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 …
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 …
Say YES to the Dream
If you’ve ever had a “this isn’t going how I thought it would go” realization, this post is for you. I’ve personally been having my fair share of those moments lately, and I wanted to let you in on some encouragement I’ve been getting, with …
8 years ago
8 years ago I drove into San Diego with a car full of possessions, my sweet mama who joined me for my travels down the coast, and my precious cat, Cashmere 🐈 I honestly didn’t know what I was stepping into. I didn’t know the …
Listen and Speak
“Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you.”
Thirty Nine
I was 38 just a few days ago.And then it happened.39 showed up and a new season began.It was a quiet day.It’s been an under-the-radar year.It has felt immensely … subtle.A weightiness that’s *known* but not yet seen.Growth happens underground, after all, where it’s not …