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  • Patience and Pace

    Yesterday I ran three miles with my family. My husband pushed the jogging stroller and we did three miles at 11:07, 10:47, 9:34. They felt so easy and I was… Read more

  • June 2026 Reading

    Really did not get much reading done this month. We had a birthday party for our kid towards the end of the month, so preparing for that kind of ate… Read more

  • It’s hard to make running interesting.

    I’ve recently cranked out a couple 5ks under 11:00 per mile, so naturally I set a goal of qualifying for and running Boston in 2031 (or maybe 2032). I’m also… Read more

  • May 2026 Reading

    I actually wrapped up three books in the month of May, which is much more than I’ve read in the past year or so. The first was A Psalm for… Read more

  • Summer and Sarah Dessen

    Once late May hits and it’s truly the beginning of summer, I start to feel nostalgic for reading novels by Sarah Dessen. The nostalgia was first nameable in 2024. My… Read more

  • April Reading

    Okay great, I think this is month 5 of doing a monthly reading post. I like this. It motivates me to finish books and think about them for 30-seconds, instead… Read more

  • Part 2: Getting Started with Reading around the World

    Alright – Now that we’ve got the background out of the way, it’s time to read around the world. Passports and IDs out and ready everyone, shoes off, laptops in… Read more

  • My Reading Journey

    I’ve thought a lot about (am thinking a lot about?) starting a YouTube channel where I document my ~reading around the world journey~. I’ve even gotten so far as to… Read more

  • March Reading

    It’s basically half way through April, so it’s time to write about what I read in March! Which was…not much. I’m still not finished with A View of the River.… Read more

  • Ethiopia – The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

    I keep telling myself I’m going to start a YouTube channel documenting this trip-around-the-world-in-books. And I keep not doing it. So obviously, I don’t care that much. Anyways, I just… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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