Hi, I’m Tarah.
Teen boy mom. Book addict. Full-time worker.
Champion of constantly having to fluff the laundry in the dryer because I forgot it existed.
Honestly, if I ever get my life together, it will be by accident.
I started this blog because my brain has too many tabs open at all times (some that have music playing), and I needed somewhere to put the thoughts before they drifted away like they were never mine. Writing is my creative release. It helps me slow down, sort through my chaos, figure out what I actually want to say, and polish it up a bit. Best foot forward and all that jazz.
I also wanted one place to keep track of the scents I love, the books I read, the meals that earn the prestigious nod from my extremely cultured teens, the insanity I survive, and all the random things that make life easier. And honestly, I wanted to find my people. The ones who get what it feels like to be juggling work and home and teenagers and hormones and a brain that cannot decide between quiet time or an emotional breakdown. The ones who understand that life often feels like trying to stay calm while your mental playlist is shouting at you in the background.
Some days I am thriving.
Some days I forget a thought before it fully forms and watch it float away like a lost scarf in the wind, only to remember it when it's far too late to be helpful.
And some days require deep breathing and a silent pep talk that definitely sounds like a certain Miss Swift whispering that I can still do hard things.
I’m not here to pretend my life is perfect. It’s not. But I am here to talk about the things that help me survive and sometimes even enjoy the madness. The books that pull me into new worlds, the scents that make my home feel warm and welcoming, the real moments that make us laugh so we don’t cry, and the tiny routines that keep me from running away to a hideaway cabin where no one can ask me what’s for dinner. (To be clear, that option will remain on the table until further notice. Call it my version of a getaway car.)
If you’re here reading this, welcome.
I’m glad you found your way to this corner of the internet.
We may not have it all figured out, but we’re definitely the lucky ones to be in this together.