I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love this time of year. I love a fresh start. I love setting goals and making plans. But being the pisces I am, I tend to spend a lot of time dreaming. So often that means imagining big possibilities without following through and or even … More Looking Ahead
Have you heard about morning pages? I hadn’t either until one of my favorite youtubers (well one of the few I still watch anyway), kept mentioning them. And now, she’s been doing it for years and continues to love it! So, naturally, I put the idea in a folder in my mind of “things to … More The Magic of Morning Pages
I’m not sure if I’ve ever had the flu. My mom, who is a physician, has always been so diligent about getting us a flu shot. And, as an adult, reminded me how important it is to still get it as a teacher. But this year, when in between doctors, of course I forgot. So, … More Reset: How Getting the Flu Made Me Get Unstuck
This month’s playlist is officially up! I think this mix of songs is perfect for watching snow fall, reorganizing your closet, or messing around in your kitchen. This list begins and ends with two songs I can’t stop listening to recently. But overall, it’s got a light-hearted, whimsical feel. I think it’s exactly what I … More January Glow
Guys, I have a confession…I LOVE this time of year. I mean, the holidays are nice and all. And I’m so thankful to be with family and friends. But I just love a fresh start. I love an excuse to get up and start making changes. What better time to do it than the start … More New Year Feels
Here it is. The thing we say at the end of each year like it’s a requirement: Can you believe 2018 is already over? Crazy, right? Yet again, it’s here. The inevitable. And if you’re like me, you are so ready for a fresh start. Ready to set new goals and make changes. But before … More A Year In Review: 2018
It was the Sunday after Thanksgiving. My mom had left. My friends were out of town or on their way home. Elliot was at work. The work week was creeping up on me but I was still in holiday mood. And of course, still full from all the leftovers I had eaten. I was feeling … More What To Do When You’re Feeling Stuck
If you’ve ever read or watched Eat, Pray, Love, you’ve heard this phrase before. In the memoir, Elizabeth Gilbert explains that she learns this from an Italian who says, “La Dolce Far Niete,” which seems to mean to take pleasure in the stillness and moment of relaxation. In the book, her Italian friends comment that this is … More The Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Hello dear friends, When I first sat down to begin this blogpost I thought, “Where do I begin?” How could I possibly sum up the adventures, friendships, and magic I had experienced? There’s so much I want to share (as you will soon notice); where do I start? So, I decided to start here: by … More 5 Things I Learned in Thailand
This is something that has never happened to me before. I’m not one to lose important things like this, especially things that cost a lot of money. But I was at a music festival with my incredible sister, who recently returned from a long trip around the world, and I dropped it in a crowd … More So, I Lost My Phone
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