Apr 26
So much gratitude for my “birthday moon” tonight, as a friend called it – the most beautiful, bright, full moon – to close out my 30th year and welcome in a new one. I am back in Wyoming, where the solace of wide open space speaks most clearly to my heart right now, and I …
Apr 02
I can’t seem to keep my nose out of any of Brené Brown’s books lately (or her TED talk, or her two episodes on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday), and I recently came across this in her book, Daring Greatly: “Joy comes to us in moments – ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we …
Mar 15
One thing I will always know for sure: Hawaii is SO good for the soul, and a big ol’ piece of my heart still lives there. I returned last week from a rejuvenating visit to the islands and feel like I’m still floating from my experience at the four day Wanderlust Festival on Oahu’s North …
Feb 13
“Life is unfolding as it should.” One of my high school English teachers, Mrs. Hargreaves, said that in class one day and I never forgot it. I remember writing it in the margin of my notebook and I still find much comfort in it to this day. I’m currently obsessed with Ben Howard’s album, Every …
Jan 27
Today, in a little coffee shop in East Vancouver, I was inspired. My cousin’s partner Jeff is an extremely gifted and accomplished composer. He has written music for over 75 dance, theater and film productions in Canada and abroad, and is an integral member of the Vancouver theater community. Being, of course, that his work …
Jan 15
It’s Saturday night at my parent’s house and we’re having a pulled pork Packers party, cheering for our beloved team in the playoffs. I plop down right next to my sister on the couch. “Owwww!” she cries grabbing her arm and glaring at me, “That hurt, your jeans scratched me!” She swats me. It’s my …
Nov 27
My 30 day yoga challenge is going awesome. My 30 day writing challenge……..uh yeah, totally dropped the ball and got lazy. However, I had a lovely weekend full of good friends, yoga, wine and sunshine! (Seriously, Mr. Sun where have you BEEN for two weeks?!? Not cool). So I am going to liken this break …
Nov 20
Alright, so I’m cheating today. These aren’t my words, but they ARE the words of my rad friend April and I love her blog post today so much that I have to share it. I joked with her that I hoped my fluffy gratitude post was one that inspired her entry, entitled, “Unconventional Gratitude.” I met …
Nov 20
For HOME! There is nothing like stepping off a plane and taking a big gulp of fresh B.C air. I was greeted with some gorgeous sunny days and took advantage of them, going on some epic hikes in West Van and Squamish. For fall weather, fireplaces, cozy sweaters, good books and CHAI LATTES! For FAMILY …
Oct 24
I remember sitting beside you in church as a little girl, holding your hand as you moved through your rosary beads with your other one. We would squeeze our hands three times, a secret and silent code for ‘I love you’ and you’d wink at me and I’d pass it on to Mom. You would …
Jun 19
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.” ~John Muir Two years ago, my brother and I roadtripped home from …
Apr 26
Today I turn 30 years old. It’s been a beautiful, messy, thrilling ride thus far and it’s only just begun. I am so grateful for my unique journey, and for all the experiences and people who have filled me up with so much love over the years. I can’t help but wear all …
Feb 21
Wow, this is the first time I’ve opened my laptop in five days. It was a good weekend. It’s so nice to totally unplug every now and then. I’ve been crossing things off my Hawaii Bucket List left, right and center lately. I have just over one week left in Hawaii, before I move back …
Feb 14
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I choose to celebrate all the beautiful love in my life. I choose to celebrate MY heart – my gigantic, bold, bleeding, happy, sad, caring, courageous, adventurous, messy, passionate, ALIVE heart. I choose to let it fill me up and make me smile. I choose to make myself my favorite pancakes for …
Feb 09
Do you ever have those days where you focus entirely too much on what’s missing in your life? I think we all do. I am 100% guilty as charged more than ever lately. Last night I was out running, most likely pondering something that’s missing, and then rapper T.I said these words into my earbuds: …