Author: Nicole

“October knew, of course, that the action of turning a page, of ending a chapter or shutting a book, did not end the tale.Having admitted that, he would also avow that happy endings were never difficult to find: “It is simply a matter,” he explained to April, “of finding a sunny place in a garden,

I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you. are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are 5 years old again. You can’t read anything, you have only the most rudimentary sense of how things work, you can’t even reliably cross a street

“The beauty of uncertainty is infinite possibility.” ― Tunde Oyeneyin, Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be August highlights September intentions + looking forward open tabs

So, what if, instead of thinking about solving your whole life, you just htink about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow. ~Rainbow Rowell July highlights fun trip to SoDak + lots of family and friend time survived a week w/husband out of country Ellie additional

The most valuable thing we have to offer the world is not our force, our ambition or our ability to problem-solve, but a cultivated inner life, a centered spirit and the courage to create. – The Good Trade June highlights celebrated four years of marriage with my favorite tried to remain positive and hopeful despite

“All is flux, nothing stays still” ― Plato Phew! What a month April was, during which time we decided to pack in as many significant life events as possible. First, the hubs started at a new company and got a fancy new title/promotion (woohoo!). Second, I took my first big work trip to NYC, where I

March highlights began house shopping + many open houses made offer on house fostered Zinnia 101 workouts/22+ hours (cycling, yoga, strength, walks, hiking, stretching) Peloton milestones: 3k annual; 90-week streak rode 150+ miles continued hardCORE On the Floor booked Chicago travel Zinnia adopted two therapy appointments afternoon tea wine pickup/member day hosted bookclub cousin visit second

“Always believe in yourself and always stretch yourself beyond your limits. Your life is worth a lot more than you think because you are capable of accomplishing more than you know. You have more potential than you think, but you will never know your full potential unless you keep challenging yourself and pushing beyond your