Florida
Smalls Sliders: Our TikTok-Fueled Foodie Field Trip
Alright y’all, let me set the scene: it’s hotter than the devil’s armpit in Florida, and what do we decide to do? Take a spontaneous (read: slightly dramatic and entirely TikTok-inspired) road trip to Clearwater just to try a place called Smalls Sliders. Because obviously, nothing says “great summer plan” like cheeseburgers and milkshakes in surface-of-the-sun weather. So […]
Pizza, Pizza (Regret, Regret) – My Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Adventure
Let’s talk fast food, friends. You ever see a commercial so many times it basically hypnotizes you? That was me with the Little Caesars Pretzel Crust Pizza with Cheese Sauce. Every time it popped up on my screen, I was like, “Ohhh I NEED that salty, cheesy nonsense in my life.” I imagined myself biting into pretzel-y perfection, […]
Confessions of a Coffee Addict Turned Cold Brew Queen
Let me just start by asking the real question here: Are you a coffee addict? Because listen—I absolutely am. Like, no-shame, full-throttle, drive-thru junkie status. Dunkin’? Starbucks? Baby, I’d hit those back-to-back if my bank account and waistband didn’t start crying simultaneously. Picture it: me, pulling into the drive-thru like it’s my birthright, ordering my oversized iced caramel […]
SnRA, Enbrel, and Me: Still Hurting, Still Hoping (But Also Side-Eyeing My Joints)
Hey y’all — Let’s talk about something that’s been sitting on my heart (and, unfortunately, in my finger joints): my SnRA journey and this new chapter with Enbrel. So, I started Enbrel two weeks ago. Tomorrow is dose number three — which feels like a small milestone, especially for someone who’s never been one to casually […]
The Final Kentucky Farewell — Hello, New Routine!
Alright y’all — it’s official. We’ve made our last trip back to Florida. Yep, you read that right. No more back-and-forths, no more packing up half the house for a weeklong stay. We. Are. HOME. Cue the confetti cannons, pop the sparkling juice, and imagine me doing a very awkward but enthusiastic victory dance in the kitchen. […]
Bubba Did THE DANG THANG!
Listen—stop what you’re doing. Put your coffee down. We need to talk about Carson, because this young king just graduated from 8th grade with STRAIGHT A’s and snatched a spot on the Principal’s List like it was nothing. Highest honors, baby! Not only did he understand the assignment—he aced it, closed the tab, and logged out. Let’s give this boy his flowers, okay? Now, […]
Two Weeks Left in Kentucky: Send Help (and Snacks)
Okay, y’all. Deep breath. We have TWO WEEKS left in Kentucky before we trade bourbon and bluegrass for sunshine and sand. Two. Weeks. That’s 14 days, 336 hours, or approximately 12 Walmart trips (if I pace myself). And I have no clue what I’m supposed to be doing. Do I finish packing? Cry into a basket of […]
Enbrel, Escape Plans, and a Semi-Permanent Vacation
Well, folks, hold onto your pill organizers and heated blankets—Mama’s finally getting some medicine for her SnRA! Next Thursday, I’ll be saying hello to my very first prescription of Enbrel, and let me tell you, I am manifesting miracles, mobility, and maybe even the ability to open a jar without cussing someone out. If you’re wondering what SnRA is, […]
Back to Class, Back on the Road, and Learning to Balance It All
The start of a new semester always brings a mix of excitement and chaos, but this time feels especially full. Classes are kicking off again, and with them comes the usual pile of assignments, discussions, and deadlines. I’ve been preparing myself mentally, but honestly, it’s a lot. Especially when you add in everything else happening […]
On the Road Again… Shoulda Been a Trucker, Y’all
Cue Willie Nelson because your girl was back behind the wheel, probably born to live life with bug guts on the windshield and snacks in the center console. Listen—I’ve had a revelation, and it’s big. Like, “life path missed by a mile marker” big. I think I was meant to be an over-the-road trucker. I mean, seriously. These past […]
