My Small Bowel Resection Story: the Day of Surgery

On the morning of December 2, 2021, Dan and I arrived at Northside Hospital around 5:20am. The hospital didn’t even open its doors until 5:30am. My surgery was scheduled at the earliest possible time that...

Crohn's Disease
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My Small Bowel Resection Story (Prologue)

I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease more than 25 years ago, at just 8 years old. While my parents tried to shield me from some of the scarier aspects of living with an Irritable Bowel…

Lifestyle
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Whatever Wednesday // Volume 2

I felt like another brain dump, so here’s my second installment of Whatever Wednesday. Note: post contains Amazon affiliate links, but I’m recommending books I’ve read.  Currently I am… Reading: Hannah Swensen Mysteries by Joanne…

Books
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What I’ve Been Reading Lately // Beyond the Four Kingdoms by Melanie Cellier

To celebrate my birthday month, I’ve been rereading the fairy tales I discovered last summer. First I reread the The Four Kingdoms by Melanie Cellier, which I reviewed last year. Then I started on Beyond…

Personal Style
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Cutest Clothes in the Galaxy // Star Wars Day 2021

May the 4th be with you… Yes, I’m a Star Wars nerd and proud of it. Note: I wrote this post in collaboration with shopDisney. This Star Wars apparel post includes affiliate links. All opinions…

Lifestyle
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Whatever Wednesday // Volume 1

I just want to blog about nothing and everything right now, so… Whatever Wednesday! Please enjoy this completely random look into my life. Note: post contains Amazon affiliate links, but I’m recommending books I’ve bought…