Blog: Personal Reflections, Challenges, and Projects.
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.
Song For My Mother
Happy Mothers’ Day, Mom. Thank you for all you’ve given me and all your love.
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.
My Favorites Bookshelf
In honor of World Book Day, I introduce 10 of my favorite books and series, and share why each one means something to me.
Amelia Through the Looking Glass
The strangeness of this world makes me feel that I, like Alice, have passed through the the looking glass, but as strange as the other side of the glass is, it is also full of wonder.
But We’re Part of This World!
Trust God. It’s a phrase I’ve heard a lot lately. But what does that mean facing a pandemic, when our very lives, and the lives of those we love, are uncertain each and every day, especially this Easter season?
100 Days of Simple Joys
With 100 days left till the wedding, I reflect on how important life’s simple joys have been in our relationship.
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.
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Like everyone else, this month my world turned inside out. I'm still processing what that means, but there are some things I know will never change.