This time has created such an interesting dynamic of anxiety and stress different from the constant go-go-go mentality that existed prior to the global pandemic. You can see more about how I am learning to do nothing and be okay with it here. As an extrovert and someone who thrives on a schedule, particularly one that includes happy hours,…
2020
The 20 North Carolina Restaurants I Can’t Wait to Visit after Quarantine
This time of quarantine and social distancing has really made it clear that one of my favorite hobbies is dining in restaurants. I really look forward to the day of eating in a restaurant and enjoying the atmosphere and the meal. In that spirit, I wanted to share 20 of the best North Carolina restaurants…
How I’m Learning to Do Nothing
I’m sitting here laughing at myself as I’m writing a post about how to do nothing since I have written for years about how I’ve been working on saying no and slowing down. Even looking back at posts from a couple of months ago, I was focusing on learning how to do nothing by slowing…
10 Recently Influenced Purchases
I’ve had a little bit more time to shop online these days, and I have been influenced by some of my favorite people and blogs. Last spring, I shared a post of recent purchases with an honest review; so what better time than now? Below you will find recent purchases for home decor items, clothing…
6 Wines to Try While Social Distancing
While being in quarantine and social distancing isn’t exactly what I had in mind during patio season, David and I have made the best of the situation by continuing some of our favorite traditions. During a normal work week, David and I made a point of having a weekly date night every Friday, and we’ve…
