A lot has happened in my life since I stopped posting last year. Some good, some bad, some mediocre. But that's life, am I right? In no particular order, here are some highlights: I got engaged! My boyfriend and I had been dating for just over five and a half years when he proposed on Christmas Eve. We both knew we'd get married at some point, but I didn't see it coming then at all. It was ... Continue Reading
I’m Not Perfect
I'm not perfect. No one is. But we all have endless pressure on us to be perfect, look perfect, act perfect. Frankly, it's exhausting. It's been months since I've posted on here. I'm not happy about it, but here we are. I love the space I've created here, the friendships that have blossomed, the connections that have been made. But I don't love the pressure, either from other people or from ... Continue Reading
Why I Like Being a Bad Blogger
I really enjoy blogging. I don't love all the trappings of "how to be successful with blogging." I'm a bad blogger, and I like it that way. I made the decision a while ago that I didn't want to monetize my blog. I don't have anything against blogs that are monetized, but it just isn't for me. I don't have any sponsored posts, and I don't earn any commission from any links, sites or brands ... Continue Reading
Welcome to Me
First of all, if you haven't seen the movie "Welcome to Me" with Kristin Wiig, you need to go do so right now. It's so weird but also pretty fantastic. I feel like I've changed a lot (mostly for the better) in recent years, and since I've gotten a lot of new followers both on this blog and on social media (and taken a bit of a break recently), I wanted to re-introduce myself. So, welcome to ... Continue Reading