2024 Favorites – Pottery, Wine, and the Best Tanning Drops for Pale Girlies
2024 has been a good year. It feels like a return to myself. Like seeing a friend after years apart. So many good memories I'm eager to put in our yearly photo album. Here are 10 things that made this year top notch. 1. A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrali...
The Best Book I Read in 2024 | A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrali
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrali affected my brain chemistry so much, I almost considered not writing this post to gatekeep this magnificent creation. Plus there's the fear that you will read this book and completely disagree with me. It feels like a...
Is a Blog Just a Public, Digital Commonplace Book? | A Discussion
This idea has been rolling around in my head for the past few days, and it felt appropriate to examine it thoroughly on the medium of discussion. My question is this: is a blog just a commonplace book that's digital and public? Some background if you're unfamiliar...
Turning 32 | Romanticize Life with Me Vlog Ep. 13
I turned 32 a couple of weeks ago now and I'm still warm and fuzzy from it all. I take my birthday way too seriously. There was a particularly traumatic birthday in my teenage years where no one showed up. So I've grown to put a lot of stock into the day. Things don't...
My Breakup with the Planner Community: A Discussion
I don't know how to articulate this feeling exactly, but I'll just say it and we can work from there. I feel like I'm not part of the planner community anymore. Blame it on COVID or grief over my father unexpectedly passing, it just feels like there's the great divide...
10 Ways to Grow Your Newsletter This Year
Whether it's a goal for this year or something you've just been meaning to work on, a newsletter is a great way to keep in touch with your customers/readers. It keeps them informed about your products, services, company news, etc. Here are ten ways to grow your...
How Do You Declutter When Your Significant Other Isn’t Into It
Waiting for "spring cleaning" never seems to work for me. Once the holidays are over I start to feel that decluttering itch. Decluttering your home can be a daunting task, especially if your significant other isn't as enthusiastic about it as you are. It's important...
5 Reasons You Should Take an ASL Class in the New Year
Whether or not you make resolutions or are more of a new year to-do list person like myself, consider adding learning ASL to your list. American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich and expressive language that is used by millions of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in...
5 of the Best Things to Do When You’re Overwhelmed by Work
If you're feeling overwhelmed by work, it can be easy to feel like you're stuck in a rut. Trust me. I definitely get it. There have been too many days to count recently where I just stare at my computer, overwhelmed on what to work on next. There are some simple...
KAYLA BENDA
Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.
