Happy New Year! My 2018 Minimalist Bullet Journal setup
Happy New Year! You know what a new year means, don’t you? A new Bullet Journal! Here’s my 2018 Minimalist Bullet Journal setup.
Lifestyle
2017, year in review
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is almost over. I got engaged, dived into my writing, and more. Here’s a look back at my 2017.
40 things I know are true
Today is my 40th birthday. On reflection, my twenties seem like a different life. My thirties provided a huge amount of learning. There’s been a lot of growth in the last five years in particular. There are a lot of lessons I’m still working on, but here are 40 things I know are true. I … Read more
The tree of knowledge
A coworker turned me on to a brilliant podcast called On Being. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Krista Tippett speaks with artists, civil rights activists, spiritual leaders, and other smart and fascinating people on what it means to be human and how we want to live. Last month, Tippett spoke with African-American poet Nikki … Read more
The secret to resilience
Recently I had lunch with a friend and she wanted to know my secret to resilience. We find ourselves in a toxic environment that we can’t change and are not ready to leave. It’s taking a toll on her not only emotionally, but also on her physical well-being. Her body wears the signs of stress. … Read more
Scenes from our budget-friendly engagement party
Last month, Theo and I had our engagement party! Here’s what we did and how we did it. Let’s start with (modern) traditions. Traditionally, the engagement party takes place within a three months of the proposal. It’s the sweet spot between carefree, just-engaged life and the start of serious wedding planning. Traditionally, the bride’s parents host the … Read more
