I haven’t been very present this week — not because I’ve vanished, but because life has been a little extra full lately. There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I’ve missed showing up here, I’ve also been pouring energy into a few things that matter deeply.

On top of my usual schedule (which already feels like a juggling act), I’ve been chipping away at my own blog, working on templates, and brainstorming new ideas for upcoming ventures. But I’ve also been helping my mom with something close to both of our hearts: marketing for her homeschool program.

After a few slow years, she’s working to build her business back up, and I’ve been diving in to support her — helping with outreach, advertising, and creating content for her Facebook presence. It’s been a mix of nostalgic and motivating, collaborating with my mom on something that’s both meaningful and full of potential.

I’ve also had an important meeting at work that’s left me doing a lot of thinking — the kind of internal processing that doesn’t always have a clear answer right away. It feels like a “next step” moment is on the horizon, and I’m just trying to feel out the direction.

Oh, and because life likes to keep things interesting, we’ve also had construction happening in our living room and one of our bathrooms. A couple of weeks ago, I came home to water pouring through a ceiling vent. (Yes — pouring.) What started as a sudden, unexpected leak turned into a drawn-out repair process. But tonight (fingers crossed), we’re finally getting our living space back to normal.

So, if I’ve felt a little distant lately — this is why. I’m still here. Still creating. Still dreaming. Just also helping others, planting seeds, and growing — quietly, intentionally, and sometimes a little messily.

Thanks for sticking around. 💜