The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025

Rain tapped on the windows like it had nowhere better to be today 🌧️ and honestly, same. Bella and I suited up in our raincoats for our morning walk, though “suited up” might be generous. Bella wore hers with the enthusiasm of someone forced into formalwear against their will 😅 Still, we made it around the block, splashing through puddles and pretending we meant to do that 🐾💦

Today was also First Time Friday, and I finally put my birthday gift to good use 🎁 I bought myself a Dutch oven and decided to christen it with homemade artisan bread 🍞 I’ve never made this kind of bread before, but it turned out to be surprisingly simple. The dough spent the day fermenting on the counter like it had all the time in the world ⏳ and tonight I finally sliced into it. Warm, soft, and smelling like a cozy bakery… absolutely worth the wait 🤍

While the bread worked its slow magic, I curled up with some reading 📖 and later Bella and I watched the USA Olympic hockey game 🏒 She followed the puck like it owed her money, ears perked and eyes locked on the screen 👀 I’m pretty sure she thinks she could sub in if needed 😄

Tonight’s plan is simple: fresh bread, a warm blanket, and a quiet evening with my favorite furry roommate 🐶✨ Not a bad way to end a rainy day at all.