Life Category
Saying goodbye
Posted on March 4, 2013 5 Comments
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 […]
On losing a grandparent
Posted on January 22, 2013 20 Comments
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.
Sunbeams
Posted on August 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
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 […]
Become a lake.
Posted on January 15, 2012 7 Comments
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 […]
Happy New Year! Reflections and Resolutions
Posted on January 1, 2012 8 Comments
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 […]