CONTENT: adj. in a state of peaceful happiness In our world today, the idea of being truly content seems like a myth. With Photoshop and Pinterest perfection, the bar of how we should live, look, and act has been set to an unattainable level. That may sound like a crazy assertion, but the internet has [...]
This year we've had to reinvent what community and communication looks like.So I'm sharing 5 tips on how to remain steadfast in your long-distance friendships, even in 2020! 1. Check in (phone calls, video chats) Nothing gives me joy like gabbing on the phone with a friend. I love talking with my husband, but talking with a [...]
As many of you know, I'm married.My husband's name is Cary Brown.And he's my best friend. Our love story is far from conventional, and I think that's one of the many reasons I want to share it. We didn't meet at church.We didn't date in high school, break up in college, and reconnect after.We didn't [...]
I love telling people how I met my husband. Because half the time people truly don't believe me. Truth be told, we met online. And before you go hating on online dating, hear me out. Our story is our story.Our story is not your story.Our story is not everyone's story. We aren't the typical online [...]
ENN-E-A-GRAM Right now, you are probably thinking one of two things: 1. I LOVE THE ENNEAGRAM-or-2. I have no idea what you are talking about! For those of you who responded to the latter, this post is for you. I found out about this personality tool over a year ago through my learned sister. It [...]
FEAR OF MISSING OUT Remember hearing about a slumber party AFTER the fact?Or feeling left out of a conversation because you didn't know the inside joke?Or being invited to something you couldn't attend and seeing the inordinate amount of pictures afterwards? We don't like to feel left out. Nothing hurts more than knowing that you [...]
Sometimes I really hate this word.And I don't use the word hate lightly either. In culture today, everyone values people who are their true self, who don't hide behind a mask, and who aren't afraid to be vulnerable. But honestly, no one likes to be vulnerable themselves. Who wants to lay everything on the line?Who [...]
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