Blog: Personal Reflections, Challenges, and Projects.
3 Things COVID Life Gave Me
As I think back over the last year and half living in a global pandemic, I remind myself of the things this time GAVE me. It reminded me of certain truths, and shifted how I think about and move through life.
Where Do We Go From Here
Earlier this week I finally cleaned out my office for the first time since March 2020, and took a moment to reflect on all that is behind me, and all that is ahead.
How Can I Keep From Singing?
I’ve been singing for most of my life, but recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of music and the woman who trained me. I’ve come to truly appreciate the beauty and power of music to both transcend the hardships of life, while simultaneously speaking into them.
COVIDaversary
It’s been a year of this pandemic, and as the virus loses is grip on our world, I find myself learning to hope and remember the power of early spring once more.
Lent, the Pandemic, and a Resurrection Hope
With Lent about to started, I’ve realized how life under COVID 19, awaiting the world restored by the vaccine reminds me about how we await a world fully restored in resurrection.
COVID Wedding Planning 101
Planning a COVID wedding is a weird time, from navigating social distancing regulations to changing plans. When I started planning, there still wasn’t much out there on how to go about it, so I thought I’d share a few thoughts.
When the Dust Settles
The last few months have revealed much about my life and the world. It’s shown where things are strong and where things are weak, and it’s made me ask myself who I want to be and how I want to change.
For Better, For Worse
COVID-19 has changed a few things about our wedding. Read more to hear what we’re doing about it and how we feel about it.
Normal Life
I thought I knew what normal meant, until COVID19 hit. Then I realized that while the meaning of ‘normal’ can change, there are somethings that remain constant, no matter the storm.
The Timeless Appeal of Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s works have captivated readers for generations, and remind me that no matter how much the world changes, the most important elements of life remain.
Leggings, Give Me a Break
After weeks of living in leggings, I decided to put some time into my outfits each day, and photograph the process.
A Week Without News
As the reality of COVID-19 took over the news—and our lives—I found myself in need of a break. For 5 days, I vowed to ignore my normal sources of news, to unexpected discovery.