confessions: let it go

by | Jan 14, 2013 | confessions

  Why do we hold so tightly to the things that make us the most miserable? Why do we complain about the worst things over and over and glaze over the good stuff? Why can’t we let go of things that hold us back from relaxing? Why do the simplest things drive...

confessions: cuteness overload

by | Jan 11, 2013 | confessions

Observe with caution: the following photos might make you smile, laugh and/or be insanely jealous of my adorable dog. It’s understandable. She’s pretty darn cute. I hope this brings a little joy to you today. This dog, who believes with her whole heart...

thankful thursdays: week two

by | Jan 10, 2013 | confessions, thankful thursdays

Last week, I started the first of 52 weeks of “thankful thursdays,” inspired by Ann Voskamp’s book, One Thousand Gifts. I strongly, strongly challenge you to do the same. In two weeks of writing down my gifts each day, I’ve noticed a distinct...

my finish year list for 2013

by | Jan 8, 2013 | confessions

As we all should, I routinely check in on my goals from the last year before/while making my list of items to “finish” in the next year. {Jon Acuff introduced me to the idea of a finish list, which I found works far better than generic “goals.”...

My “Word” for 2013

by | Jan 7, 2013 | confessions

A year ago, my “word” was Discipline. And in 2012, I believe I stepped up my level of self discipline, though there certainly were some ups and downs. I learned it might take 30 days to start a new habit, but only one day to break it. I learned all the...