Laurie
@whatitslikehere.bsky.social
Living that midlife dream - kids mostly grown, planning for adventures, day job as a paralegal. Raised in Alberta but don’t drink the conservative kool-aid!
Saw a comment from someone yesterday when searching about The Pitt, which I love. Mentioned their other current fave was Paradise. Checked it out this morning and it’s so good! Time to head out for a walk then maybe another episode.
March 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Saw a comment from someone yesterday when searching about The Pitt, which I love. Mentioned their other current fave was Paradise. Checked it out this morning and it’s so good! Time to head out for a walk then maybe another episode.
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Here’s a New Year’s Resolution:
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
January 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution:
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.
Here’s to 2025! This year I turn 50 and I’m looking forward to a better year than last.
January 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Here’s to 2025! This year I turn 50 and I’m looking forward to a better year than last.
Getting Fable set up with a bunch of books I’ve read and a huge list of want to reads for 2025. Probably will finish Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century before 2024 is done though, and maybe even one more after!
December 24, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Getting Fable set up with a bunch of books I’ve read and a huge list of want to reads for 2025. Probably will finish Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century before 2024 is done though, and maybe even one more after!
Spent most of my day reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Loved it so much.
December 23, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Spent most of my day reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Loved it so much.
When your evening drink is Neo Citran you know the week isn’t going great. I took today off but 3 days to get through then a good break and I’d rather not be sick still then.
December 18, 2024 at 4:01 AM
When your evening drink is Neo Citran you know the week isn’t going great. I took today off but 3 days to get through then a good break and I’d rather not be sick still then.
Sunday funday. My sister and my oldest son both visited today. It felt like such a treat although I felt down after. Now to get through another week of work then 9 days off!
December 16, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Sunday funday. My sister and my oldest son both visited today. It felt like such a treat although I felt down after. Now to get through another week of work then 9 days off!
My BFF and I took today off and went shopping/for lunch. Was such a nice break and lol at these great pink shoes I found!
December 13, 2024 at 4:56 AM
My BFF and I took today off and went shopping/for lunch. Was such a nice break and lol at these great pink shoes I found!
This is great!
Canada on Thursday announced a ban on 324 models of assault weapons, granting an amnesty for their collection, with the aim of shipping them to Ukraine. An estimated 14,500 guns already in circulation may be turned in under an amnesty in place until October 2025 that would provide owners /1
December 6, 2024 at 10:31 PM
This is great!
How glad am I that tomorrow is Friday? Well, until I remember I basically agreed to spend Saturday baking cookies with my sis, mom and niece. I want to see my sister and niece but not sure I’m up to dealing with my mother.
December 5, 2024 at 11:53 PM
How glad am I that tomorrow is Friday? Well, until I remember I basically agreed to spend Saturday baking cookies with my sis, mom and niece. I want to see my sister and niece but not sure I’m up to dealing with my mother.
I’m binging this now too. So good but so sad.
I'm currently watching a new danish show airing in Denmark (and I believe the UK & France, but not sure 😭) It's called 'Families Like Ours', dystopian about Danes having to evacuate the country due to the rising water levels. It's a bit scary, but it's really well made!
Families Like Ours (2024)
Denmark, in a not-too-distant future. The rising water levels can no longer be ignored and the country needs to be evacuated. As people disperse in all directions, they must bid farewell to what they ...
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December 1, 2024 at 3:28 PM
I’m binging this now too. So good but so sad.
Work holiday party tonight after celebrating youngest kids birthday. Biggest decision of the morning is sparkly red or silver for my nails.
November 23, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Work holiday party tonight after celebrating youngest kids birthday. Biggest decision of the morning is sparkly red or silver for my nails.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. one book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. no explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1. #booksky
November 22, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. one book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. no explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 1. #booksky
Year end is close…got my 2024 YouTube Music Recap. Apparently I listen to the same songs on repeat a lot!
November 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Year end is close…got my 2024 YouTube Music Recap. Apparently I listen to the same songs on repeat a lot!
Finished reading None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell tonight. Not my usual, but not bad!
November 21, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Finished reading None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell tonight. Not my usual, but not bad!
I’m going to spend 2 hours tonight trying to get email under control. Maybe I can get under 50 items to action….but only maybe. Starting with 93 I think.
November 19, 2024 at 11:07 PM
I’m going to spend 2 hours tonight trying to get email under control. Maybe I can get under 50 items to action….but only maybe. Starting with 93 I think.
Not great news today, my senior dog has liver issues and have to evaluate testing and treatments. Hoping he can hang in another year plus til youngest teen finishes high school.
November 18, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Not great news today, my senior dog has liver issues and have to evaluate testing and treatments. Hoping he can hang in another year plus til youngest teen finishes high school.