It’s that time of year! Some might even say it’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s that time when it’s socially acceptable to crank Christmas music 24/7 and have Christmas dance parties around…
Criticism Hurts: How to Respond & How to Support Your Creative Friends
Criticism hurts. I understand that 100%. As a writer, I have faced criticism of my work. I have an English degree with an emphasis on creative writing and I have had to sit silently through…
Recent Reads (+ If You’ll Like Them) // May & June 2019
In April I shared a HUUUUGE roundup of books of I read from January through March and said I needed to make sure I did a roundup each month because that one was a beast…
Take a Breath
Hello, hello! We are already halfway through July and I haven’t posted much yet. I was in New York for a family birthday celebration (and some sight-seeing!) the first week of the month and last…
The House on the Rock // Wisconsin
Last fall a friend and I visited an attraction I’m surprised doesn’t have more buzz: The House on the Rock. It’s known for having the world’s largest indoor carousel and it’s… something. Not the carousel,…
Little Things // June 2019
Happy July! A new month means a new little things post, where we reflect on the little things we were grateful for each month. I like to take photos of all the little things, so…
I Took Email Off My Phone for a Weekend & This is What Happened
Last weekend my sister rented a cabin in Wisconsin, so I went over to hang out with her family. My other sister and her family were there, too. I arrived on a Friday and still…
#100DayProject // The Skies & Colors of May
I’ll be 100% honest: when I started this project, I didn’t think I’d actually finish it. But it’s true what they say. Making it as easy as possible for yourself is the key to making…
Mother/Daughter Weekend Getaway to Duluth
In May, my mom and I spent Mother’s Day weekend in Duluth, MN. A friend of mine got married and my mom and I had talked about a Mother’s Day/birthday weekend in Duluth anyway. We…
When It’s Hard to Pray // My Jonah Story
Hello, friends! Today we have a topic that’s a little hard to write and put on the internet for all to read. I actually thought if I ever wrote about this, it would be anonymously,…
