I once knew a couple who had a rule in their marriage that they could only give Christmas gifts to each other that they had made. They were also crazy talented people who could throw together all kinds creations with ease. I found this arrangement of theirs incredibly romantic. During one of our first Christmases... Continue Reading →
Thoughts During Yoga
I told myself that the next post I wrote needed to be lighthearted. So far, most of my posts have had such a serious tone. My past personal blog was full of funny happenstances and amusing things I had found online. However, do you ever feel like one facet of your personality takes center... Continue Reading →
Learning to Bloom
"Bloom where you're planted" or "Love the skies you are under." These are both great old adages which I'm not the best at. I've been feeling that itch again. The need for a change, a distraction. I was the worst at following this itch of mine in college. If I ever felt like I... Continue Reading →
Insomnia
I’ve struggled with bouts of insomnia for most of my life. It has gotten worse since having a baby. My son must have inherited my sleeplessness, because it took a good 10 months before he would sleep through the night. Even though he sleeps to morning now, I don’t. I can hear the stillness from... Continue Reading →
Leaves on the Trees
A friend and I took our baby boys up the canyon and we all went on a hike together; the babies in their hiking carriers on our backs and us on the meandering paths. The leaves are changing in the higher elevations and the views were invigorating and lovely. It was a good day.
Thoughts on Love
I've read a couple of interesting articles on the topic of love recently. There was this article, "The Peril of Not Dying for Love" which I could really relate to from my own single years. Then there was this post, "Why Marriage Ought to be Painful" which had some really interesting points. I don't consider myself... Continue Reading →
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