The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Happy Things Friday: 2 May

It’s May! The trees are blossoming, the snow tires have been swapped off the vehicles, and the shovels are (hopefully) packed away for good.

Last week was a blur — Easter Monday, two sick days…

My Fun List in Action: A Look at 2025 So Far

At the start of 2025, I didn’t set any traditional resolutions or goals.

Instead, I created two lists: Fun Ideas and Mantras. I wanted the year to feel light and flexible – more about (enjoyable)…

Goals, Habits, Joy, Life, Personality Insights, Planning
May, 01, 2025
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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week #4

We’ve made it to the home stretch. Today marks the last day of our April walking club (can you believe it?). I’ll be back next week with a final recap of the last two…

I’ll Pass on the €600,000 Watch (But I Will Take the Beach House)

A few years ago I read Crying in H Mart and followed that up by watching some interviews with the author, Michelle Zauner. A major theme of this memoir is the death of Zauner’s…

Gratitude in Practice: Joel Larsgaard!

Exciting news: Joel Larsgaard is in the house — figuratively speaking, of course.

Joel and his best friend Matt loved talking about money. They also loved drinking craft beer. Naturally, the next step was to…

Happy Things Friday: 25 April

Well, this month is chugging right along. I am finding it hard to believe that next month is May. It feels like once we hit mid-May, there won’t be much stopping until September. Our…