What's Up Wednesday, January 2026 Edition

 

Another year, another What's Up Wednesday! This one will be short and sweet because my life is both boring and chaotic. Perhaps you can relate.

What I've Been Eating

Nothing of note on this front; the Let's Lower Chelle's Cholesterol Before She's Shackled To Medication Diet is in full swing. I'm not a huge fan. On the bright side, I cheated on said diet with a chicken parm recently, so I'm not suffering completely.

What I'm Loving

Shanti and the Man-Cub bought a house this month, and I am loving how excited they are to feather their little nest. I especially enjoyed listening to Hugh talk the Man-Cub through the wiring on his new (to him) water heater over FaceTime; trying to explain the difference between the red and green wires to a colorblind kid is always so entertaining.

What I'm Reminiscing About

Nothing at the moment.

What I've Been Up To

Guinness has been under the weather, so I have spent some time at the vet clinic, as well as trying to get medication down his throat without traumatizing him or making him hate me. Always a good time, over here.

What I'm Working On 

Half of my staff at Not So New Job are currently hospitalized. One, because she just delivered a precious baby girl (yay!), and one because her colon tried to kill her (boo!). So, I am working on staying sane. If this job doesn't eventually kill me, it will most definitely be a surprise. Three cheers for financial solvency!

What I'm Excited About 

I'm getting a walking pad for my bedroom. I don't know why this excites me, but there you have it.

What I'm Dreading

Nope. Nope. Ain't no way I am manifesting additional stress with that nonsense.

What I'm Reading

I read all four books in the Pacific Shores Series and loved them all.

Then I read the first three books in the Ravenhood Series, because why not add emotional damage caused by fictional characters to my already emotionally fragile psyche?

What I'm Watching

Still not tuning into the television, like, at all. Still don't miss it.

Did take Mom to see the local community theater's production of Clue on Stage. Loved it!

What I'm Listening To

Smutty books on Audible. That is all.

What I'm Wearing

Half the time, I'm wearing a blush on my cheeks, thanks to all the smutty books on Audible.

What I'm Doing This Weekend

Hopefully, walking on my new walking pad, while either reading a good book or listening to, you guessed it, a smutty book on Audible.

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month

Ooh! One I can actually drum up some excitement for! I'm joining Queen B and a group of her friends in Las Vegas to celebrate her Dirty 30! Will I be the oldest person in attendance? Yes. Do I care? Nope! It may be her 30th birthday, but it is also the 30th anniversary of the day I started the job I was meant for. Celebration all the way around!

Favorite Purchase This Month

I honestly hope it's going to be that damn walking pad. Fingers crossed!