This particular post is a little bitter sweet for me to write. Nearly 3 years ago, I signed on my tiny trailer - my tiny home that had been 2 years in the planning. Four months later? I met my husband the weekend my apartment lease was up and my new home was ready for … Continue reading When Tiny Isn’t Enough – What I’ve Learned the Last 3 Years About Living Tiny
Tag: Authentic Living
An Imperfect Mom Kind of Night
What a day yesterday was. It's been disappointing, insomnia has hit, and I've been feeling like crap for most of the week. So, last night, I had hubby move our TV into the bedroom so I could just spend time with the family in bed in my PJs, and, now, we are probably killing our … Continue reading An Imperfect Mom Kind of Night
Maternity Pictures, Comparisons, & 7 Bible Verses for My Pregnancy
This weekend, I met up with two of my best friends, and had a maternity shoot. Two of us are pregnant, and the other is an amazing photo artist. I love the photos she captured, and I cannot wait until she has them finished for us. Pregnancy is such an amazing time to share with … Continue reading Maternity Pictures, Comparisons, & 7 Bible Verses for My Pregnancy
Find Your Tribe: 7 Reasons We Need Authentic Friendship
I recently shared about the importance of friendship as adults. I wanted to take the opportunity to break it down even further. I think sometimes, we feel the need to be an island. Especially us women. We are woman, hear us roar... after all. Also, it can get difficult to connect when we hear so many … Continue reading Find Your Tribe: 7 Reasons We Need Authentic Friendship
Girl Mom (to be…)
"She probably just likes me better..." the owner of the ultra sound boutique said. It took a minute to register who that "she" was referring to... She? I'm having a she?! In that moment, a brief wave of panic washed over me. Right up until they handed us the print outs with pictures of our … Continue reading Girl Mom (to be…)
Genuine Friendships in Adulthood
Confession: when I first moved to the Tulsa area, I was extremely lonely. It was the first time in my life when I lived completely away from any friends, family, or social structure. And, as much as I loved my then fiancé now husband, he simply wasn’t enough. I needed friends, and socialization. Even just … Continue reading Genuine Friendships in Adulthood
Living Audaciously in the Face of Fear
Fear and anxiety can be one of the biggest obstacles people face; after all, anxiety is the number one Mental Health issues in the nation.
Gratitude Changes Everything
Even Perspective... Perhaps, especially perspective. When we focus on negatives or lack or weaknesses: what needs to get done ways we fall short roles we are unable to fill jobs we don't get accomplished things we wish we had but don't fear/anxiety Any of these and more, we get self-centered, we get tunnel vision trying … Continue reading Gratitude Changes Everything
Value
One of my greatest goals is to help others recognize their own value. Because, somewhere along the way, I have realized: When you recognize your own value, it gets harder to allow others to devalue you. This is something I am currently walking through, recognizing what I can bring to the table. Recognizing my value … Continue reading Value
When the World Burns
I don't know what Esther felt when she stood before the King's door, knowing going in could cost her her life. I don't know what she felt, exactly, when she said: "...if I perish, I perish" - Esther 4:16 I don't know what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were feeling facing the fire, standing strong in … Continue reading When the World Burns
