Good news! February was much better to me than January was. While it was, primarily, school-based, I took the time to immerse myself in the little joys every day. Because January was so anxiety-provoking, I really needed time to regather and I think I did a good job of achieving the balance I needed in... Continue Reading →
January Blessings
© January was a month of intensity. There was happiness, there was stress, and there was a lot of mixed emotions. I am glad that it was a month full of accomplishment and I hope to continue down that path as 2018 progresses. While I enjoyed January, I am hopeful that February will be kinder... Continue Reading →
Life Update
© "May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ" - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 I begin looking through old blogs as I reflect on changes and elements of growth that have occurred recently. I notice... Continue Reading →
The Yin to my Yang
© I woke up this morning to a puppy pouncing through my room. Despite some morning nibbles, due to teething, she has come a long way. Training a dog is a lot of hard work and, my attempts to help reach nothing close to the amount of work my mother puts into creating a fantastic... Continue Reading →
Eight Lessons to Bring With Me Into TwentyEIGHTteen!
© The last few days of December 2017 allowed me to immerse myself in a strange, but somehow delicate, balance as I accomplish mini goals that I have put off throughout the year. From the basis of organization, I have allowed myself to clear my surroundings of old patterns, to record my thoughts, and to... Continue Reading →
December Blessings
Despite how hectic December was, it meant that I was able to be a part of a lot of amazing moments! It was the ending of a crazy year that I will forever cherish! December 1st- Today, I practiced and completed my Honor’s presentation which was awesome! I prepped with a pumpkin bagel and pumpkin... Continue Reading →
2017 Thoughts
© I wrote this excerpt on December 19, 2017, as I reminisced about this year by looking at pictures and journal entries 🙂 Today was another calm day. It is funny though because I watched my crazy puppy while balancing my day with my older dog, reading a book under a shared blanket as she... Continue Reading →
November Blessing
This month was super busy! I slacked with recording blessing in the beginning but, once acknowledging the importance of focusing on gratitude, I picked up the slack through mid to the end of November! Recording my blessings really helps me see the positive moments in my life. This means even... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving: a Moment of Truth
BLESSINGS © The sound of rain soothes my soul as it patters against the gutters. The warmth upon my throat as I sip some lovely coffee calms me in the midst of my thoughts. The taste of pumpkin bread confirms the promise of rainy fall days, consisting of oversized sweatshirts, soft music, school work, and... Continue Reading →