Jessica R. Veldman
@jrveldman.bsky.social
A 7a coastal gardener, book devourer, crafter of all sorts, workout fiend, who loves the seasons, and all the things that grow.
I baked and cooked all the things. It was a bit of a hassle dragging it back and forth. However, I was thankful that I was able to use my friends oven while mine was down. I checked my house watching gig and called it a day. Happy holidays my friends!
December 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I baked and cooked all the things. It was a bit of a hassle dragging it back and forth. However, I was thankful that I was able to use my friends oven while mine was down. I checked my house watching gig and called it a day. Happy holidays my friends!
Got my weight workout in out the gate. No one came in the first hour probably because they thought we were closed. I bumped up my reps on all fronts and managed 20 full pushups today. No baking tonight too much else to do. Just going to stack it all together tomorrow buns then cookies.
December 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Got my weight workout in out the gate. No one came in the first hour probably because they thought we were closed. I bumped up my reps on all fronts and managed 20 full pushups today. No baking tonight too much else to do. Just going to stack it all together tomorrow buns then cookies.
I got to work all fired up to workout but it was just too steady. I checked the spill basins for tonight’s fuel delivery in between customers. After work I did my house check and then onwards to baking. I put together drop cookies and pumpkin sticky bun dough and they’re chilling for tomorrow.
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I got to work all fired up to workout but it was just too steady. I checked the spill basins for tonight’s fuel delivery in between customers. After work I did my house check and then onwards to baking. I put together drop cookies and pumpkin sticky bun dough and they’re chilling for tomorrow.
I ran around this morning getting errands done. I had to stop into the station and grab my laptop, checked my house watching site, and then scrubbed the bathroom. Decided it was as good as it was going to get outside and worked on the rabbit house. Floor and inner walls done and a start on the run
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I ran around this morning getting errands done. I had to stop into the station and grab my laptop, checked my house watching site, and then scrubbed the bathroom. Decided it was as good as it was going to get outside and worked on the rabbit house. Floor and inner walls done and a start on the run
I know you were all expecting fun progress photos, alas, foiled again! Just as I got into the swing of things workers showed up to build cabinets in the shop on the day off! Since it’s their shop I’m borrowing I exited stage left feeling rather disappointed. Better luck another day.
December 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I know you were all expecting fun progress photos, alas, foiled again! Just as I got into the swing of things workers showed up to build cabinets in the shop on the day off! Since it’s their shop I’m borrowing I exited stage left feeling rather disappointed. Better luck another day.
I ❤️ framing and building the outer shell of things so this carpentry project has been so fun! I’m brushing up on my roofing skills today. I’ll get the plywood on and the secondary underlayment, shingles will wait for another day. I hopefully have enough from the previous build so it matches.
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I ❤️ framing and building the outer shell of things so this carpentry project has been so fun! I’m brushing up on my roofing skills today. I’ll get the plywood on and the secondary underlayment, shingles will wait for another day. I hopefully have enough from the previous build so it matches.
Had a couple lazier days. Read a lot between customers and poked at health insurance selection. Had choir rehearsal this afternoon before the performance tomorrow. I tried not to shred my vocals but we’ll see how it goes tomorrow. Big plans for tomorrow will have to rise early to get it all done
December 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Had a couple lazier days. Read a lot between customers and poked at health insurance selection. Had choir rehearsal this afternoon before the performance tomorrow. I tried not to shred my vocals but we’ll see how it goes tomorrow. Big plans for tomorrow will have to rise early to get it all done
I did it all today. I socialized with all my friends, dropping off holiday gifts and then into the garden. I planted about 330 bulbs on the edge of the orchard. I took breaks in between planting to weed out around the fruit trees. Then on to the rabbit house build, Sunday should be moving day!
December 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I did it all today. I socialized with all my friends, dropping off holiday gifts and then into the garden. I planted about 330 bulbs on the edge of the orchard. I took breaks in between planting to weed out around the fruit trees. Then on to the rabbit house build, Sunday should be moving day!
