This week I am grateful for…
151. Snow fight with my niece (and nephews)
152. Pancakes for breakfast
153. That after-workout feeling
154. Winning a battle with the insurance company
155. Knives Out 3
#151: Snow fight with my niece and nephews
We got about 2 inches of snow in Massachusetts today, just enough to turn the scenes into a postcard and the driveway into a battlefield. I found myself in a fierce snow fight with my nieces and nephews, fully sprinting for my life as an avalanche of snow came flying at me from their tiny gloves.
It was the kind of fun that makes you forget snow can be an inconvenience. For a moment, it wasn’t something to shovel or drive through, it was pure winter magic: laughter, chaos, and the sweet reminder that joy can be as exciting as snow in your collar.
#152: That after-workout feeling
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: there’s something unbeatable about breaking a sweat first thing in the morning and following it with a refreshing shower.
That post-workout feeling, equal parts accomplishment, calm, and “I can handle whatever today throws at me.” This remains one of my favorite kinds of confidence.
#153: Pancakes for breakfast
There are few things I love more than mischievous, protein-packed pancakes to start the day. Mine get the full treatment: berries simmered down on the stovetop until they turn into a warm, jammy sauce, then extra berries on the side for good measure.
And then comes the final step: a generous pour of maple syrup, straight from the cold mountains of Vermont—because if you’re doing pancakes, you might as well do them properly.
#154: Winning a battle with the insurance company
After a grueling month of going back and forth with my health insurance over an overcharge, I’m happy to report: I emerged victorious.
It wasn’t glamorous, and it definitely wasn’t quick, but it was one of those small life wins that makes you breathe out and think, Okay… I can stop carrying that stress now.
#155: Knives Out 3
One of my favorite movie series of all time is Knives Out, so the third installment felt like an event in my house. I’ve been looking forward to it for a year, and I’m not even a little ashamed to admit I’ve already watched it twice.
Some movies are meant to be savored. Some are meant to be re-watched immediately to catch everything you missed the first time. This one was both.
Weekly spotlight: Hidden Brain — “Being Kind to Yourself”
This week’s spotlight is NPR’s Hidden Brain episode, “Being Kind to Yourself.” It’s a powerful reminder to practice self-compassion—and to speak to ourselves with the same kindness we’d offer a friend.
It’s thoughtful, grounding, and the kind of listen that sticks with you long after it ends.
