More than anything else, my habits are what’s keeping me going right now. There’s no reason to wake up at a certain time… unless my writing is waiting for me. There’s no reason to eat healthily… unless I’m paying attention to my body through exercise. Habits anchor me to the present day and keep me […]
Blog Posts
Happiness Isn’t a Simple Choice. Here’s What IS Simple.
If you google “Quotes about happiness,” you’ll find that many of them revolve around the concept of choice. “I am in charge of how I feel and today I’m choosing happiness.” “Happiness is a decision.” “You will be exactly as happy as you decide to be.” It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? You’re in charge […]
Summer of Distractions
The summer of 2020 is the first summer I’ve ever had that won’t fulfill a specific need. At this point in the year, I’m generally desperate for some R&R, ready for a vacation, and excited to tackle new projects. The last few summers have been a busy mishmash of the three, and I’ve enjoyed them […]
Fonts and Content
I’m back! As it turns out, I didn’t even have to take the site down; it was so easy to replace the theme. I’m still editing (I need to replace the header with something more exciting, and I’ve been told that the whole site needs more color) but I like how much cleaner and more […]
A Brief Hiatus
Hello, readers! This is a short post to let you know that I’m going to be taking the site offline for a (hopefully brief) time. It’s past time for a new look, and I’m excited to play with themes and fonts and color schemes (oh my)! I will be back soon with a fresh look!
Journal Memories
I have a trunk full of my journals from high school. (Yes, a literal trunk; it’s a piece of furniture from my grandparents’ house.) Back then, I journaled in bold-colored markers in artist’s sketchpads. I often wrote for hours and hours, chronicling every detail of my life and how I felt about it. Those journals […]