😬I didn’t mean to hurt you. And I now realize you didn’t mean to hurt me either..😵All too often it seems relationships are damaged by those unintentional moments..🙊That funny joke, that would have been fine a few weeks prior, before their someone dear (who would …
Growth and Grace Blog

Sucker punched (again)
He sucker punched me (again) and I knew at that moment, I had yet another battle ahead of me..️ This wasn’t the first time we’d gotten into it, but I darn sure wanted it to be the last. I was tired, beat down, and completely broken-hearted.. Now, …

Let’s get to know each other, shall we?
👋 Hi hi, I’m Susan! Have we met?.Great to have you here! 😃.💡 Let’s get to know each other, shall we?.🙋♀️ I’ll start, and I want to hear from you in the comments of this post..This picture sums up a few of my favorite things:💖Architecture💖Laughter💖Dressing …

Half marathon finisher
It’s WILD to me that 7 years ago, this girl ran a half marathon in San Diego. Why is that so wild? Well, for one – did you see the part about me RUNNING? Secondly, it was in SAN DIEGO. You know, where I now …

Where my fashion girls at?
More and more lately I’ve been honest with myself about how much I enjoy fashion! I’ve always enjoyed it (hello, barbies!) and while I had my years of awkwardness and not knowing how to dress for my body it’s been fun to rediscover that joy!.When people …

Dear, future self
😎 Oh, hey there, future self!.💝I see you up there, rockin’ out your awesome life, thriving in your lane, and enjoying every rich relationship God has blessed you with..💝I see you and your unrestrained confidence, your consistent growth, and your genuine enjoyment of the BIG …

Stand out
💥 Analogy incoming 👇.If this ❤POP❤ of red represented something that you excel at in your life, what would it be?.Something which stands out from the everyday. Something people take notice of 😎.I was recently asked to provide a list of 3️⃣ topics I could …

Want more to be grateful for?
Living in perpetual summer is quite possibly one of my favorites ☀.Sunshine, sleeveless shirts, coral pants, and perfect temperatures are just a few of the benefits of America’s Finest City 🏅.Not to mention the best church in the world, the huge population of dogs, and …

Bringing Sizzle back
Handmade (clip-on!) earrings. I’m bringing ’em back 👏👏👏.Did you know I used to have a jewelry line? #saywhat 😲 Wayyyy back in the day (~circa 2009-ish)..It was called Sizzle 🔥 and I occasionally bust out the goods to make a new piece 😉.These stones were hollerin’ at …

