i can't believe how long it's been. i feel somewhat guilty, but the time away was truly well spent, i promise. i've spent the past month getting to know myself better - i battled the monster in my head, finally gave it a name, and have slowly started taming it. that sounds really dramatic, but … Continue reading the cycles of life
hi lovelies! it's been almost two months since i posted about daily life, and honestly i feel a little scattered, but i'll try my best! the days have been filled with tiffany. she has really been my confidant lately and one of the few people i have been close quarters with since quarantine started. we … Continue reading small snippets of normal
my mind has been a whirlwind for a little while now. i wasn't entirely sure i wanted to share what was going on in my head but after several weeks of digesting everything that's happened, i decided that i'm finally ready to write it all out. one of the most disappointing things is when you … Continue reading it is what it is
well, it's unfortunate but i failed one of my 2020 major goals of posting on my blog at least once a week. last week was difficult in so many ways and i just couldn't find the motivation to write. i'm glad to say that this week is already so much better and i'm hoping that … Continue reading upsides of failure
hello friends! life is still suspiciously good, and things are as exciting as ever. with all the notes i'm taking in my libretto for mamma mia, i decided to treat myself to come cute writing supplies. i'm ridiculously obsessed with this store that sells cute little items. i treated myself to a pencil pouch, two … Continue reading the model of a modern major general
i'm in the best place i've ever been in my life. aside from some work stress, everything in my life is pretty fantastic. i'm engaged to the most loving partner i could have ever imagined, my relationships with my family members are healthier than ever, financially i'm not drowning anymore, and i have such supportive … Continue reading birthday blues
happy new year, everyone! i had a wonderful vacation and now i'm excited to get back to my day-to-day life. on christmas morning, tony and i saddled up and drove up to see his parents for a nice mini-getaway. his family lives just south of pittsburgh, which is only a four hour drive away so … Continue reading a place to steel away
i didn't think it was possible but i grew even more in 2019 than i did in 2018. after reading through my year end post from last year i was shocked to see that this year was so much more magical than i could have ever imagined. life changed so immensely that sometimes those difficult … Continue reading twenty nineteen
the end of much ado meant finally some sleep! the week after was a big blur because not only was i trying to recover, it was also time to prep for thanksgiving! i am usually very strict about pets on the bed, but since leah had just gotten a bath and i was lonely, i let … Continue reading a somber thanks
hello all, november has arrived and i'm starting to wonder where the year went. i feel like as i continue to grow and experience new things, life goes by faster than i could have even imagined. as i've mentioned over and over again my life is so busy that the months slip by right under … Continue reading second to last
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