Sometimes I feel like an extremist.Not in the political sense—just in the Peni tries to do everything at maximum intensity sense. Like exercise. I go all out… until I can’t move, can’t think, and have to sit in one spot for hours, questioning every life choice I’ve ever made. Or books. If I love a […]

Just for Fun

February 4, 2026

A Little Yin for my Yang

I love the mythical hobbits. They eat multiple breakfasts, laugh often, and live such simple, happy lives. So, I decided to make a few changes in my own life—to try living more like a hobbit. I already enjoy eating more than one breakfast. ✅ Check.I find humor in just about everything. ✅ Check.But learning to […]

Try Something New

November 18, 2025

🌿 Finding My Inner Hobbit

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