "best case scenario." Meaning we can work from home, have job security, have enough food to eat, internet to support working and learning from home. I repeat, best case scenario. So as … Continue reading What to be grateful for? →

So glad to get some good news this week. Mothers' Day is always a trigger for me. My mom died the Wednesday after Mother's Day, and this will be the 5 year anniversary of her death. Want to know the good news? Let's start with the teen girl's big news. She got into Eno River … Continue reading Finally some good news →

I have only been doing the every other week grocery run and curbside pick ups outside of the house for the past month, but yesterday I had to make an impromptu trip to guess where? The post office... to get our special arrival of back yard chickens! If you read my last post, we are … Continue reading Leaving the house is so strange →

Well, we made it another week. Here are some highlights and plans for moving forward. The teens started shooting at cans with a BB gun. I guess this is more of a healthy way to rebel than injecting Lysol spray to kill the COVID virus. I cannot even believe I just typed that sentence. I … Continue reading Shelter in place – week 4 →

Well, we made it another week with the COVID craziness. I think we might actually be getting into somewhat of a routine. The husband does a grocery run early in the week, and then we supplement with curbside pick ups and grocery delivery. And lots and lots of Amazon deliveries. I felt guilty at first, … Continue reading Shelter in place – week 3 →