Monday kinda broke me. When you’re deep in burnout, it’s like your brain loses its filter. Every negative thought just slips in and sticks. Stuff that wouldn’t even blip on your radar on a good day suddenly feels massive, personal, and never-ending. And when there’s no finish line in sight, your nervous system doesn’t reset, […]
A Twisted Kind of Self-Care
I definitely sleep better when I’m looking after someone else. It’s weird, but true. Caring for others calms my nervous system in a way that self-care just… doesn’t. Right now, I’m helping out my friend, affectionately known as GOM (Grumpy Old Man). He’s 82, sharp as ever, funny, independent, and still totally capable. But like […]
Survival Mode, Chaos Birds & Facebook Trolls
Let’s just say, today was a lot. I’m in survival mode right now. My mental health? Kinda circling the drain. I know exactly why, and no, I don’t have time to deal with it. When you’re the only one picking up the slack, self-care becomes optional … this blog included. And yeah, I know it’s […]
Why Won’t Sleep Love Me Back?
Another 3:30am start. Again. This time, it wasn’t anxiety or a loud noise—just my brain deciding, “Nope, we’re awake now.” On the bright side, I did finally get the WordPress app working again. That little tech win actually lifted my spirits. I moved over to the travel trailer to start packing and writing my checklist. […]
Solar Tests & Crafty Vibes
Testing solar setups, journaling wins, crafty chaos, and a bit of Dune to end the day. Off-grid life is busy but beautiful.
Setting up Solar & Ice Cream
Hooked up my solar panel, ate fruit and ice cream, and realized my accent might be a distraction. Off-grid life stays weird and wonderful.
Organizing Chaos, Literally on Fire
Worked on the 5th wheel. Generator literally caught fire. Dragged it away like a badass. Current Mood? Feral.