If I’m being honest, I thought I’d be living in my house by now, not just working on it every weekend. I thought I’d have more time for writing, more space for balance, and maybe even the energy to date…
Plaster Dust and Progress
HER Story: Discovery, a Testament to Courage, Connection, and New Beginnings
Some people enter your life and leave a mark that never fades. Rachel is one of those people. She radiates warmth and light in a way that makes the world feel softer just by being in it. She’s a friend,…
HER Story: A New Chapter on the Blog
For the past year, this blog has been my space to share my own journey, stories of growth, heartbreak, resilience, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. It’s been deeply personal, sometimes vulnerable, and always written with the hope…
Putting Myself Out There (With a Wink)
Dating apps aren’t for me, so here I am. I’ve tried dating apps before. They sucked. While they work for some people, they’re just not my thing, so no swiping here. And I already know I’m not going to find…
The Day Time Stood Still
On Wednesday morning at exactly 8:09 a.m., my entire world slammed to a halt, literally. I was driving on the highway in the pouring rain, early for work, focused and alert, my mind already running through the day ahead. Then,…
One Year In and There Is More to Say
I remember sitting up late one night in a hotel around midnight while traveling for work. I was tired, a little restless, and thinking about a local restaurant a friend had taken me to earlier that evening. It was so…
Ordinary Days Made Beautiful at Elliott Coffee
Tucked inside a 100-year-old gas station, Elliott Coffee is the kind of place that slows you down in the gentlest way. You walk in and everything just softens. The space is warm and welcoming, the kind of place that makes…