Simply Sina
January in the Ocean, Kentucky in the Wind
Welp, guys… my weekend was so exciting that I skipped both Saturday and Sunday—ha! It was fun while it lasted. I honestly knew I’d never make it 365 days in a row, but oh well… no regrets here. We had a great weekend. January 10th was spent in the ocean. Yes. The ocean. In January. Can y’all believe that? It […]
Published Is Published (And I’m Not Calm About It)
Got my new prime lens last night—a 50mm—and let me tell you, I’ve been shooting everything in my line of sight for the last 12 hours. If it stood still long enough, it became a photo. I am officially obsessed. I cannot wait to get out this weekend and really put it to work. So here’s the […]
Betty Crocker Is Back
Well… kind of. I liked those Grinch cookies so much that I decided to make another batch. Since Christmas is officially over, I mixed pink and green together and went for these smashed, swirly-looking cookies. Very artsy. Very intentional. Definitely looks like I know what I’m doing over here. Three dozen cookies — check.We will […]
Day 7 — Blood, California, and My Anxiety
Well… I just got home from the lab. Again. I feel like at this point they should know me by name and maybe offer me a punch card. Ten pokes and the eleventh one’s free. Yesterday, the rheumatologist ordered a very intense autoimmune test called the AVISE CTD. Apparently, this one can help rule in […]
Day 6: No Answers Yet, New Tests, and Dreading the School Routine
The new rheumatologist had a cancellation today, and I was able to get in this afternoon. I was honestly excited… and hopeful. Unfortunately, it ended up being pretty uneventful. Still no clear answers, and if I’m being real, I’m starting to feel like I’m losing my mind just a little. The one positive is that […]
And So It Begins…
Well friends… here we go. This afternoon we have our first official paid Santa and Mrs. Claus gig, and I’ve gotta ask — should I be this nervous?! I mean, we’ve done the prep, the outfits are ready, and Santa B is already in character… but my stomach is doing that little flip thing anyway. What makes […]
Im Back And Guess What Day It Is
I’m back. I know, I know, I have got to stop disappearing on y’all. I swear every time I blink, life scoops me up, spins me around, and drops me straight into bed by 8 pm like I’m 95 years old. But shew. I promise I’m going to get better about popping in. Pinky promise, […]
Welcome to the World, Miss LakeLynn Ann
Welp guys, the little turd did not wait. Miss LakeLynn Ann was supposed to make her grand entrance on my birthday. She was going to be MeeMaw’s birthday present, wrapped in pink, squishy, newborn goodness, but her little self decided that yesterday was the day. On November 20, 2025 at 1:41 pm, weighing 7 pounds […]
Happy Hump Day
We found out yesterday that we’ve finally been approved to volunteer at Quincy’s school—and might I just say—it’s about dang time! Even better, we get to tag along with his class (maybe the whole third grade?) to the Tampa Zoo this Friday. I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. I’ve always loved the zoo. […]
Ho Ho Ho!! Holiday Kick-Off, Florida-Style
Ho Ho Ho!! We had ourselves a holiday-filled weekend, y’all! It all started Saturday down in Clearwater with a photoshoot featuring the big man himself — SANTA! (Or Michael, if you know you know). It was such a blast watching kids of all ages light up when they saw Santa strolling down the street. And […]
