hi hi.

I feel somewhat odd briefly introducing myself here without blowing my whole personality out on a page.  My name is Mads. I’ve been called that ever since I was a youngin. My full name is Madeline Mina. I’m named after my great grandma, whom I never met, but I heard she loved fudgsicles and dancing so seems to fit me just fine.  

Most of these posts are simply thoughts displayed by how I see and feel them in my body. I’m the author of a memoir—black coffee & bare feet (almost published)—and essentially this is just an extension/creative outlet for me.

The title of this blog has a silly inspirational story attached to it. I’m a nurse at a hospital and one night I was talking to some kiddos visiting their daddy after surgery. We were talking about grocery shopping, snacks, etc.—I asked them what the best way to carry honey is, do they think?

In a paper bag!

But then it’ll get all messy & sticky on your fingers.

Then you get to lick it off!

Made me think of life, perspectives, childlike attitudes, and joy in messiness. Seems to fit quite nicely.

I love humans and I love connection, so feel free to reach out for any reason <3