A little self reflection to discover happiness in the unexpected.

Your expectations of yourself are too high. Give yourself some grace.

Wisdom from words.

Good music and real talk.

It’s really easy. Just try.

Your birthday is for you. Do what you like.

Be inspired, inspiring, encouraged, and encouraging.

Slight inconvenience or pet peeve. You be the judge.

Someone once told me they used my competitive stubbornness to teach determination and perseverance.

I want to become a better writer. So I’m challenging myself to write for 30 days in a row (hopefully) about different topics.

Take a second to ponder. Take a second to breathe. Take a second for you.

I completed a study abroad in Paris, France!

I spent 2.5 days learning watercolor painting from the amazing artist, Carol Carter. I hope these are the first days in a long relationship with watercolor.

The simple act of following instructions, using my hands to physically make an object, and having the final product to show after an hour was good for my soul.