I have made a decision for myself. After some events that happened last month, I've decided to lean in to myself, who I am, who I want to be, and what I like. The first realization that has come from this is that I am and want to be soft. I like dresses and flowers. … Continue reading Soft But Powerful
I apologize for not writing recently. My life has been upended, and there's a lot that I'm figuring out. I want to get back to a more consistent place where I can post each week. However, this does not mean that I have been idle. I've had so many thoughts in my head that I … Continue reading Intention
This year has and continues to be a lot. There are so many things always going on in my life. Some I talk about, and some I keep to myself. Some take a day and some take almost all year. I've also spent a lot of time this year working on goals. Some of the … Continue reading Projects
October was such a hectic month! There were many good things. But I actually missed my blog anniversary, which is crazy! I am so thankful for the continued support throughout the years, and I work to always provide you with stories, recipes, lessons, and relevant advice. I don't know if I would still be writing … Continue reading Creating Routines
Happy Halloween! This is one of my favorite holidays! I recently did a deep dive into the history and origins of Halloween, and I want to share that information because I feel it's mostly unknown. This means it's time for another history lesson! Halloween started as the Celtic new year festival called Samhain (Saw-win) in … Continue reading The History of Halloween
My older sister got married over a week ago! (That's why there was no post last week). I was so fortunate to be able to be right by her side as her maid of honor. The wedding itself is more her story, so I want to offer my perspective and some advice for someone who … Continue reading Being a Maid of Honor
This week in the United States is Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great time to spend with loved ones. One of my favorite traditions is talking about what everyone around the table is thankful for. But even though Thanksgiving may only be one day, you can practice this idea all … Continue reading Practicing Gratefulness
I'm almost positive I'm not alone when I say ot feels like there's a lot on my plate. I have a lot that I need to balance and juggle. I also feel that once I let one thing go, my brain tells me I'm a failure and I start dropping other things. So then, when … Continue reading Sorting Out Priorities
It's been a busy couple of weeks. So much so that I haven't had time or I've forgotten to write. But I'm back now! And today I want to talk about spoons. Yes you read that correctly. Spoons are important. The Spoon Theory is a pretty common one in the circles of illness and disability. … Continue reading Spoons
It has been an absolutely crazy week since I last wrote! The big news is that I moved! I'm renting a house, and I'm so excited about the whole thing. This is the such a new adventure for me. I'm pretty settled in my job, paying down my car,, and getting to be a functional … Continue reading Starting Fresh
Battle Kim of the Republic 