Category Archives: Thoughts

I cannot believe it’s 2026. I cannot believe we are halfway through January. My mind is still somewhere in October, over the moon about marrying my best friend. Yet, when I catch up to reality, I find myself wanting to refresh and reset for this year.

2026 is going to be the year of quality and consistency for me. I did not make resolutions, but instead habits that I want to bring with me into every year moving forward. This year, the habits I want to maintain are reading more, higher daily activity, and a more conscious eating lifestyle. So for January, I am trying to achieve these goals by walking daily, not eating after 8pm, and reading daily, even if only for 10 minutes.

What are some lifestyle changes or resolutions you are taking with you into 2026? And if you have a page-turner book recommendation, please send it my way.

xx AB

Recently my bf had to submit an important application. One of the questions was to list his hobbies. And I noticed him reword the things he enjoyed. He even asked me if what he had looked good. “Well of course babe, it’s what you like to do!” Right?

This society continues to shock me. We diem what is cool and accepted. Why can’t my hobby be Netflix and I seem as interesting and together as the person who does marathons? (Don’t answer that)

It just made me wonder where is there a space where who we are and what we like is acceptable, always. Do you have the space where you can like trash tv and eating out and be accepted? I am finding less space to be accepted authentically these days. Especially, if it’s breaking the mold. Which is crazy because it’s literally the campaign and agenda everyone is pushing. But I find that with everyone pushing, looking, and trying to be SO open there is less space to just “Be”.

I hope you have a space to be. Find your people. And this week, find time to do what you actually like. Even if it’s not accepted by the Hobby Committee of America.

XxAnde Mari

But I’m back!

It’s summer- and for me that means I get a chance to breathe!! And breathing for me looks like sleeping in (just sleeping a lot in general), watching all the shows & movies, and eating all the things!!

Things I’m currently loving…

1. Ice cream sandwiches from Trader Joe’s

2. Love & Gelato on Netflix

3. Midnight walks (since gas prices are insane)

4. Sweet Riesling

Happy to finally write again and am looking to bring some of my joy to my little slice of the internet. Stay tuned!

Xx Ande Mari

Every time March swings around my mind races through the last 365 days. March is magical with many celebrations- most importantly being my birthday! Yes, it’s a national holiday!!

When I go through the things I said I’d do and places I thought I see this dark wave always comes over. I always feel less then my expectations set when I’m on a high. So if you ever feel there hopefully these words bring you something.

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Hello old friend. Here we are again. Another trip with nothing to lend. How could this be after all this time that you think your in the same space and same mind. I’ve been where you sit and stood where you stand. And I promise I will continue to hold your hand. The life you think your missing is right here with you. You are the memories you want to hold on too. Friend can’t you see it? It’s all not to good to be true. You are a living, breathing, miracle, trust me it’s true. So hold this mirror and see what I see. For with each passing moment you’re improving to BE extraordinarily you. ©️ AndeMari

Cheers to missing things on our list and falling short of perfect and still being proud of how far we’ve come.

Xx Ande Mari