• Home
  • CONTACT
  • TRAVEL
  • ABOUT
© 2026 Freya Theme by Sparrow and Snow
  • Home
  • CONTACT

The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
  • Home
  • CONTACT

The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL

Favourite Things: January 2025

The holiday season is over, the glitter has settled, and I am back with a roundup of my favourite things from the month of January – a number of which were Christmas gifts!

SLEEPER EARRINGS

Where…

Continue Reading
  • Favourite Things
  • Feb, 03, 2025
  • 34 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 31 January

And just like that, we’re saying goodbye to the first month of the year. It feels…bizarre?

It also feels exciting because tomorrow is Day #1 for The F.I.G. Collective. Get your pens ready!!!!

In all my…

Continue Reading
  • Happy Things Friday, Thrifting
  • Jan, 31, 2025
  • 39 Comments

On My Shelf: January 2025

Before I start discussing the books I’ve already read, let’s chat about one book I’m currently reading – The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which just so happens to be the Cool Bloggers…

Continue Reading
  • Reading
  • Jan, 30, 2025
  • 37 Comments

Wrapping up My Year of Shmita

I’ve been putting off writing this recap for weeks now. I think it’s because I’m not sure how to tie up my experience with a neat and tidy bow when the reality is obvious:…

Continue Reading
  • Faith, Habits, Life, Sabbath, Year of Shmita
  • Jan, 29, 2025
  • 25 Comments

Three Little Joys (January 2024)

Every once in a while I feel compelled to inject an extra dose of gratitude into the week. I’ve dubbed this series “Three Little Joys” and affectionately consider it to be the baby sibling…

Continue Reading
  • Joy
  • Jan, 28, 2025
  • 45 Comments

The F.I.G. Collective

Every day in February I’m going to write down something positive. It could be a glimmer of light on a dark day (literally or figuratively), a tiny triumph, or a happy thing. It could…

Continue Reading
  • Gratitude, Joy
  • Jan, 27, 2025
  • 74 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 24 January + Help Me Name the Club!

January is almost over. I’m okay with that. The main upside of this rather dismal winter month is the increased light we’re getting each day. At first it wasn’t very noticeable, but now we’re…

Continue Reading
  • Happy Things Friday, Thrifting
  • Jan, 24, 2025
  • 46 Comments
« 1 … 45 46 47 48 49 … 98 »
Hi! I'm Elisabeth...

    Become a Patron!
    Search
    Travel
    GUESTS
    BOOKS
    Recent posts
    • Helsinki Catchall: Random Pictures + Things We’ve Done

      May 7, 2026

    • Cool Bloggers Walking Club April 2026: Final Recap

      May 6, 2026

    • On My Shelf: Books Read April 2026

      May 5, 2026

    © 2026 Freya Theme by Sparrow and Snow| Privacy Policy