Kali J Desautels

Welcome to my little corner of the internet.

Category: Uncategorized

  • Right now I have a long list of things that I SHOULD be doing – taking down my tree, laundry, 100 Days to Slay, meal prep, etc. etc. etc. What am I doing instead? Sleeping. Reading. Sleeping some more. I have no idea if I am just recovering from having been sick last week or…

  • ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 📚 Just finished Did I Ever Tell You by Genevieve Kingston, and I can’t stop thinking about it. This memoir is an absolute masterpiece—raw, heartfelt, and beautifully written. Kingston’s storytelling is deeply personal yet universally resonant, weaving together themes of family, love, loss, and self-discovery in a way that feels so real and poignant.…

  • Seventeen years ago, my whole world changed when I became Ollie’s mom. 💕 I still can’t believe my firstborn baby is 17 now—where has the time gone? Watching them grow into the incredible person they are today has been the greatest privilege of my life. Ollie, you are sweet, funny, brave, empathetic, kind, artistic, creative,…

  • Happy Birthday to the amazing Danielle! 🎉💖 I am endlessly grateful that you are both my family and my friend. You inspire me every day with your ability to find joy in the little things and to light up every room you walk into. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and warmth make you not just an incredible…

  • 🌟 A Year in 70 Pictures 🌟 2024 has been a whirlwind of memories, milestones, and magic. From family moments and cherished traditions to unforgettable experiences with friends, this reel captures it all in just 70 snapshots. 🎥 Press play to relive the laughter, the love, and the moments that made this year so special.…

  • I’m flying through the final book of the Throne of Glass series, and I’m so happy to have Aelin back as the main character. After struggling through Tower of Dawn (sorry, Chaol, but a whole book about your healing journey was just… too much), Kingdom of Ash feels like the epic finale I’ve been waiting…

  • As 2024 comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who followed, liked, commented, and supported me this year. These are my top 9 posts of 2024, and looking back, they show the moments and messages that resonated most with you—whether it was mental health awareness,…

  • Here’s a caption and hashtags for your Instagram post featuring this quote: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler This quote is such a powerful reminder that while we can’t slow down time, we do have the power to steer our own journey. Life is fleeting,…

  • Drove 5 hours today to help my kiddo see their girlfriend—because love knows no distance, right? 💕 But let me tell you, my sciatica is not feeling the romance. 😅 Sitting for that long was a big “nope” from my back. Guess it’s true what they say: no good deed goes unpunished! 🥴 Time to…

  • Butterflies resonate with me, and this new year I am heading into 2025 with them in mind. 🦋 They remind me of transformation, resilience, and embracing the beauty of change. Here’s to spreading our wings, taking flight, and creating something beautiful in the year ahead. #NewYear2025 #ButterflyInspiration #TransformationJourney