November 1, 2015Comments are off for this post.
Current mood on this Sunday.
After a full day of work, research for our upcoming trip to Tanzania ( !!! ), a heavy pour of wine with dinner and buying too many cinnamon brooms from Trader Joe's ( the best-smelling decoration ), I'm feeling a bit like this. Tired, disorganized, loopy, cozy and travel-ready all in one.
Happy November, friends.
July 27, 2015Comments are off for this post.
I've always felt the "where does the time go?" question is overused in conversation, and yet...
Can you believe it's almost August 1st? Where has this summer gone? And why have the mosquitos turned my ankles into ITCHY RED CANKLES?!?
I find myself saying this over and over to friends, family and random strangers who will listen to me. It's a very uncomfortable feeling for me, the quick passing of time. The only way I've been able to ease the terrible daily anxiety it gives me has been to slow down.
This, however, is not an easy task when you work for yourself. I've found if you let freelance life control you ( as opposed to you controlling it with appropriate boundary setting and organizational skills ), it swiftly becomes a neverending to-do list. That's why I just resigned from working with my biggest client. It still feels slightly insane to me that I've given up a steady, monthly paycheck, but my gut knows it was the right decision. Not only will this free up time to take on work I'm super passionate about, but it will make it easier to create time to relax. Yoga, cooking, reading, running, being—all the things I've relegated to the bottom of the priority list for the past few years.
Poorer but happier? I'll take this better balance.
Slow down with a few of my favorite recent links, and make it a lovely week, friends.
I've been eating this salad on repeat.
Science proves these eight things can make us happier. I'm finally going to commit to #8.
After spotting them at a boutique in Portland, these gorgeous earrings are on my wish list. And speaking of wish lists, these, this and those*.
The Myth of the Ethical Shopper. A depressing but necessary read.
An interesting article on gut bacteria + mood. As a result, I'm back on my daily probiotic.
The Low Information Diet. I'm finding this more important than ever.
This Netflix documentary is on my to-watch list this week.
The manfriend and I have decided this country is our next travel adventure. Eeep! That blog post makes me soooo excited for January 2016.
Best. GIF. Ever.
*Rachel reminded me to get these before the inevitable winter-long waitlist.
"What you seek is seeking you." Rumi
May 17, 2015Comments are off for this post.
There's something I love about rainy days. It's feels like an excuse to drop whatever pressing matters are at hand and cozy up on the couch to relax instead. It's silly because we, of course, have the option to do this whenever we want. But it seems easier and more well-deserved when those water droplets are falling heavy outside. It's raining as I type this. Huge, roaring downpours are alternating between brief reliefs of quiet, and it's been the perfect excuse to stop working, enjoy an extra cup of coffee and write this post.
Over the past few weeks, I've been to Minnesota to see my new nephew, then back home to shoot some freelance projects, letterpress print wedding invitations for some dear friends and enjoy the summery weather that's slowly encroaching. So yes, this rainy day was needed. A slight reprieve in an over-scheduled life ( <- working on this ) to remind me to slow the eff down. Here's some good web finds from the past few weeks. Enjoy, my friends.
The pillow of my dreams.
If I hadn't committed to that whole not shopping thing ( still going strong! ), I would've bought a pair of these lemon yellow beauties by now.
Oh, and this necklace + this swimsuit too.
I found this list of iconic Friends episodes, and now my work days are far less productive. Thanks a lot, Buzzfeed + Netflix.
This 5-minute green sauce is, indeed, magic.
Loved this post with advice from female entrepreneurs. The best advice was from the ladies of Food52—I'm so guilty of using the word "just" in email and conversations about my work.
A new discovery, this blog is just so lovely. Bonus, she's a Wisconsin gal.
Amy Schumer is killing it in her new season. Funny, smart + on-point. I want to be her friend.
After paying for a rather large tax bill + unexpected medical expenses, I'm dreaming of a trip that I cannot afford to here.
I love you, John Oliver.