My mom posted this video today and I thought it was really touching and beautiful! I wish I’d seen this video back when I was struggling. It might seem a little weird for me to post this 8 (!!!OMG!!!) days before my wedding, but I’ve been thinking so much about healing heartbreak lately, and thinking … Continue reading
I had a reader reach out to me (let’s call her “L” to protect her privacy) and ask about my relationship — not only how C and I were able to get back together and eventually get engaged after such a miserable breakup, but also how I was able to find joy and move on before … Continue reading
I was driving home last night when it came on my shuffle — I’ve been going through all my music lately by song, alphabetical, A-Z. So I was on the letter I, and “Interrupted by Fireworks” came on, and in the way only music can do — BAM. I’m under the covers in Japan, in my little bed … Continue reading
Remember that time last week when I said we met a Bengal we fell in love with but that the universe had other plans for him? Well. Yeah. Not so much. Meet Rolo, OUR bow-legged Bengal. The whole night AFTER we met Rolo for the first time (his name was Benny then), C and I tried … Continue reading
Alright guys, it’s truth-telling time. I’ve been wanting to write here for so long, and to talk about our upcoming wedding (and how it’s SO very small-life-slow-life), but I’ve felt totally caged by the fact that… …I am not an expert. I have nothing huge to teach you. My life is very often not small…or … Continue reading
I was talking to a friend the other day who is having some struggles in a newer relationship. And even though they don’t help, all of the little pithy pieces of advice came to mind anyway (I didn’t say them). It’s really easy to take a look at someone and see exactly what the issue … Continue reading
I’ve been meaning to come back here for a long time! (Can’t believe the last time I posted was April.) You guys have been with me through a lot, and though I’ve been gone, the traffic to this little corner of the internet has been really, amazing, actually (I guess people are really into making colored mason … Continue reading
I let him go. Really. I know too well what it’s like to be nursing a broken heart, thinking I’d do anything to get back with my former flame. I’ve thought of every tactic out there. Lonely months went by and I slimmed down to a ghostly version of my former, happy self. I alienated … Continue reading
I’ve been collecting quotes over at my personal blog for a long, long time now (about three years)! We’re all quote-nerds in the age of the internet. I love the way we have access to so many of them now, and the other night, I was scrolling through every quote I’d collected and was able … Continue reading
I felt it as soon as I woke up. “No.” I’d been going, going, going for a few weeks. I felt it in my bones, sure as anything – to all of the plans I had laid out for the day, my body was saying a strong “NO.” I’ve ignored my body’s “no” before, and … Continue reading
small life, slow life 