A lot of things

☕ Today’s Thoughts: Food, Friends & Phones (Oh My)

Today’s post is a little bit of everything—because honestly, that’s how life feels lately.

A mix of trying to do better… realizing where I’ve slipped… and figuring out how to get back to a version of myself I actually like.

🥗 Let’s Start With Food (My Ongoing Struggle)

Let me just say this plainly:

I am not a natural “eat clean” person.

If given the choice between cooking a meal or grazing all day like a well-fed house cat…
I will choose snacks every single time.

Cheese? Yes.
Crackers? Absolutely.
Random handfuls of things that don’t go together? Even better.

Thankfully, I married a man who is an amazing cook.

Unfortunately… I also married a man who is an amazing cook 😬

Because while his meals are delicious… I tend to eat like I’m training for something.
And I am not.

So, in an effort to get myself together, I’ve started the no-carb, high-protein Factor meal plan.

And I’ll be honest… I’m pleasantly surprised.

• The food is actually really good
• There are plenty of choices
• And best of all—I don’t have to think about it

I’m eating three meals a day (look at me being structured!) and if I need a snack, I keep it simple—almonds or vegetables.

And here’s the important part…

👉 My blood sugar has been staying steady.

Which, for me, is a big win.

So if you’re someone who struggles with “what do I even eat?”—this might be something to look into.

👯‍♀️ Then There’s Being Social (Or… Not)

This one has been on my mind a lot.

Because if you had known me years ago, you would not recognize the version of me now.

I used to be:

• constantly outside as a kid
• involved in church, choir, camps, volunteering
• surrounded by friends

Then as an adult:

• working
• going out regularly
• playdates with other moms
• still active, still social

Basically… I was out there living life.

Fast forward to now…

I’ve become what we lovingly call a homebody.

And listen—I’m not miserable.

I actually enjoy:

• reading
• crocheting
• walking
• spending time with my granddaughter

It’s peaceful. It’s comfortable.

But lately, I’ve had this thought pop up… more than once:

“Life is really short.”

And not in a dramatic way—just in a very real, very honest way.

🔄 Reigniting That Version of Me

So now I’m in this place where I want… more.

More connection.
More activity.
More life.

And I’m not exactly sure what that looks like yet—but I have ideas:

• joining a gym class
• finding a church again
• actually getting to know my neighbors (imagine that!)

Because if I’m honest, part of the reason I’m not more connected right now?

That’s on me.

We’re currently in an apartment that I always knew was temporary… so I treated it that way.

Head down. Do my thing. Keep to myself.

But that mindset? It doesn’t exactly lead to connection.

And I’m ready to change that.

Because again…

👉 Life is short.

And I don’t want to look back and realize I stayed too comfortable.

📱 And Now… Social Media (The Love/Hate Relationship)

Ah yes. Social media.

I have feelings.

Some good. Some… not so good.

Let me paint you a picture.

Remember when mornings looked like this?

Coffee.
Breakfast.
A newspaper spread out on the table.
Actual conversation.

Now?

My husband and I sit side by side with our coffee…
on our iPads.

Scrolling.

Reading the news.
Checking Facebook.
Glancing at Instagram.

And barely speaking.

Until one of us finally says something like:

“Hey… what’s going on today?”
Or
“Can you stop at the store later?”

Romantic, right? 😄

And it’s not that anything is wrong…

It’s just… different.

And maybe not better.

Especially for two people who used to be so connected and communicative.

⚖️ The Balance I’m Trying to Find

Now don’t get me wrong—social media isn’t all bad.

There are things I genuinely love about it:

• blogging (obviously 💁‍♀️)
• access to information
• multiple news sources
• learning new things

It can be an amazing tool.

But like anything… too much of it?

Not so great.

And I think we forget that adults need boundaries too.

Not just kids.

💭 Final Thoughts (A Little Reality Check)

So here I am…

Working on:

• eating better
• reconnecting with people
• being more present
• and maybe putting my phone down a little more often

Not perfectly.
Not all at once.

Just… intentionally.

Because life isn’t just about being comfortable.

It’s about being connected.
To people. To yourself. To the moment you’re actually in.

And if you’re feeling any of this too…

Maybe this is your sign to:

• try something new
• reach out to someone
• or just look up from your phone a little more often

I know I’m going to 💕

If you want next, I can turn this into:
👉 A set of viral Pinterest pins (this topic will perform really well)
👉 Or a “life reset” blog series to keep your audience coming back

Just say the word 👍