Angela
@ardvark.bsky.social
Profile pic is anime me by my kiddo.
Halifax suburbs, NS
Halifax suburbs, NS
Today’s coffee was magical. It was hot, perfectly strong, and did everything it could to start my day off on the right foot. Ten out of ten.
January 15, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Today’s coffee was magical. It was hot, perfectly strong, and did everything it could to start my day off on the right foot. Ten out of ten.
I had a terrible sleep, and made a not so great coffee. But! It’s still coffee, and it’s hot and it’s (very) strong and the cat is purring away on my lap. Not a bad start to Monday.
January 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM
I had a terrible sleep, and made a not so great coffee. But! It’s still coffee, and it’s hot and it’s (very) strong and the cat is purring away on my lap. Not a bad start to Monday.
Just went to the library to print a death benefit application and the woman behind me told the staff that her mom passed two weeks ago, and the staff said her mom passed two years ago today. I really wanted to interject and say that mine just passed too. I didn’t. But I felt part of a club.
January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Just went to the library to print a death benefit application and the woman behind me told the staff that her mom passed two weeks ago, and the staff said her mom passed two years ago today. I really wanted to interject and say that mine just passed too. I didn’t. But I felt part of a club.
Kid woke me at 4 to tell me she couldn’t sleep. She immediately fell back to sleep. I did not. Brain spinning with everything I need to do today. Yawn.
January 6, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Kid woke me at 4 to tell me she couldn’t sleep. She immediately fell back to sleep. I did not. Brain spinning with everything I need to do today. Yawn.
Doing a few hours of cleaning out my mom’s stuff, and cancelling her license etc. There is so much to do. But bit by bit it will get done.
January 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Doing a few hours of cleaning out my mom’s stuff, and cancelling her license etc. There is so much to do. But bit by bit it will get done.
Ok guys. I’m at Moms apartment sorting stuff and I found my Cabbage Patch Doll adoption certificates.
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Ok guys. I’m at Moms apartment sorting stuff and I found my Cabbage Patch Doll adoption certificates.
This would be nice. We shall see.
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
This would be nice. We shall see.
I slept without a panic attack or nightmare last night! That is cause to celebrate. I had a massage yesterday and then spent a few hours making phone calls dealing with mom’s estate and accounts. Maybe checking off some to-do’s helped. Lots more to do today.
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I slept without a panic attack or nightmare last night! That is cause to celebrate. I had a massage yesterday and then spent a few hours making phone calls dealing with mom’s estate and accounts. Maybe checking off some to-do’s helped. Lots more to do today.
I’m so happy coffee exists. It gives me something to look forward to when I get out of bed each day. This time of year is tough otherwise. Dark dreary mornings are not my fave.
December 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I’m so happy coffee exists. It gives me something to look forward to when I get out of bed each day. This time of year is tough otherwise. Dark dreary mornings are not my fave.
Today we’re making gingerbread cookies. It’s the one thing my kiddo likes to make every year. I did not get to it before Christmas, but we’re doing it today. We will pass on making the house this year. Cookies will do.
December 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Today we’re making gingerbread cookies. It’s the one thing my kiddo likes to make every year. I did not get to it before Christmas, but we’re doing it today. We will pass on making the house this year. Cookies will do.
Well I guess I should add my pic too.
December 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Well I guess I should add my pic too.
Lost count of how many nightmares woke me last night. The last one ended with an anxiety attack at 5:30. But then I made a fantastic cup of coffee and now sit in the quiet before my kiddo wakes.
December 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Lost count of how many nightmares woke me last night. The last one ended with an anxiety attack at 5:30. But then I made a fantastic cup of coffee and now sit in the quiet before my kiddo wakes.
I’ve been at moms apartment all morning trying to get stuff sorted. And holy heck it’s a lot to do. I have been busy the whole time but yet feel like I’ve done nothing.
December 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’ve been at moms apartment all morning trying to get stuff sorted. And holy heck it’s a lot to do. I have been busy the whole time but yet feel like I’ve done nothing.
I bought myself a new mug for Christmas and it is bringing me joy today.
December 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I bought myself a new mug for Christmas and it is bringing me joy today.
My mental break from estate stuff is over. It was good to take a few days off but I’m back into ‘must be done’ mode. Making a plan for the coming week so I have set tasks each day and don’t try to do too much.
