Chasing the Sun

Well, it's almost the end of June, and I haven't kept up with this page or my adventures like I thought I would. Mostly because there really hasn't been much to update.  I've had several Fridays off now, and most have been spent in a very chill manner - the usual sleeping in, coffee, slow start to the day with reading, journaling, catching up on shows and the like.  I have used a lot of this time for creativity, which I haven't made time for before this in quite some time. I've started The Artfully Made Journal, which is a space for creatives - sharing stories, ideas and creativity. It's also allowed me the opportunity to chat with people I might not have otherwise. We've talked creating, following your passion and finding your place in the industry you want to be part of.  It's been the summer of:  Labubu keychain collecting - I'm waiting for mine to arrive (but have collected a few other Labubu-like items); Drinking copious amounts of lemonade;...

  And just like that...It's the summer of 2025.  I've been keeping this "journal" for a few years to record my summer adventures and fun along the way.  Every year, when summertime rolls around, I get those butterflies in my stomach. You know, like you do when you're on an airplane when it takes off for your next vacation. Or just before the curtain comes up, sitting in your seat at a concert before your favorite artists appears from the center of the stage. Or when you're on a boat, out in the middle of the ocean and it dips a certain way that makes you feel like you're flying.  We are officially on the summer schedule at work - 10 hour days (Monday-Thursday), then off on Fridays. So, of course I've gone into planning mode of writing out my "summer bucket lists," thinking of all the things I want to do.  Bake homemade poptarts Take a solo trip Go to the beach, at least once Try new restaurants in town Movie nights (watch JAWS, since it's...