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New Books
In purchasing a book for my sister’s summer reading, I stumbled upon one that has been on my “saved for later” list for quite some time. I think it’s a great choice for the mini quarter life crisis I seem to be having. Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst. Recommended by my therapist years ago and… — read more
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Closing In
Thirty is closing in faster than the speed of lightning it seems. As I approach this pivotal age, I can’t help but look back at what a wild journey it has been. I think back at all the aspirations I had even before my twenties began and how life has aligned the way she sees… — read more
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A New Thing
Madison Ryann Ward is truly underrated. This album is perfection. My husband is out of town on a business trip and I’m glad I had some extra time to truly enjoy this masterpiece🎶 — read more
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Cheers
Some days will forever be embedded in our memory. The subconscious will never allow us to forget. — read more
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Core Memories
Saturday my little sister took part in a drama club production. It was more special than I could’ve imagined. My sister did great for it being her first theater project. I felt like Regina George’s mom in Mean Girls recording every scene she was in. My husband attended the performance with me and I found… — read more
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Motions
We go through motions Like waves dashing to and fro Does love make us glow? Does love make us grow? Does anyone truly know? — read more
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Today, September 8th, 2022 we lost an icon. The face of an entire country and so many more. I’m grateful to have lived in a time when she was the example of a leader for the world. She reigned with integrity, grace and devotion to her duty and people. There will never be another like… — read more
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Family Visits
My sister in law and 10 month old niece just got home from Germany less than an hour ago. It’s almost 1am and having them home and meeting the baby for the first time is just remarkable. She’s so vibrant, full of joy and unlike most babies who cry when meeting strangers she met us… — read more
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One Month
Today according to social media is 6 years since my husband and I have been friends. But this friendsversary was even more special because we also celebrated one month of marriage today. Married life has been great. I feel safe knowing that I have my life partner. In giving thanks for what I have I… — read more
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2022
It’s a new year which means more opportunities for growth and change. Although 2021 was just as turbulent as 2020 a lot of good things happened for me and I hope that’s the same for you. If not, let’s aim to make this year your year as well. On December 11th I married my best… — read more
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Catching up
Since the last time I’ve posted so much has happened. In July I decided to get vaccinated after months of hesitation. The hesitation wasn’t necessarily from me either I told my mom that I would get the shot with her so she didn’t have to do it alone and I kept my word and waited… — read more
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14 years
Thursday the first marked 14 years without Harry. I couldn’t bring myself to jot down my thoughts because the emotions were so raw. My mind asked the same what if questions and the why him questions just as they did the night I got the news. Then today a friend who lost her father on… — read more
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Fortunate
If you’re lucky the person you love decides to love you back. I’m one of those fortunate enough to have someone choosing to love me everyday. While we’re celebrating such a high point in our lives and our engagement I can’t help but think of those who won’t know what this feels like. The excitement… — read more