Today, I checked off a baby bucket list item: bioluminescent kayaking with BK Adventure. The journey certainly was an adventure from the start—taking us over three hours to get to the east coast of Florida, with rain and fog patches making it feel like the odds weren’t in our favor. The forecast even called for …
October blues
It’s been a little quiet over here lately—life’s been heavy. October was an especially tough month. There’s been a lot of loss, devastation, and grief to process. But in the midst of it all, I reconnected and shared some quality time with extended family members, which was a real gift to come out of such …
Hello Autumn…
As the autumn equinox settles in, I’ve found myself savoring what’s left of the summer season. Even though the weather is beginning to shift and the holidays are headed this way full throttle, I’ve made it a point to embrace these lingering warm days. Just last week (before fall officially graced me with her presence) …
Leo in Virgo
Last night, I was reminded of the incredible value of friendship. It wasn’t my birthday (that passed over a month ago!), but somehow I found myself being celebrated by a group of amazing humans. I walked into dinner expecting nothing more than great food and even better company, but what I received was so much …
Motherhood
Earlier this year I was inquiring around as to what my gifts or talents were. What did I know enough about to be able to share with the world beyond my 9-5 job? Friends gave me great suggestions, but it was my 9-year-old daughter who lit a spark when she said, “You’re an amazing mom.” …
Weekend wanderlust…
I just came across stunning images of a state park that’s only 10 minutes from my house. The photos show wildlife, boardwalks, and even hanging bridges over river rapids—it looks incredible! We’ve decided to check it out this weekend and I’m literally giddy with excitement. 💗 Lately my heart leaps when we make nature plans — …
Lessons from death
As I’ve been standing by a close friend whose mother is in hospice, it’s brought on some deep reflection about the lessons that death teaches us. Two lessons have really stood out to me: the power of love and the importance of not waiting to live the life you truly want. Lesson One: Love In …
“Go outside…” — Anne Frank
Hey there! August is coming to a close rather quickly. It’s hard to believe that the curtain will be closing so soon on summer ‘24. I just wanted to capture this mornings beauty here in my blog. Why? Simply because I can 🙂 Look up; we get to live among all of this. What a …
What’s for dinner?
I’ve always loved cooking. It began with simple pleasures like perfecting the art of grilled cheese sandwiches after school, OG ramen noodles in my college dorm, and breakfast foods for dinner in my early 20s. Back then, cooking was a Sunday ritual. I’d spend the afternoons preparing food with a glass of wine in hand …
Two seasons, one tree
On my walk yesterday, I stumbled upon something that made me stop in my trecks. It’s late August here in Florida, a time when the humidity is almost unbearable, and the sun is unforgiving. But as I strolled along in the evening, I noticed a crape myrtle tree that stood out. Crape myrtles bloom just …