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I began this weblog in 2010 and by some means I’m nonetheless right here writing virtually 15 years later. Some of you’ve gotten identified me longer than lots of my in-person buddies and have continued to help and take care of my household by means of ups, downs, and life modifications. That is unbelievable to me, particularly in in the present day’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how treasured your time is and the truth that you continue to swing by and spend time with me means a lot.
Have you been busy this week? We’ve been tying up free ends round right here as we put together for household to reach in the present day. The ladies helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair occasions. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I believe we’re as prepared as we’re going to be. C’mon Christmas, we’re excited for you!
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Last night time David and I sneaked in a date night time. We’ve achieved this for a number of years and once we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to speak and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This yr we went to Topsoil, a farm to fork restaurant in Travelers Rest that I’ve heard good issues about, and it blew us away! It had scrumptious craft cocktails and artistic mini plates with most elements being sourced from native farms. I would like to return when there may be higher pure gentle to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines by means of his dishes. Highly suggest.
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As we settle into this time of yr of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally pondering loads about this area going into the brand new yr. 2024 was an enormous yr for transitions, many who I needed to preserve underneath wraps as we discovered issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and many others. I’m now, for the primary time in a yr, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
This is opening up psychological area for issues like planning and I’ve quite a lot of aspirations and hopes for 2025, lots of them centered in my residence. I wish to make this home a comfy residence. I wish to begin my backyard. I wish to get chickens. I wish to be a totally current spouse and mother. I wish to attain for brand spanking new well being objectives. I wish to use my large digicam extra and write extra. I wish to check the waters and see if old style running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in in the present day’s world of on the spot social sharing. I’ll be noodling that over extra within the subsequent couple weeks.
But for now, I’m wishing you peace and pleasure. I hope this subsequent week or two is crammed with individuals you’re keen on, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly a number of nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for an exquisite 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new yr! Merry Christmas <3
