The Baker's Box

08/11/2026

what a build up. what a week. here’s more reasons why i swim. yeah the awards are nice to share with the family but aren’t most important. the memories are. they stay clear in my mind. most of my satisfaction comes from reflection once my meet is over. for me it’s all about the process, the coaches and community. it’s trying new things, it’s learning to be better and believing in yourself while feeling uncomfortable. it’s giving yourself grace when you fall short and accepting encouragement from family and friends. i’m proud of myself for going through all the mental gymnastics to compete and do what i love. i’m also especially proud to be surrounded by amazing and inspiring people who love swimming as much as i do. thanks u.s. masters swimming!
U.S. Masters Swimming 🏊🏼🏊‍♀️🏊🏿‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️🏊🏻🏊🏼‍♀️

05/10/2026

🤍so grateful
🤍still missed
🤍deeply loved

thank you for staying close by,
happy heavenly mother’s day mom

04/12/2026

03/05/2026

Someone once said if you take care of someone with dementia you lose them more and more everyday.
When they get the diagnosis, when they go through different stages, when they need treatment, and when they pass away.
This is called "ambiguous loss".
As the brain slowly dies, they change physically and eventually forget who their loved ones are.
They could end up lying in bed, not moving and not eating or drinking.
There will be people who will scroll past this post because Dementia has not touched them.
They may not know what it's like to have a loved one who has battled or is still battling dementia.
To raise awareness of this cruel disease, I would like my friends to put this on their page today.
A special thank you to anyone willing to put this on their timeline for Alzheimer Awareness Week! 💜

03/03/2026

this fruit tree was one of several garden gifts given to me by my work friend who has long since passed. brian gave me “freaky” varieties and i just can’t remember what this is called. the fruit is ginormous! i think it might be a camulos grapefruit. whatever it is it makes a sweet, simple pie. lmk if you think it’s another variety. thanks!

02/09/2026

more reasons why i swim~

we get it, in more ways than one + while wearing a smile.

a special thank you goes to my talented teammate for the surprise of custom training paddles. he perfectly captured my pup cookie + her brother gru. these are now a prized possession. ❤️

01/27/2026

they’re the dynamic duo + sometimes double trouble. either way we are obsessed. happy 2nd birthday (yesterday) cookie🍪 + gru🧀. we🖤🤍u❣️
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01/13/2026

🖤🍪hApPy French Bulldog Day cookie🍪🖤
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12/07/2025

simple saturday pleasures