November 4, 2025 - Tuesday


I was determined to enjoy today and not rush, even though I'm so anxious and stressed out I can barely stand it. Last night, I couldn't even sleep, I was so wound up. I was awake until after 2am. In my sleepy but unable to sleep haze, I drafted a resignation letter for my job and convinced myself to quit after work on Wednesday. By the time I woke up this morning, I felt like I shouldn't quit. My stupid brain is killing me!!

Anyway, we went to Walnut Woods today, which is a very beautiful park, but about 40 minutes away. We've never been before, because of the distance, but I needed to be there and just be out in the woods for a couple of hours. I can't say it was an especially awesome time or anything, but I am glad we were there and I'm grateful for good conversations with my friends and quality time outside. The kids all had a good time, despite the almost two-mile hike. Ollie was complaining a bit, but she made it! We even stayed for lunch. 

I was so grateful that none of us had anywhere to be tonight. We ordered Papa John's and did our pizza and a movie night. It was Guardians of the Galaxy this week and it's just such a good movie! Ben and I have probably already seen it a dozen times, but it's a real classic and it never gets old. 

*Sadly, the leaves on the path at Walnut Woods hadn't turned colors yet, so the black and white is not hiding some beautiful fall foliage! It was just plain old greenish brown. 

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