Some big things took place over the course of the past two weeks. First of all, my loves and I all hung out in the middle of nowhere Colorado with sans TV and other distractions (with the exceptions of books, games and nature) and we didn’t kill each other. Hurray! And, because we had such a
From the top of a mountain to the depths of the sea (okay, just the shallow parts), the past two weeks have been adventure-filled and full of memory-making material. Of course, there was some work mixed in as well as some other mundane activities, but when I sat down this morning to reflect on all that
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” ~Lao Tzu week in review gratitude: road trips + adventures this week’s intention: enjoy time off + exploring home state what I’m reading: All the Birds in the Sky
I have now almost been away from my home state of South Dakota for as long as had lived there. And, while I’ve returned at least once annually to visit the fam, attend events, etc., these visits rarely provided an opportunity, or reason, to explore the area in which I spent my formative years. However,
+ It seems that whenever my life gets crazy busy, the first thing on the chopping block is writing + creative time. This is a shame for many reasons, but mostly because writing is my primary vehicle for pausing and reflecting. In its absence, the days, weeks and months buzz by in blurry succession, leaving
I’m not ever sure where to begin. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of travels, family time, women empowerment (Hillary!), celebrating friendships, welcoming spring and, amidst it all, attempting to stay afloat at work. My travels took me to three cities: San Francisco (for the second time in a month), Portland and to
When I began my new job last summer, I printed a picture of an elephant and hung it on my cube wall to remind me, when I was feeling overwhelmed, to focus on “eating” the elephant bite by bite. That sentiment, although seemingly minor, was the catalyst for my pushing through some pretty difficult patches
travel is always on my mind. whether it’s a visit to see friends and family in a place I’ve been many times or the anticipation of discovering a new locale, my bags are packed. and, because I adore lists and planning, each new year means a new travel wishlist. travel goals: solo adventure with no
“It is impossible for you to go on as you were before, so you must go on as you never have.” ~Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough week in review last week’s gratitude: solo adventures this week’s intention: notice what I’m reading: Books for Living + The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo enjoyed one of the best
as I write this, I am mildly distracted by a trio of ducks who are just within in my purview — swimming gracefully back and forth past my open bungalow door. yes, I have a back door that allows me to peer outside at a peaceful pond that is not frozen over and covered in
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