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Vegetarianism Update (Jan. 2017)

January 12, 2017Mandi

Reading back over my journals from the past year, I came across the phrase “Thinking about becoming vegetarian?” Who knew that this little tiny thought at the end of a journal entry would turn into such a life decision for… Continue Reading →

Kitchen Adventures, Mental Health, Self-Care

Bullet Journal Update 2017

January 10, 2017Mandi

As we start the new year, I’ve decided to get back into the habit of bullet journaling. Between switching jobs, utilizing online scheduling, and depending more on my phone’s calendar, I had really gotten away from the daily practice of… Continue Reading →

Creativity

Mandi’s Best Books of 2016

January 5, 2017Mandi

Graduating really did me good– in more ways than I realized. In 2016, I read more books than ever before. A total of 30 completed books, and probably 10 others that got halfway finished. I’m really proud of myself, and… Continue Reading →

Books

New Year’s Resolutions 2017

January 2, 2017Mandi

My attempts to prepare for the new year before January 1st were foiled by sleepiness and a general lack of motivation. But I am pleased to announce that I am still completing my New Year’s plans, if only a day… Continue Reading →

Holiday, Self-Care

Journal Prompts to Celebrate the New Year

December 28, 2016Mandi

I genuinely believe in the power of the written word. I hardly know how I feel about anything until I write about it. Journaling is my main way of processing events and emotions. If I had a full month to… Continue Reading →

Self-Care

Preparing for the New Year

December 27, 2016Mandi

I’ve been stuck in a conundrum about how to prepare for 2017. I wanted to enjoy the Christmas season and live in the moment. I also want to spend an appropriate amount of time reflecting on the past year, and… Continue Reading →

Holiday

Christmas Time Is Here (2016)

December 26, 2016Mandi

Merry Christmas, everyone!!! Here are a few moments of our Christmas celebrations, both in Austin and back home with the whole family. A beautiful memory. I hope you have had a lovely and warm holiday. <3 ღ ღ ღ ღ… Continue Reading →

Family

Hiking to Heed the Call

December 10, 2016Mandi

Once again, I followed the call. The forest calls me, and I go. The past couple of weeks, I’ve been really sick. I’ve been in and out of the doctor’s office since Thanksgiving, and that’s hard for me. I get… Continue Reading →

Nature, Self-Care

Our New Backyard

December 4, 2016Mandi

Hello, my friends! This is a major two-month throwback, but the pictures were so gorgeous I just had to share with you. One of the things I love most about where I live in Austin is the gorgeous outdoor surroundings… Continue Reading →

Nature

Incubation

October 11, 2016Mandi

Hello, all. In the spirit of full disclosure, I’m not entirely sure what this post will be about. I’m not sure if I will post this writing at all, and I’m even less sure if I will finish it. The… Continue Reading →

Creativity, Mental Health, Self-Care

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