ABOUT ME
Posting casual outfits and beauty reviews. I’m over 40, but still kind of cool. I love sushi, loud music, my fiancé Eddie, and my cute dog Charlotte. I used to skate.
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Author Archives: streetmadonna
11:11
I can’t believe it’s been 11 days already. And I haven’t “blogged” rjk5000 style in probably 11 years. But right now—in these circumstances—writing is what feels best. Eddie died 11 days ago. And that is the first time I’ve said “died.” I’ve been using the euphemism “passed away” to break the sad news to people. But you are not people. You are me. It’s been difficult. Tough and weird and surreal and dizzying and sad. But also beautiful. Half of all my crying … Continue Reading »
LOW IMPACT, HIGH-INTENSITY CARDIO
I worked out today for the first time in a while. It’s kind of hard to do cardio in the apartment because we’re on the third floor and the last thing I want to do is be bouncing around on our downstairs neighbors’ ceiling. We have rude upstairs neighbors who stomp and party, so we know how it feels. And now that we have a new rug in the living room, I can hop a little bit in my sneakers and not disturb … Continue Reading »
RUGGED LIFE
Dang, January 2021 is already almost over. The speed at which time is passing is officially ridiculous. On the bright side, we are one day/month closer to retirement. Last year when the new year rolled around, Eddie and I revamped our home studio. We dumped the yellow couch that was in the extra bedroom (bittersweet…it was the most comfortable couch but its time was up), got me a standing desk (got mine from Fully), baby Aeron chair, got the cutest couch (Mags couch … Continue Reading »
HOW I GOT MYSELF TO READ A BOOK A WEEK
Before I tell you the simple secret of how I got myself to read a book a week, let me tell you about my awesome new morning routine. On March 2, I started the “millionaire morning routine,” where I wake up “early” (around 7:15…that’s early for me), recall my dreams, meditate, jumpstart my energy by working out for just a couple of minutes, journal, and make to-do lists. I have to say that it was all very successful. I felt great, my productivity … Continue Reading »
PLANNING WINTER WEAR IN TORONTO: EXPRESS FLEECE JEANS
Hi! I’m back. Hopefully I’ll be able to update this blog more. It’s been hard for me to create outfit posts because I’ve been working like crazy. I counted that I have seven jobs (some more legit than others, but…medical editing, teaching, private tutoring, freelance medical writing, shoe flipping, IG influencing, freelance creative writing), and all that work on top of trying to prioritize home life, health, and self-care (and bouldering!) has been a little much. But I think I’ll stop worrying about … Continue Reading »
