“What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”
This past week I received an email with that subject title, and it made me think…how would my life be different if I lived without fear? Of course, some amount of fear is healthy,...
Rants, raves, and everything in between
Farewell 2021; Hello 2022
Last week a friend told me about YearCompass, and I’ve been using their free digital guide to reflect on how 2021 was for me, and what I would like 2022 to look like. Below...
How to be grateful this holiday season
Disclaimer: So…I meant to write this right after Thanksgiving, but obviously didn’t make time for it. Better late than never, though, right? tldr: Be specific One of my favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions is to...
My Hawaiian Vacation, part 2
So I’m back from Hawaii, and I just want to let everyone know that yes, you can visit Oahu twice in one year and have a great time. (I also want to note here...
The Travel Criteria, part 2
“Real talk,” Jason said, as if he were waiting for the other shoe to drop, “how was the Portland trip for you?” We had just gotten back from a rainy weekend trip to Portland....
Great Expectations, part 2
So I’m going camping this weekend, and I’m excited because it’s a fun group of people that I helped get together. The problem with being excited about a trip like this, though, is…what if...
Why I hate DIY projects, part 2
“Are you sure you want to do this?” I asked Nathan. I had purchased a third party tow hitch, but was having second thoughts about doing the installation myself. To be clear, “doing the...
Why I hate DIY projects
“I don’t really carry around keys anymore,” Jason said. “Oh, what about your house keys?” I asked. “I installed the August smart lock, which replaces the back of your lock so you can still...
random life update #1
Surprise surprise, I’m overdue for a blog post. In my defense, I did spend one week revamping this blog (which means I went through what felt like a million WordPress themes) and switching my...
What is a sport?
“What are all these random sports?” My friend asked, about a week into the 2021 Olympics. “There’s track cycling, and rock climbing…” “That’s a new one for this Olympics. Also, I don’t think a...
Love this Ted!! It is a good reminder for me to always be curious about others, even if I am…