Once upon a time..…
is how I’m convinced all the best stories start. Some of my earliest memories are wanting to be like Belle from Beauty & the Beast, and it’s an aspiration I’ve never grown out of. Most days you’ll find me in a vaguely princess-inspired dress while working from home at my desk. On the rare occasion, you might even find that I’ve broken out a crown for an extra dose of inspiration.
My Story
I’ve had this little corner of the internet for many years, and it’s had many different looks and served many different purposes. I originally purchased the URL as a college senior, finally feeling brave enough to share my voice under my own name after having various different Tumblrs and other blogs for years. From there, it morphed into a tool to land my first real post-grad job, then the place where I documented falling in love with my now husband in my early twenties, and finally to a few passages on my path to self discovery.
This iteration of my blog is much like the rest, but at the same time, I hope it can grow into something more. With each passing year, I understand who I am—or at the very least who I’m not—a little bit better. The past couple years have brought challenges on a global and personal level, but through it all, I got to know my heart in a new way. It’s these learnings that I want to share with you and hopefully inspire you to find your own truths. To give you an idea of what I hope to share in my blog posts, I’m borrowing inspiration from Oprah.
What I Know For Sure
Books make the world a more bearable place. The chance to experience the world outside of the confines of your life while building empathy? An unbelievable gift that we’re so lucky to have.
A home is better with a pet (or four). Throughout my life, I’ve been lucky to be sibling, friend, or mom to many dogs and cats. They’ve brought the greatest joy to my life. I’ve found that cuddles from a furry friend are the cure for most of life’s woes, and I love every moment I get to share with them even when they’re causing chaos.
Cancelled plans are the best plans. As an introvert, there are few things that make me happier than cancelled plans. While I care deeply about my family and few close friends, leaving the house causes me anxiety and often takes me away from what I love best: cozying up at home with my pets.
A full life can be lived within a small circle. The people I hold dear in my life are few. I value being alone and at home. And I get it—that sounds dreadfully boring. I’m sure 16 year-old me would be humiliated at the thought that I’m not looking to lead a BIG life. But really, I’m at my happiest when I get to experience the joys of my day-to-day routine and cultivate my own little slice of paradise within a 1,000 sq. ft. apartment. Travel and an expansive number of friends are wonderful…just not for everyone.
I hope you’ll join me as I overanalyze life one day at a time. And in all seriousness, I hope I can inspire you to be true to whatever version of yourself exists today.