Moving out of the house and cat sitting gig and moving back home. Cleaning and shuffling things around took up most of the day and a shop to stock the fridge. I’m going to miss the kitties but I have a big day planned tomorrow. Planting bulbs, weeding another section, and rabbit house work.
December 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Moving out of the house and cat sitting gig and moving back home. Cleaning and shuffling things around took up most of the day and a shop to stock the fridge. I’m going to miss the kitties but I have a big day planned tomorrow. Planting bulbs, weeding another section, and rabbit house work.
What a fun day! It warmed up which made it feel much nicer out. I got my workout in at work. My amaryllis bloomed a lovely festive color on the dreary morning. My bulb order came and holy moly do I have my work cut out for me Thursday. Granted I’ll pawn some off on a friend.
December 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What a fun day! It warmed up which made it feel much nicer out. I got my workout in at work. My amaryllis bloomed a lovely festive color on the dreary morning. My bulb order came and holy moly do I have my work cut out for me Thursday. Granted I’ll pawn some off on a friend.
Finally some snow ❄️ thanks Gail for sending it over. It wrecked my contingency plan for the potential no snow. So, I went with the backup plan of run, hot tub, hard cider, and laziness. It’s going well as I’ve accomplished 2 out 3 already and well on the way to the third.
December 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Finally some snow ❄️ thanks Gail for sending it over. It wrecked my contingency plan for the potential no snow. So, I went with the backup plan of run, hot tub, hard cider, and laziness. It’s going well as I’ve accomplished 2 out 3 already and well on the way to the third.
Snow is on the way! I finally got my wreath decorated at the station. Celestine got some run time before the storm and bitter temps. Despite the coming onslaught of winter weather I went wild and bought 500 snowflake bulbs. They should be here next week just in time for the temps to swing up.
December 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Snow is on the way! I finally got my wreath decorated at the station. Celestine got some run time before the storm and bitter temps. Despite the coming onslaught of winter weather I went wild and bought 500 snowflake bulbs. They should be here next week just in time for the temps to swing up.
Up to 50 out today. Started the clip down, weed out, and re-edging. While I worked I put Celestine in the run to get some exercise. I got the herb bed and rose garden finished. I’ll just keep working it in sections but it felt good to get some done. Decided to be lazy for the evening.
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Up to 50 out today. Started the clip down, weed out, and re-edging. While I worked I put Celestine in the run to get some exercise. I got the herb bed and rose garden finished. I’ll just keep working it in sections but it felt good to get some done. Decided to be lazy for the evening.
After yesterday’s satisfaction my soul was in zen mode. I spent the day decorating in between customers. I made the wreath for the station and got some paper snowflakes cut out and hung. The windows are almost done just need a few more. The wreath needs decorations as well but I ran out of time.
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
After yesterday’s satisfaction my soul was in zen mode. I spent the day decorating in between customers. I made the wreath for the station and got some paper snowflakes cut out and hung. The windows are almost done just need a few more. The wreath needs decorations as well but I ran out of time.
List overflow day! Finished Ophelia’s run and began work on Celestine’s hutch/run. I let her roam Ophelia’s run while I was working on her hutch. I ran out of lumber at 1:30 so tidied and got to burning. Two boxes of old tax papers and the pile of branches from all the heavy wind. Satisfaction!
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
List overflow day! Finished Ophelia’s run and began work on Celestine’s hutch/run. I let her roam Ophelia’s run while I was working on her hutch. I ran out of lumber at 1:30 so tidied and got to burning. Two boxes of old tax papers and the pile of branches from all the heavy wind. Satisfaction!
It’s in the 40s! That means outdoor activities all day. I deconstructed the existing rabbit run, put down the new perforated stainless flooring, and reconstructed the run. Ophelia was nervous to walk on it but she seemed to like it once I put her on it. Tomorrow more gardening tasks to do.
