Life Category

Saying goodbye

Over the course of the last few days, I packed up my two suitcases, and moved into my new place in Chicago. As with any big move, or any major life event, it gave me a lot to think about. I’m in a stage of my life where I find myself being especially thankful for […]

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On losing a grandparent

Hello blog friends, it’s been a while. It’s not that I haven’t had a lot to say (in fact quite the opposite), but I didn’t know where to begin. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve experienced an emotional roller coaster: spectacularly wonderful things, terribly sad things, and a few things in between.

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Sunbeams

I’m a huge fan of Roald Dahl and his wildly imaginative books. As a child, I read quite a few of them, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, and the book this quote is from, The Twits. Such a beautiful, yet simple, message. Special thoughts going out […]

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Become a lake.

The last few days have been pretty crazy around here, thanks to the big move. Prospective tenants and real estate agents have been marching through my living room, there are boxes everywhere, and I’m nowhere near being done with packing. Suffice it to say, it’s been overwhelming. And then I read today’s entry in “The […]

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Happy New Year! Reflections and Resolutions

Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved the onset of a new year; reflecting on the last 365 days, starting fresh with a clean slate, and the anticipation of new experiences! For me, this past year was an interesting one, full of life lessons and transition. On several occasions I […]

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