Written on September 5, 2025, from Denver, Colorado where it is currently late summer. The weather is just as scattered as I feel.

Reeling-in the Reels – Despite not having social media accounts, YouTube Shorts has still got me wasting my life away. The algorithm’s get me every time! I’ve become an avid student of YouTube University where I’ve learned how to create my blog (hurray!) and how to do healthy hair care (obsessed!).

Trivia Game is Strong – I’ve hosted over 115 bar trivia quizzes in the last few years. Honing in on my public speaking skills and having fun while doing it. However, recently realized that speaking into a mic with eyes on me is very different than speaking into a mic where (1) people aren’t listening most of the time and (2) eyes are definitely not on me. Still, I think the exposure therapy helps.

Reading to Educate and Entertain – I recently read a book about sleep and the importance of circadian rhythms.  I found it helpful. As someone with sleep apnea, the importance of routine bedtimes and getting enough deep sleep is underestimated in my opinion.

I plan to get a more enjoyable read soon… Tried to read a murder mystery until I found out it was a real story a few pages in. Too creeped out to continue.

Dogs are Wonderful – My dog is the most un-distracting blogging buddy. She curls up beside me on my day-bed, slightly snores, and stays slightly out of arms reach. She’s an independent lady.