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Ice, ice, baby.

Ice, ice, baby.

Lifelong symmetry, Traitors, rocket toys, etc...

Kaitlin Bekken
January 23, 2025 • Est. Reading Time: 5 minutes

Guys… it’s cold. I am constantly thinking of sun, sand, and spring break. (4 weeks, but who’s counting?) Even you crazy winter people are ready for a season change by this time of year, right? I’m trying to make the best of the time indoors with fun shows, family games, utilizing the fireplace, etc. but let’s all just admit the winter glow is long gone. I just want to feel my toes again!

Everything to Know About Habit Stacking. Efficiency is a love language of mine, so yes, I will absolutely stack my habits to better conserve my free time and help me commit to the routine. 📆
- And on the other end of the routine spectrum, side quests seem like a fun way to incorporate more joy into day-to-day like. ⚔️
Ways to Supercharge Your Friendships. I always want to care better for my people. This is a fun intro list if you’re wanting to build up your relationships. 👯
Salary Story: I Doubled My Earnings. This one is pretty similar to my own experiences. #contractor4lyfe 🤑
At My Mother’s Deathbed, I Discovered the Symmetry of a Long Life. “If life is a chiasm, and if chiasms teach, what does the chiasm of life seek to teach us? If we become students of it, I believe it can “teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12).” 🖤

Traitors

Traitors helped me realize I love a good competition show. My favorite part is to watch player’s strategy and discuss how I might have done things differently. The drama can feel over produced, especially in the US version, but it’s still worth your time! Season 3 started in early Jan. You don’t need to recognize any players before jumping in.

Far From the Madding Crowd

This post-regency classic follows farmer Bathsheba Everdeen as three (count them, three) men try to win her heart. Think Pride and Prejudice but a little less fancy and a lot more scandal. You can read the book too (which I did) but the movie is very true to the novel and a better investment of your time.

Are you enjoying the cold or ready for summer?

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Heated Chair Pad. I requested a version with massagers for Christmas, but am finding I really just need the heat. If you’re keeping track, my office now consists of this pad, space heater, heated mouse, Ember mug, and assorted blankets. I told you I was cold!
Style Quiz. I’m a sucker for quizzes and learning more about myself. This could be helpful to pair with a color analysis too!
Hair brush. I cannot tell you how many combs my thick hair has broken over the years. This wet hair brush has been with me for a while and doesn’t seem to be wearing down!
Rocket Blow Up Tent. I requested something similar but smaller for my kids for Christmas, but my sister came up with this instead. Since it still nicely folds away, I will admit that bigger was definitely better–– we have taken many family space trips these past few weeks.

Almond Cardamom Pistachio Cake

I found this Persian inspired recipe to take to book club recently and it’s gotten rave reviews. This is gluten free, and I’m finding I prefer this texture over regular cake.