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25 Creatives to Follow on Instagram
Creativity ► January 24, 2017

25 Creatives to Follow on Instagram

I’ve been getting back into the Instagram groove recently and remembered how inspiring this social platform is. As I scrolled through one day I realized how many accounts I’m following now because a friend introduced me...

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Bogota Graffiti Tour // Bogota, Colombia
Adventures ► September 16, 2016

Bogota Graffiti Tour // Bogota, Colombia

My second day in Bogota was a Saturday so my family and I scheduled one of the activities I was most looking forward to: a street art tour of Bogota. I’ll be honest: street art...

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Stone Arch Bridge Festival // Minneapolis
Adventures ► June 22, 2016

Stone Arch Bridge Festival // Minneapolis

I’ve always wanted to share more of my city on my blog. A few years ago I started by sharing some of the places that you can eat in downtown Minneapolis. I worked downtown at...

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In My Sketchbook // May 2016
Creativity ► May 23, 2016

In My Sketchbook // May 2016

Awhile ago I was talking to a friend about the painting I’ve been doing and she told me that I should share some of it on my blog. I don’t have a lot to share...

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This Spring I Will… // Seasonal Wishlist
Creativity ► April 6, 2016

This Spring I Will… // Seasonal Wishlist

1 // Branch out of my usual green and blue color palette when painting. As much as I love them, variety is the spice of life! Or so I’ve heard… 2 // Finally start the...

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A Quick Painting
Creativity ► September 22, 2015

A Quick Painting

I have a painting to share with you today! I haven’t shared any artwork since… January, back when I said I’d be sharing artwork more often. I haven’t been purposely keeping it off the blog,...

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In My Sketchbook // 01
Uncategorized ► January 22, 2015

In My Sketchbook // 01

This is a feature that I wanted to start on my blog last year. I had posts like this penciled into my schedule regularly starting in July, but I always swapped them out for something...

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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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Uncategorized ► August 2, 2013

Art Revival

Happy August! As a new month starts I’ve been reflecting on July and what a great month it was creatively. It feels strange to say because I didn’t complete my writing goals, but that’s because...

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High Five Friday
Uncategorized ► June 22, 2013

High Five Friday

Happy Friday, everyone! I am looking forward to a (mostly) quiet weekend with Little One and some books. What are all of you doing this weekend? I saw a High Five Friday on my friend Sam’s...

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Hua hua vibes in the Midwest. Hua hua vibes in the Midwest.
Life has felt a little stressful lately so here ar Life has felt a little stressful lately so here are some good moments from the week:

1. Mina, on what used to be my softest blanket which is now hers.

2. Dinner with my bestie, @foxtrot_anhthu 

3. An early morning.

4. I have been craving chicken saag for weeks and finally got some before a poetry event (that is not pictured even though I meant to include one).

5. Jambalaya at a church event.

6. A fall bonfire.
Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis.
A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
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