It's been a while since I blogged, and though it is a monthly goal of mine, these posts don't seem to write themselves.  It's not due to lack of potential content, I have plenty of that to go around.  I think I haven't been prioritizing my writing like I wanted to when 2024 started.  After … Continue reading Checking In

Happy Halloween to all!  This is the season of ghosts and spirits and things that frighten us, yet shadowed with the sense that we can be anything other then ourselves for some trick and treats.  Today had me thinking about what scares me, where my fears are, and what they are trying to teach me. … Continue reading Facing your fears, or anxieties, or both

Today is my last day as a 36 year old.  As each year passes, I tend to look back at the lessons learned, laughs laughed and tears cried that each year has brought me.  And year 36 did not disappoint. I think I have experienced more growth this past year than some in recent memory. … Continue reading Year 36

I'm someone who craves connection, and I'm fully aware that may not always be the most healthy thing for me. But what's an only child who grew up with 48 Barbies supposed to do? I like having lots of friends and finding new connections, and recently I've been working hard to see every interaction and … Continue reading Connection

One of my focus words for 2022 is discipline, and geez, staying disciplined is a daily practice and something that I've realized can be really hard.  I chose this word because I knew I wanted to complete two marathons this year (first one is in 13 weeks!), and I knew that the training takes a … Continue reading Discipline is Hard

Y’all. I have learned so much in the last 31 days, so much that I wasn’t expecting but was ready to learn. I know many of us try diligently to create and stick to New Year's resolutions and by this time into a new year, those resolutions are forgotten goals. This year I tried something … Continue reading January 2022 – A Peace I Wasn’t Expecting 

Patience is a virtue, and it's one that I'm still working on. Well, let's be real - I'll probably be working on my patience for the rest of my life. And that's ok. But I have so many times where I just want things to be different, I want the things I've been waiting on … Continue reading Patience, Grasshopper

I'm the type of person who always likes to have something on their calendar. I fill my social life with friends and family and dates, usually booked up every night of the week and weekends. Throughout the week, I also commit to volunteer work with KCinfertility, engaging with my young adult group at church, and … Continue reading It’s Ok to Rest

Today is my 35th birthday.  A new year and new chapter.  Year 34 was filled with ups and downs, fun times had and mistakes made, laughter filled and lessons learned.  And I know age is but a number; however, 35 already feels different than 34.  35 will be my year of intention. I know what … Continue reading This is 35

I'll be honest - I can sometimes struggle with my confidence and self-esteem, which I know is not a unique experience as most of us have streaks of higher or lower confidence throughout our lives.  Some days, especially after a run and laughs with family or friends, I'm feeling great.  I've moved my body, smiled … Continue reading When Your Outfit is on Point