A Little Bit Of Me | Lifestyle Blog by Charnita Fance

I don't know about you, but by the time I finally close my work laptop, I'm ready to mentally check out. Since I work from home, my "commute" is just moving from my desk to the couch. I tackle the chaotic feeding time for my five pets (and Noro plus the other community cats outside) first thing in the morning with my coffee. So, by the time the evening rolls around, the chores are done, my husband is usually on his computer, and I’m free to just curl up with Adah or Micah and play something. 2026 is shaping up to be a weirdly specific year for gaming. We're right on the edge of new consoles coming out, but there's still so much life left in what we already have. I'm personally still rocking my Nintendo Switch OLED and my iPad, and honestly, that's enough for me most days. But whether you're into high-stress shooters (couldn't be me) or chill management sims (absolutely me), there's a massive list of titles coming our way. I've dug throu...

Here we are. It's finally January 2026. I feel like I've been waiting for this fresh start for months. Last year was a whirlwind of stress, and not the good kind. If you'd asked me five years ago where I'd be financially at age 44, I wouldn't have guessed I'd be staring at this much debt. But life happens. I've always tried to be responsible, but things slipped away from me recently. I lost a part-time gig that was bringing in steady money, and suddenly, I didn't have enough to cover my usual bills. Instead of cutting back immediately, I let things slide and mismanaged my money. That's how the credit card debt piled up. Then, the summer of 2025 hit. I had a major health scare that required multiple doctor visits and tests. On top of that, my husband needed a medical procedure, and his insurance barely covered any of it. So now, we're looking at a mountain of credit card debt plus a separate pile of medical bills. It's overwhelming, but I...

I sat down at my desk last night after a long day. My husband and I had just finished dinner, and I had spent twenty minutes outside trying to convince Noro, the neighbor's cat, to eat his food before the other cats got it. I was tired. I just wanted to escape into a virtual world for a bit. But when I loaded up The Sims 4, my excitement turned into frustration within ten minutes. My Sims stood there staring at walls for hours while the clock ticked by. They wouldn't eat. They wouldn't interact with other sims. The game was practically unplayable. Again . It isn't just a one-time thing. I have been playing this franchise for over fifteen years. I remember the magic of The Sims 2 and the incredible freedom of The Sims 3. But lately, trying to enjoy The Sims 4 feels like a chore. Between the lag, the broken packs, and the sheer cost of keeping up, I realized something important last night. It's okay to stop. It's okay to admit that this game isn't fun anymor...

I've never been a huge fan of TikTok. I’m 44, and I haven't been into social media like that for almost 10 years now. I’m just over it . But TikTok is in a league of its own. It’s tailored to young people, not people my age. I just don’t get it. People dancing and lip-syncing in front of the camera. People posting LIVE selfies where they're just flaunting or making weird faces for a few seconds. Why would anyone want to see this!??? Especially from people I don’t even know!? It’s just absurd to me. Plus, I’ve dealt with TikTok groupies all up in my husband’s DMs, and that was the last straw. I absolutely hated TikTok after that. And it’s not just my husband; it’s your husband / boyfriend / significant other. Heck, it’s everyone's husband / boyfriend / significant other! It’s sad. And what’s worse is that it’s mostly YOUNG girls from OTHER countries doing this (outside of the USA). There are gold diggers all over TikTok (especially on TikTok Live begging for gifts/co...

Living in southeast Alabama means our mornings can get pretty humid, but that doesn't stop me from needing my daily caffeine fix. Lately, though, things have changed a bit in my kitchen. I'm 44 years old, and my body just doesn't handle things like it used to. Between dealing with PCOS and managing prediabetes, I've had to get serious about my nutrition. I'm always looking for easy ways to hit my daily goals, and that's where protein coffee comes in. My mornings are usually a zoo. We don't have kids, but with five pets, it sure feels like it. Adah, my older cat, is usually fussing at me for breakfast, while Micah, the kitten, is tearing through the living room. Then I have to check on Sugar the guinea pig and the two bunnies, Lucy and Ricky (they get a nice veggie salad in the mornings). On top of that, Noro, the neighbor's cat, shows up at the side door for his morning treat almost every single day. So, finding a way to get my protein in without havin...

Let’s be real for a second: 2025 was rough . Between the global chaos and just the general heaviness of the world, it felt like we were all holding our breath for twelve months straight. It’s hard not to feel a bit cynical when looking ahead, especially when the previous year left such a mark. But here’s the thing: we survived it. We made it through the noise, the bad news, and the stress, and that counts for something. Personally, I’m ready to turn the page. While 2025 had its moments (I finally got my eyes checked and found out they’re surprisingly healthy, and we even got a rare snow day down here in Dothan), the overall vibe was just heavy. So, I’m looking at 2026 not as a magical fix, but as a chance to rebuild. We don’t need "revolutionary" changes; we just need practical self-care, a little more joy, and a lot less doomscrolling. If you’re feeling worn out but hopeful, let’s talk about how to make this next year genuinely bigger and better. ⚡ Key Takeaways ...