Hello all, and happy Friday! Yesterday, I *crushed it* at work and came home feeling energized, ready to have an amazing evening. I decided I’d start by lacing up my shoes to take the dog on a run. Koa, in his natural element. As I set out, my upstairs neighbor came out to yell at … Continue reading #stupidbullshit →

Welcome back and happy 2019! On New Year's Eve, I celebrated in true "old lady" fashion: hanging out at home, baking, cleaning, watching movies, and cuddling the dog. So, I think I can officially say I'm an old lady dog mom, and I'm not mad about it (I mean, look at this face!). In another … Continue reading #bekind →

I'm Mackenzie and, as you may have guessed, I'm a geoscientist. Back in the day (aka, the 90s), I was that child who picked up rocks everywhere and, if I'm honest, I still am that child (just, you know, a 26-year-old rock monster). My desk has rock paperweights from Death Valley, my end tables are … Continue reading #adultingwithboundaries →