It can be awkward or downright scary to break free from comfort zones, but it can also be energizing to try something new. Making sweeping changes or small alterations to our lives lifts us out of ruts. New experiences have the potential to reveal pieces of ourselves that would otherwise go unnoticed. This how I feel about my experience with Whole Living’s 2012 Action Plan…
Hello lovelies! I hope the past few weeks have been kind to you. Although my break from blogging was unscheduled, it was exactly what I needed. The Mister and I had a chilly, but very fun trip to Ohio for Christmas, and a quiet party of two at home for New Year’s. It was truly the perfect ending to 2011. My heart is filled with love and gratitude…
December 2010 was memorable. Alongside Gwen Bell and Cali Harris, I poured my heart into a passion project we called Reverb 10. It was an online community initiative with daily prompts for the entire month. Yesterday, in a message to the Reverb subscriber list, Gwen explained she won’t be hosting Reverb this year. Instead, she shared how we did it. Now you can host…
Hello lovely friends. I hope you’re having a fantastic week! Mine has been a bit wild—and I’m looking forward to having the weekend to regroup. There’s been a lot to balance at home with getting back into a workout routine, trying to blog more often, and preparing for the holidays…
Hello lovelies! How was your weekend? Mine was quite wonderful. On Saturday, my friend and I drove 2 hours to our nearest Ikea. I picked up a few goodies including some picture frames and Christmas ornaments. I’ve been trying to get myself in the habit of waking up early, so on Sunday I set my alarm for 5:00 am. It was a quiet and peaceful morning spent sipping tea and reading…
Hello lovelies! It’s been a little over 1 month since my last post — and oh how I’ve missed you. The time away provided some much needed space for reflection. By placing a small distance between me, my laptop, and my life online, I’ve come to realize the joy all this brings me. There’s an unlimited amount of information, inspiration, support, guidance…
What’s alive in you? For me, it’s new routines taking root. Discovery. Change. A fresh path. On Tuesday, I started a new job with a really amazing company in downtown Raleigh. I cannot even begin to express my delight. My joy. The excitement bubbling up inside. I’ve kept my shifting employment status a bit of a secret on the blog…
Things are turning around here after a couple really tough months. I am rediscovering my very simple, yet completely extraordinary, life. Things have been crazy, but I knew we’d make it to the other side. I think we’re nearly there. It’s the calm after the storm. Yesterday I flipped through magazines and watched romantic comedies while my Mister studied for his first exam…
This summer has been heavy and thought-provoking. My career has shifted. My personal relationships have strengthened. I made it back to the yoga mat after a long pause. I have reaffirmed my choice to eat a (nearly) vegetarian diet. My heart and mind are open to new possibilities. I am letting go of the just. get. though. these. hard. times mentality — and am waking up to…
Hello my sweet friends. I hope you’ve been well and enjoying your summers. I wish we could meet up for a cup of coffee to catch up. I have so many stories to tell. The Mister and I are slowly getting settled in our new home. There are still boxes left unpacked. Drawers to organize. Laundry to put away. Dust to clean. Finishing touches and decorating to do…