December 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My mental break from estate stuff is over. It was good to take a few days off but I’m back into ‘must be done’ mode. Making a plan for the coming week so I have set tasks each day and don’t try to do too much.
Now that my pour over coffee advent calendar is done, I’m hoping to make the move away from my Keurig. Today’s coffee was a success using Fog City coffee by Java Blend. I think that advent calendar and the new kettle, grinder, and pour over dripper were my favorite gift I gave myself.
December 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Now that my pour over coffee advent calendar is done, I’m hoping to make the move away from my Keurig. Today’s coffee was a success using Fog City coffee by Java Blend. I think that advent calendar and the new kettle, grinder, and pour over dripper were my favorite gift I gave myself.
Our leftover turkey dinner has been had. Gifts are all opened, and we have zero commitments for the rest of the year. Well, maybe one or two sets of plans.
December 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Our leftover turkey dinner has been had. Gifts are all opened, and we have zero commitments for the rest of the year. Well, maybe one or two sets of plans.
Kid has been awake since 2:45. I also couldn’t sleep as a kid at Christmas. No threats that Santa won’t come here though. Instead we had a few sleep stories and now she’s reading in bed while I drink my coffee in her room. Yawn.
December 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Kid has been awake since 2:45. I also couldn’t sleep as a kid at Christmas. No threats that Santa won’t come here though. Instead we had a few sleep stories and now she’s reading in bed while I drink my coffee in her room. Yawn.
I am not doing any estate stuff today. So instead, I’m overthinking. Years ago, she started doing Christmas Eve open house. She’d have rolls, meats, cheese, veggies… any family and friends could stop by. I missed it last year due to the snow.
December 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I am not doing any estate stuff today. So instead, I’m overthinking. Years ago, she started doing Christmas Eve open house. She’d have rolls, meats, cheese, veggies… any family and friends could stop by. I missed it last year due to the snow.
I went for my walk, @kimisayswhat.bsky.social!
December 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I went for my walk, @kimisayswhat.bsky.social!
Today’s plans are heading back to the bank with my marriage certificate to show I am me, deal with the lease on mom’s apartment and maybe call Eastlink again to sort the cell phone. Then the next few days I’m taking off from executor-ing. They are for my daughter and I will find joy.
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today’s plans are heading back to the bank with my marriage certificate to show I am me, deal with the lease on mom’s apartment and maybe call Eastlink again to sort the cell phone. Then the next few days I’m taking off from executor-ing. They are for my daughter and I will find joy.
I didn’t feel like it but I made snickerdoodles last night. We needed cookies for Santa and these are so simple. I usually do gingerbread and we make and decorate a house and all. Next year, we will make them.
December 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I didn’t feel like it but I made snickerdoodles last night. We needed cookies for Santa and these are so simple. I usually do gingerbread and we make and decorate a house and all. Next year, we will make them.
Today’s coffee advent calendar coffee is one from Anchored Coffee. That’s two from NS in my all Canadian coffee roasters calendar. It’s yummy.
December 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Today’s coffee advent calendar coffee is one from Anchored Coffee. That’s two from NS in my all Canadian coffee roasters calendar. It’s yummy.
Well I wasn’t so nice on the phone trying to cancel mom’s cell phone. This will be my downfall. Do not tell me I need to pay out her contract. She’s dead. I don’t care if she was on a two year contract. Sure maybe the phone needs to be paid out. I best stop making phone calls for today.
December 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Well I wasn’t so nice on the phone trying to cancel mom’s cell phone. This will be my downfall. Do not tell me I need to pay out her contract. She’s dead. I don’t care if she was on a two year contract. Sure maybe the phone needs to be paid out. I best stop making phone calls for today.
I’ve officially hit the angry stage of grief. I ranted the whole drive to the city. I yelled at the truck driver that didn’t move over to let me in. They didn’t hear me. Then I apologized. And now people who are living their happiest holiday life are making me mad. Like don’t you know my mom died?
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I’ve officially hit the angry stage of grief. I ranted the whole drive to the city. I yelled at the truck driver that didn’t move over to let me in. They didn’t hear me. Then I apologized. And now people who are living their happiest holiday life are making me mad. Like don’t you know my mom died?