As I usher in a new year, I wanted to spend some time reflecting on the year 2020. Every year as the new year approaches, my soul gets quiet as I think about all that has happened over the 12 months. Time feels like an eternity but when you look back at the year, it…
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Rest, reset, and reframe your mindset in the midst of chaos
How do you rest, reset, and reframe your mindset during a pandemic? I originally drafted this post in late March, but thanks to my knack for starting things and not finishing them, this post never made it to the blog. I started this entry to help us navigate the unpredictable, confusing times of the novel…
A Year in Reflection
Just like that, another year flew by. The thing is, as I get older, I start to dread each birthday a little more because I’m not where I wanted to be. The young me envisioned a happy, settled life by now. A life figured out, a family in the works, and a future secure. No…
Strawberry Picking in California Summer
Summertime in California means lots of fresh strawberries to pick! And who doesn’t love strawberry picking? Find out where and how to pick strawberries!
Ice Castles – A Must-See Winter Wonderland
Imagine my excitement when I learned that there are real ice castles scattered throughout the United States and Canada! It used to be that no one thought twice when they heard the phrase “let it go.” It was simply something taken at face value, an expression meant for someone to give something up or walk…
Hello friend! And welcome!
This moment has been a long time coming, and I can’t tell you how excited, relieved, and nervous I am that it’s finally here! Growing up, I had this idea that I wanted to be a magazine editor or photojournalist. Of course, as a kid, I didn’t know all the details of making that happen,…