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2014 project 365

7 Tips for Completing Project 365
Creativity ► January 12, 2015

7 Tips for Completing Project 365

There seems to be a lot of interest in Project 365 these days. I’ve seen it on bucket lists and other goal lists and whenever I’ve talked about it, people have expressed interest in trying...

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Project 365 // December 16 – December 31
Creativity ► December 31, 2014

Project 365 // December 16 – December 31

This is it! This is the last Project 365 post for 2014! And I only missed one day. I can’t remember exactly when that happened, but I do know it happened and you know what?...

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Project 365 // December 1 – December 15
Uncategorized ► December 15, 2014

Project 365 // December 1 – December 15

After this post I only have one Project 365 post left for 2014! Wait… let me rephrase that… after this post I only have one Project 365 left! I won’t be doing this again in...

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Project 365 // November 1 – November 15
Creativity ► November 15, 2014

Project 365 // November 1 – November 15

Last month I realized how long it’s been since I’ve taken on a gratitude project. Those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile may remember that I used to do them regularly....

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Project 365 // October 16 – October 31
Uncategorized ► October 31, 2014

Project 365 // October 16 – October 31

Happy Halloween! Do you have exciting plans for tonight? I will probably be at home, curled up with Little One and a cup of tea. I came down with a cold yesterday and I’m not...

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Project 365 // October 1 – October 15
Uncategorized ► October 15, 2014

Project 365 // October 1 – October 15

Where has October gone? Seriously! At work Monday morning the staff met before the day began and someone exclaimed, “October is flying by!” And it really is. I feel like there hasn’t been much of...

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Project 365 // September 16 – September 30
Creativity ► September 30, 2014

Project 365 // September 16 – September 30

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen a lot of these photos already. This round was taken entirely with my phone. I’ll have to make more of an effort to pull out my...

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Project 365 // September 1 – September 15
Uncategorized ► September 15, 2014

Project 365 // September 1 – September 15

Hello, everyone! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. My niece and nephew were over, so I had a lot of fun hanging out with those two. I also got quite a...

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Project 365 // August 16 – August 31
Creativity ► August 31, 2014

Project 365 // August 16 – August 31

I think I am on the mend. Actually, I know I am. I’m still not feeling fantastic, but I have a lot more energy now and I’m not coughing as much. I even put some...

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Project 365 // August 1 – August 15
Creativity ► August 16, 2014

Project 365 // August 1 – August 15

I almost forgot that today was the day to post a Project 365 update and was preparing to write a Daily Diaries post when I looked at the calendar. I haven’t done a Daily Diaries...

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

I took these in early January when the snow still I took these in early January when the snow still felt a bit magical, but right now I’m just ready to walk barefoot in grass.

When I was younger I used to imagine what it would be like if we got so much snow that it would be piled high above our doors. I wondered if we’d be able to create tunnels in the snow to move around in.

And this year might just be the year we find out. I’m kidding, of course, but at this point I feel like we’ve been buried in snow. We’re even on track to beat some snow records I think (the amount of snow and the number of consecutive days with snow on the ground.

So. What’s the weather like where you are?
February was here and gone in the blink of an eye February was here and gone in the blink of an eye but contained moments I’ll carry with me forever.
When it’s almost halfway through February and yo When it’s almost halfway through February and you still haven’t posted January’s recap. January was filled with lots of family time. 💙
Hello, friends! 👋🏼 Swipe through for a few g Hello, friends! 👋🏼 Swipe through for a few glimpses from January. As 2022 came to an end I had this feeling that I was preparing to hibernate and I guess, in a way, I have. I’ve been slowly easing into the new year, focused on getting back into a few routines after Iceland and the holidays. And it’s been a great month. I can’t believe it’s almost over. What have your favorite moments of January been?
2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of 2022. Looking back on this year it was the year of so many dreams experiences. Whales. Cape Cod/Nantucket. Iceland. I saw musicals that have I’ve been dreaming of with Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and Six. 

It wasn’t without its stresses and rough moments but I’m grateful for the good that can be found, even when it’s hard.
Let’s journey back to November for the second we Let’s journey back to November for the second weekly dam walk of the month. My dad joined me for this one and we made it somewhat fast because it was a chilly day. “The water looks cold,” I said when we back to the car.

Between Iceland and the below zero, windy, and snowy weather we had last week (which came with requests from my parents not to go) it’s been a few weeks since I’ve been to the dam and I miss it!
Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Years ago I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Vienna and it still lives in my memory today as such a special time. I know December in Reykjavik will be the same—and not just because I came home with a little over $100 worth of ornaments of all 13 Yule Lads AND their mom AND the Christmas cat. (There was a little bit of miscommunication between my mom and me on that shopping trip. 😂)

It might have been cold (and when that wind hits you don’t want to be outside or by the harbour…I speak from windswept, breath-stolen experience and will forever be grateful for the library we eventually found respite in) and we only saw the sun a few hours each day, but seeing this already charming city decked out in Christmas lights with a skating rink and the prettiest tree secured it’s place in my heart.

Reykjavik, I hope to see you again one day. Soon. Probably not in December, but I’m glad I got to see you in December once.
Last year my niece and I visited New York at Chris Last year my niece and I visited New York at Christmastime and it was fun to see the city decked out in lights. I can also now say that I’ve seen the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and skating rink and the Saks Christmas lights, but I’ve also seen the crowds they draw.

It was completely different in Reykjavik this year. You actually had a chance to skate on the ice rink if you wanted (and I never did the conversation, but I think it’s cheaper) and you could actually walk up to the Christmas tree. Two very different Christmas in the city experiences.
Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle Iceland, Day 2, Part 2. We ended the Golden Circle tour with a stop at Thingvellir National Park. My fingers froze as I took these photos but it was worth it to capture this view. 😍 PS - the last photo is from a lake we stopped at on our way from Geysir to Thingvellir.
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