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Where We Can Find Inspirational Women (+ 5 Who Inspire Me)
Life ► March 9, 2018

Where We Can Find Inspirational Women (+ 5 Who Inspire Me)

Yesterday was International Women’s Day and social media was filled with women (and men!) recognizing the women they look up to admire. It’s a beautiful and empowering thing to see all these amazing women being...

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I Am … Enough
Life ► January 2, 2018

I Am … Enough

I am worthless and unimportant. I am not enough. And last year proved it.

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Happy Friday // 05
Life ► February 17, 2017

Happy Friday // 05

It’s been awhile since I posted a Happy Friday post. The last time I sat down to work on one of these posts I hit myself in the head with my computer. Yeah, let that...

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Happy Friday // 01
Creativity ► January 6, 2017

Happy Friday // 01

Happy Friday! We made it through the first week of 2017 and I hope the year is off to a great start for all of you. I scheduled more into the last week of 2016...

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12 Inspiring Creatives to Follow on Snapchat
Creativity ► September 12, 2016

12 Inspiring Creatives to Follow on Snapchat

About a month ago I gave Snapchat recommendations to a few friends and as I sent them this list I realized I should give these recommendations to all of you as well. There are a...

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Be Inspired by the Fall Season // Fall Week
Life ► October 14, 2015

Be Inspired by the Fall Season // Fall Week

I’ve always found the change of seasons to be inspiring. It’s like the start of something new sparks my imagination and gives me renewed energy for productivity. Do you ever feel the same way? Fall...

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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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Torn Between the Ocean and Winter
Uncategorized ► February 6, 2013

Torn Between the Ocean and Winter

At the beginning of February I started a month-long online writing class and for the first assignment I wrote a scene from a story that I’ve been brainstorming recently.  The scene takes place near the...

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On Letting Go (and introducing my writing nook)
Uncategorized ► January 26, 2013

On Letting Go (and introducing my writing nook)

For years when I was younger I wanted a treadmill. I thought it would be perfect; I could use it instead of trudging around outside on snowy hills during the frigid winters and if I...

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30 Days of Thankfulness (Days 18 – 23)
Uncategorized ► December 3, 2012

30 Days of Thankfulness (Days 18 – 23)

Misplacing things has always been a problem of mine.  Even as a teenager, my dad would have me give him important things that I needed to be able to find quickly if I needed it...

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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.

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Monday was a long day, but a good day. #ditl #day Monday was a long day, but a good day.

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Spend Saturday morning with me. #ditl #minivlog # Spend Saturday morning with me.

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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.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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