Growing up, I was always more of a rule-follower than a rule-breaker. Later in life, this turned into a tendency to set my own “rules” or routines, and then rarely stray from them. Things like always doing my grocery shopping on Sunday afternoons, having dates on Friday nights, or cleaning our place on Saturday mornings. But recently, I’ve been questioning… Read the Post
It’s been just over a month since Dylan and I packed up our apartment in Seattle and journeyed down to San Diego. This month somehow feels like both 3 months and 3 days — so much has happened, but it flew by. Moving is fun — it brings new opportunities, places to explore, and changes. But it is hard. Especially… Read the Post
I am an anxious person. I always have been, ever since I was very little. I am also controlling and particular, which means that I can be easily stressed out if things don’t go how I want them to. (I sound like a peach, right!??) I don’t get overwhelmed or angry or even super stressed, but just “flustered.” I have… Read the Post
I don’t want to speak too soon, but it is feeling like spring has sprung here in Seattle. This season always seems to come the most quickly and suddenly in the Pacific Northwest. This year, we went from snow on the ground to warm, sunny skies in just over a week. Pretty wild. The intense transition always makes me even… Read the Post
I was talking with one of my girlfriends this weekend about how she hates shopping — like only goes once or twice a year, and generally avoids it at all costs. But I, on the other hand, genuinely love shopping. Whether it be an intentional hunt for a specific product, or just walking down the aisles, browsing — I enjoy… Read the Post
