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We're standing on a frozen lake that's starting to turn into slush. Spring is near (I hope).

Me: "It's -15°C? So cold. Omg. Let's go on a hike!"

(I've been living here for 2 years and I still think in celcius. Fahrenheit doesn't make sense to me. Like I get it...but I still prefer to convert it to celcius.)

Sweater buddies. And yes, my left hand is in a fist. I forgot my gloves and it was cold AF.

Tom said his sweater is "Norwegian" and mine is "Old Navy" lol.

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Started the year writing my intentions for the new year at my favorite spot in our apartment. I love our little kitchen island. I get the most work done here and it's great for zoom calls too cause I get to show-off our photo wall in the background (

Merry Christmas 🎄

Swipe to see my pro-skating skills 😎

We celebrated our wedding anniversary over the weekend. Other than the extra marriage-weight, we haven't changed much.

Two of these photos are from a trip to Mexico, and the other two are from 4 years ago, from our first trip together early in our

I really like drinking green juice. It's been great for my gut health.

So Tom and I have been going on afternoon walks during our lunch break cause it's pitch black by the time we get off work. Gotta catch as much sunlight as we can!

This photo is obviously not current. I like to pretend it's still summer. Cause winter

"Babe. Pick a boat! Any boat. Whichever you want." 😂

Hiiii! I haven't posted a photo on my feed in a while. Mostly because I've been lazy. But also because I'm trying to keep my feed all summery. Cause I need sun and colors in my life! No

This was from back in August. A long weekend drive up to Door County.

We stayed at a town called Fish Creek and explored the other little towns nearby, like Sister Bay and Egg Harbor. The cutest names! Omg.

Ordered the Door County Cherry Margarita

We have this rule that we only go to restaurants with outdoor seating.

This has been one of our go-to spot in Middleton for beer and chicken-salad sandwiches. Great space to enjoy whatever is left of WI summer!

Tom got me a bike for my birthday so we can finally bike around the neighborhood together. #howiraleigh

I got myself this lady-bug helmet cause I want to look cute. 😊

08.18.2020: the day I turned 34.

Basically ordered all the apps from the happy hour menu at Stamm House. I love food. 😊

Fun fact(s): cheap wine gives me a headache, I don't drink white wine, and wine generally puts me to sleep after a glass.

So if you want long conversations with me, remind me not to order wine. Or I'd be all "okay goodnight! let's sleep!"

peak summer color 🌞

It's been an interesting summer.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's loving this socially-distanced life - - cause as an introvert, I really don't need a lot of people circling my life.

But! One negative thing that's been happening lately is that my social-anxiety is stronger now m

I may look like I went running around the pond, but I didn't. I hate running. Please don't invite me on a run. I will not run. But I will do an hour of HIIT, cause HIIT is the best workout (I love burpees).

Anyway...we walked around Tiedemans Pond a

Urban picnicking at Middletown downtown. 🌞

Picnic tables are located at the Terrace Avenue Pavilion and Stone Horse Green (by Middleton Center). There are also painted picnic circles at the green by City Hall on Hubbard Avenue.

Pick a table, scan