One day when the weather was beautiful, I took myself, my dinner, and my sketchbook out the park out near my apartment My mission: sketch my very favorite local beauty, the Mockingbird. I have very little sketching experience, although I’ve been… Continue Reading
Welcome to my world. In a time when lasting happiness is hard to come by and tears come more easily than real smiles, I have retreated into what little things I can. I delve into my little hobbies, trying desperately… Continue Reading
Inspired by Kylie and her amazingly free online-class “Welcoming the Good,” I decided to post my contribution to one of last week’s assignments. Based on this post, we produced lists of our own. 50 things, big and small, life-changing and… Continue Reading
When I am required to write down my “special interests” on any paperwork, reading is almost always the first thing I list. I have loved to read since I was barely running, as my parents tell me I was picking… Continue Reading
Right now, the outside world here in Denton, TX is a semi-frozen deadzone. Half an inch of ice on the roads, and we cancel school and retreat into our cozy living rooms for hot cocoa and television re-runs. Happily, I… Continue Reading
Recently, I have had a lot of people ask me about my meal-planning habits. I described this a little bit in my last post about adding variety to your life (check it out here). Here is a more in-depth look… Continue Reading
Ask any one of my closest friends, and most of them will openly admit that they’re not comfortable with change. I take that as a litmus-test of the world, regardless of the small sample size. People don’t do well with… Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time that reminds me of huggable bears, heavenly chocolate, beautiful roses, and bright pink-and-red balloons. It’s a time when we as youngsters crafted ingenious boxes and exchanged store-bought valentine cards with glittery pictures of our… Continue Reading
WARNING: This recipe is not for the faint-hearted. Martha Stewart should have written that label above this delicious-but-crazy concoction. Who knew that a combination of eggplant, marinara sauce, and cheese could possibly be so demanding?? This recipe has the potential… Continue Reading
Part of keeping joy in your life is acknowledging those tiny little everyday things that bring you happiness. Each day, these little moments can become flickering fireflies of delight. When you begin noticing them, they can collectively produce a glow… Continue Reading