You can take the girl out of the PNW, but you cannot take the PNW out of the girl. The PSW has my heart, BUT I will forever be a lover of moss-laden forest floors and the sun bursting through dark, ominous, gray clouds! There’s …
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When I’m 96
“When I’m 96…” I’ve been using this filter lately, to help me prioritize options in the moment, and I’m finding it most useful! When I’m 96, looking back at my life from my rocking chair on the porch, so many things will be evidently clear. …
Transitioning into Spring
Technically it’s Winter, but today feels more like Spring.I can feel the warmth of the sunshine beckoning. The birds outside are active and chirping away.And the blue skies seem to keep the cold at bay. I’ve had potatoes roasting in the oven though and garlic …
Leaving my thirties behind
I’ll be 40 in a few weeks and I’m eager to see what that decade holds. Goodness knows, I have some ideas…but I’ve found those don’t always play out how I thought. I thought about “leaving my 30s in the dust” but that sounds kind …
A Moment for the Dress
A moment for the dress. An ode to Goodwill for this find. A shout of gratitude to whomever donated this brand-new, rust-colored, dreamy, flowy, swirly, princess-feeling gown. Etched in my feed, as a spark of vibrant shades. It hangs in my closet now, awaiting its …
Offensive Foul
Sometimes you spend time with someone and you have to choose to not be offended, because you know their character (and there was no malicious intent). Sometimes you spend time with someone and you have to choose to not be offended, even though you don’t …
Depression – A Predator
I was chatting with a girlfriend recently about some of the mindsets I was gripped by while in the throes of depression, and how they kept me confined in a tormenting battle of feeling like things could never get better. Here’s a snapshot of some …
Future Fuel
Future Fuel. It hit me during prayer one day that jealousy is actually an indicator of hope. Track with me. If you find yourself feeling jealous, recognize that it’s you HOPING for something you don’t have. When jealousy tries to rear its ugly head, bring …
UNfollow
Sometimes we need to UNfollow people on social media (yes, even if you like them as a person). If you find yourself feeling dread, anxiety, fear, hopelessness, grief, stress, anger, heaviness, etc. when you read someone’s posts, that’s probably a great indicator that those posts …
Dreaming of Paris
One day you’re 19 dreaming about Paris (clueless that you’d literally be there in just 4 short years 🤯)… …20 years later, I’m still dreaming about that trip 🤩 ✨ Perfect little cafes✨ Gorgeous museums✨ Tons of walking with scenic views✨ Patient locals who waited …