a rainy burial

the first full week of september was full of twists and turns. i can't say that it was a happy week - there were definitely happy moments - but challenges in life aren't called that because they are easy. monday was a holiday, so i was able to just relax in bed and enjoy the … Continue reading a rainy burial →

june goals

alas, two whole months wasted away since the summer was far more challenging to stay motivated than i anticipated. i had my set june goals, and before i knew it, it was september! well here it is, though not quite as graceful as other months... begin a proper food diary as i mentioned in this … Continue reading june goals →

slow and steady

happy tuesday, all! it's a four day work week and i couldn't be happier about it. last week wasn't as eventful as others, but i'd say all in all it was a great week. the building my office is located in has begun huge renovations to the common area. all the old designs have been … Continue reading slow and steady →

new(ish) goodies

okay, okay, so these aren't that new. i was planning on doing a monthly haul again, but i decided i wanted to just add them to my weekly post unless i did a real haul. but i did really love these things i got, and i didn't want to pass up the chance to talk about … Continue reading new(ish) goodies →

august days

happy monday, everyone! i feel very excited to take on this week, especially after such a fun, restful weekend. last week started off rocky with a terrible headache monday morning. since it was so bad, i spent nearly all day in bed. once it passed, i decided to relax myself by taking a bubble bath … Continue reading august days →

noticing the good

life is so full of mysteries, you never really know where each day will lead. sometimes a great day can turn into a terrible day, and other times, the worst days can get better again. last week was full of surprises, and just like with anything, you just have to keep moving along. my friend … Continue reading noticing the good →

show, don’t tell.

something that's been on my mind for a few weeks now is the idea of showing your love to someone as opposed to simply telling them. i have never had trouble expressing myself. i'm very vocal, frank, and with the people i'm close to, demonstrative. one of the things i've always had trouble understanding is … Continue reading show, don’t tell. →