If I've learned anything, it's that when inspiration hits... you have to write about it- because it seldom hits. My last month has been chalk full of revelations, ideas, caffeine, realizations, insomnia, thinking, pondering, over-thinking, and the likes. I realize that most of the adjectives I just listed are indeed synonyms, but I love words... Continue Reading →
Trampolines & Dreams
A beautiful weekend- The weather is finally ideal, the trees are full of life, the flowers are pinks and purples and pungent, birds are especially melodious; spring is vibrant. Some of my most beautiful weekend moments were spent on my kids' trampoline. And although the moments are absolutely wonderful when my children join me, I... Continue Reading →
April Must Haves
What a glorious time of the year! The sounds of tweeting birds accompany my morning latte, the grass is greening and the trees are sprouting, and the weather is becoming warmer and warmer by the day! April is a wonderful month and my optimism over the coming of Spring has prompted a new type of... Continue Reading →
A 2016 Journey
The internet is chalk full of 'diet' programs. In a country where unhealthy habits in regards to food is unprecedented, everyone wants a way to shed the pounds. Programs promise big results that come easy which is alluring to someone who still wants to eat whatever they want, but still wants to see results. I'll... Continue Reading →
15 Reasons 2015 Has Been the Best Year of My Life
Duke basketball won the National Title & Georgetown actually made it past the first round of March Madness. The ability to celebrate my sweet 'baby', Vincent, turn 1 in a basketball-themed birthday party on an unusually warm day in March. Making a career shift to the Instructional Design field. A move that gave me confidence... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of Creativity?
My thoughts are running deep tonight, guys. Tis the season for Elf on the Shelf. Yes, everyone today seems to be doing the Elf thing. The message of Christmas probably should not be so Orwell-esque... but my soon-to-be 4-year-olds love our Elf, Dickie. Tonight after the boys went to bed, I was moving Dickie to... Continue Reading →
How a Busy Mom Spends Quality Time with her Kids Everyday
There were many nights that I would put my kids to bed and realize that I hadn't had a true connection with them all day. I know how that sounds- it sounds awful. I am their mother; I should be the person who knows them the best; the person that learns the intimate details of... Continue Reading →