Weekly Recap: Beachy Weekends, Fourth of July, and a Quick Catch Up

Welcome to 2025 where the first Just Jen Things recap of the year comes… more than halfway through the year. Good job, Jen, good job. In my defense — and I’m going to defend myself here because WHEW — life’s been feeling a little (okay, A LOT) “Lights! Camera! Bitch! Smile!” in 2025. Anyone else agree? Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of things I’m both excited and grateful to have going for me right now, but damn, so many other things have made 2025 feel like the ultimate slog-fest so far. So it seems, my anthem of the year belongs to Taylor Swift’s I Can Do It With a Broken Heart — all the days of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, and yet I’ve had to put on that front because the only way out is through.

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February 2025 Goals

We made it to February. I repeat — we MADE it to FEBRUARY! In the 20 lifetimes that passed in endless January… I feel like I really struggled to get into any kind of consistent groove. I tried to create new habits and (kind of) failed. But I’m not going to let it get me down, we’re just going to dial up the expectations and try harder! Let’s recap my January goals and take a look at what I want to accomplish in February.

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December Reading Wrap Up

December reading… more like December listening haha. I didn’t read a single book — physically. But I did listen to 4 audiobooks, so that must count for something. I know I’m extreeeemely late to the December wrap up party, but let’s recap anyway!

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Weekly Recap: Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'n Sweet Tour & Other Happenings

Though it’s not yet consistently cold outside, the temperatures around here are pretty erratic at the moment. As such, of course our HVAC unit went out during one of the cold spells. It took a few weeks to get it up and running, but we have AC and heat again — rejoice! I bought a heated blanket last year and I’ve been living underneath it almost every night. It’s so cozy!

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