Back in December, I was given a set of really cute, purse-sized notebooks as one of my birthday gifts. My family and friends know me well. They know autumn is my favorite season, that I like cute, small things, and that I like to write. While admiring the pretty, golden leaf design on one of the notebooks, I … Continue reading A Year of Gratitude, Part 1
Six years ago, I was reading a book titled "Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kleon. In it, there were all sorts of helpful tips and ideas for spurring creativity, personal anecdotes from the author, and fun doodles throughout to connect everything together. It was in this book that I was first introduced to something … Continue reading Blackout Poetry
By now, I am pretty sure you all know how much I love to travel. If it weren't for monetary restraints, lack of time, or family obligations, I think I would travel all the rest of my life. I need to start thinking of how I can make it my job! And of course write … Continue reading Common Sense Travel Tips
Here in the U.S., it's National Pet Day! 🐾 Am I the only one who feeds her dogs canned dog food mixed with dry dog food (with a dog biscuit for dessert, of course 🍖) on days like this, as well as on other special occasions such as Christmas, as an extra special treat? I'd … Continue reading My Fur Babies
By the end of most nights, I am so tired that I can fall asleep pretty quickly. There's always that odd night now and then, when there's too much on my mind and it takes forever to fall asleep. Last night was one of those nights. Something was troubling me in the back of my … Continue reading A Sad Milestone
A review of... Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series by Tyler Knott Gregson I wish I could remember how I discovered this book. I love trying to trace the path of how people, objects, and events came to be in my life. It's wonderful to see how so much more is inter-connected … Continue reading Book Review: Chasers of the Light
Happy New Year! The year ahead always feels like it's filled with so much promise and mystery and adventure! Don't you agree? Well, January is already halfway over, and so it's time to get this new year of my blog (my 6th year of blogging!) started! In case you missed it in one of my … Continue reading My Cultural Identity