…and so begins the holiday season! And little did we know that COVID would hit our household right amidst the throws of Thanksgiving. Cary got diagnosed with COVID-19 right before Turkey Day, making it a truly memorable year. Thankfully, his case was mild and didn’t require him to have to go to the hospital. Truly [...]
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald October was full of lots of exciting news, a slower/welcome change of pace at the hospital, and lots of time with family. We carved out time to see my godparents for the baptism of our goddaughter, Addie Grace, in [...]
Fall is HERE! Anyone else get in some kinda way when this season hits? Trey Kennedy perfectly captures the depth of love girls have for autumn. And if anyone can attest to my enduring love for fall, it's my husband. He watched me unpack all the candles and decorative pumpkins from my recent Target online [...]
Did it even happen? I feel I blinked and it was gone. September is oftentimes one of my favorite months, because it ushers in a new season: FALL! Being the basic girl that I am, I love fall and everything that comes with it: pumpkin spice, autumnal candles, and all the cozy things. But this [...]
"I can see us lost in the memories,August slipped away into a moment in time,'Cause it was never mine" Anyone else feel like this month never even happened? The more time that this pandemic takes up on my calendar, the more my days and months just seem to blend together. Because nothing really changes. That [...]
Welcome to the Dirty Myrtle! FUN FACT: Myrtle Beach was named (not after the crepe myrtle) but after the waxed myrtle bushes that grew abundantly in this region. Today it's known for its beaches, seafood, and numerous tourist attractions. Did I ever imagine myself calling this city my home? NEVER! But here we are two [...]
July was a whirlwind! Worked a few long stretches in the hospital. Celebrated Fourth of July at work because #lifeinmedicine. Went to in-person church for the first time since the pandemic. Had lunch with my freshmen roomie while she was vacationing with family at Litchfield. Went to Charleston to help my grandmother move into a [...]
June was probably THE busiest month in 2021 thus far. Started the month working a stretch of 6 days in a row. Went to the movies for the first time since 2020 and saw two movies (Cruella & In The Heights). Celebrated my friend Karen's birthday by going to the movies and eating sushi. Celebrated [...]
Father's Day is Sunday, June 20th! Have you thought about what you're gonna get dad this year? If not, no worries, I got ya covered! And this year, I want to be intentional to have things at various price points. I know many of us are trying to be intentional with our purchases post-pandemic so [...]
May was the most satisfying exhale after months of holding my breath. Did anyone else feel a turning of the tides in May? It was the month that pandemic policies started being lifted. Masks were no longer required in most cities and states. Large gatherings became more of the norm. And schedules started to pick [...]
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