April 2026

Starting the month off strong, Alex and I went on a short trip to Arizona for a few days. We hadn’t had a proper vacation since 2024. While there were a lot of beautiful things to see, there’s one thing we hadn’t really expected: COLD weather. Yes, we were up in the mountains, but the wind was absolutely relentless. Which put a bit of a damper on a lot of our plans (see: sitting outside whilst drinking beer). We both agreed that we would visit Arizona again, only during a different time of year. 

Petrified Forest

Starting our journey on the beer trail

Some pretty great museums!

Everything in bloom at the botanical garden in Phoenix

It’s always nice to get away, but it’s even nicer to come back home. The trip felt like a reset. And resetting is exactly what I have been doing. 

The day before we went on our trip, I interviewed for a part time job back at the library. I was 99% sure I was in the running for the position, but I never want to assume. When we got back home, I found out that I did get the gig. It was a huge relief. It’s scary to leave a secure full-time job without a solid plan in place. Even though this is a major cut to my hours and pay, it feels like a great foundation. 

I was ready to jump back into work, but I found out the position doesn’t begin until May 4. Over a month away?! I cannot remember a time in my life when I’ve had that much time off. 

The rest of April has honestly gone by in a blur. I spent a lot of time catching up on house work, and getting my life organized. I’m happy to say I was able to rest. A LOT. I’ve also been socializing more than I have in years. It’s great to have the time to see family and friends. I was starting to become more of a hermit and it’s wild how easy it is to get comfortable in the role. But being around people? That’s SO important…even when you don’t want to. 

Another exciting thing that has been happening this month is I started beginner adult ballet classes. I signed up a few months ago through the park district. I’ve always been fascinated by dancing. Part of me wished I had done that as a kid. I don’t know that I would have ever actually signed up because it seems a little silly to try something like this with ZERO dance experience, but the very last session of this class ended on my 40th birthday. I don’t know…that just felt a little like fate to me. I’m so tickled to end my 30s and start my 40s dancing. Dancing BADLY, but dancing just the same. 

So that’s basically all that’s going on for me right now. May is going to be a huge month for me. April also felt pivotal, but in a more subtle way. I certainly feel more rested and grounded. I also feel inspired by new landscapes, new experiences, and a fresh start. A perfect way to close out my year and the end of another decade. 

I’m so excited for what’s ahead! Thanks so much for being here.