December 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It’s in the 40s! That means outdoor activities all day. I deconstructed the existing rabbit run, put down the new perforated stainless flooring, and reconstructed the run. Ophelia was nervous to walk on it but she seemed to like it once I put her on it. Tomorrow more gardening tasks to do.
It was a day of getting paperwork done at the gas station between customers. I paid invoices, printed out test results, and did inventory paperwork. After work I got all the critters ready for the single digit temps tonight. Rabbit hutch stuffed with hay and cozies for the bees.
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It was a day of getting paperwork done at the gas station between customers. I paid invoices, printed out test results, and did inventory paperwork. After work I got all the critters ready for the single digit temps tonight. Rabbit hutch stuffed with hay and cozies for the bees.
Day off but nothing too exciting. Did a lot of wrapping shrubs in burlap and fixing deer fencing. Just have to dig the last of the dahlias this weekend and I can forget about garden clients until March. Made it to the lumber yard so the weekend is all about Celestine’s housing.
December 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Day off but nothing too exciting. Did a lot of wrapping shrubs in burlap and fixing deer fencing. Just have to dig the last of the dahlias this weekend and I can forget about garden clients until March. Made it to the lumber yard so the weekend is all about Celestine’s housing.
Good evening, been working the past few days. Managed to get my weight workout in before the rain this morning. Finished out my shift in the rain with chilly fingers. Almost fell asleep on the couch before choir. I made it and sung myself hoarse and got assigned a surprise solo.
December 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Good evening, been working the past few days. Managed to get my weight workout in before the rain this morning. Finished out my shift in the rain with chilly fingers. Almost fell asleep on the couch before choir. I made it and sung myself hoarse and got assigned a surprise solo.
I was up early but got sidetracked by Seth asking if I wanted to go to breakfast. Feeling full after breakfast I bumped back the run start time an hour. A quick trip to the dump and out for a run. The storm was moving in and it started to rain just as we finished. Being lazy now maybe cleaning.
November 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I was up early but got sidetracked by Seth asking if I wanted to go to breakfast. Feeling full after breakfast I bumped back the run start time an hour. A quick trip to the dump and out for a run. The storm was moving in and it started to rain just as we finished. Being lazy now maybe cleaning.
A quieter day at work let me get some smaller things done. Then it was down a book wormhole for a few hours in between customers. Got next week planned out and then got some exercise after I closed. 7 bluff stair repeats to get a sweat on and now home on the couch.
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A quieter day at work let me get some smaller things done. Then it was down a book wormhole for a few hours in between customers. Got next week planned out and then got some exercise after I closed. 7 bluff stair repeats to get a sweat on and now home on the couch.
Friendsgiving was filled with much feasting, fellowship, and fun. It was a dramatic sky this morning on the way to work. Flurries carried on the wind while inside my favorite amaryllis bloomed at work. A shorter weight session to finish out my day and get a sweat on despite the cold temps.
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Friendsgiving was filled with much feasting, fellowship, and fun. It was a dramatic sky this morning on the way to work. Flurries carried on the wind while inside my favorite amaryllis bloomed at work. A shorter weight session to finish out my day and get a sweat on despite the cold temps.
It was a gray day with rain misting off and on. I was hoping to make buns and cheesecake but only enough pumpkin pulp for one. Pumpkin vanilla swirl cheesecake won out but I’ll make buns another time.
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It was a gray day with rain misting off and on. I was hoping to make buns and cheesecake but only enough pumpkin pulp for one. Pumpkin vanilla swirl cheesecake won out but I’ll make buns another time.
It started out so nice this morning with warmer temps and no wind. I got my full body weight workout in for the second week running. Hopefully, I won’t feel as beat up this time. Got some fun new signs for the fuel pumps. You would think it would be common sense but alas not so simple.
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It started out so nice this morning with warmer temps and no wind. I got my full body weight workout in for the second week running. Hopefully, I won’t feel as beat up this time. Got some fun new signs for the fuel pumps. You would think it would be common sense but alas not so simple.