The more I look at it, the more I love this snapshot of a piece of paper during a big calligraphy order recently. It's pretty, in a way, and it makes me smile, too! This piece of paper shows the less than pretty side of calligraphy... dabbing ink off of your nib every few letters, … Continue reading The Messy Side
Life
Choosing Joy
"It's rebellious, in a way, to choose joy, to choose to dance, to choose to love your life. It's much easier and much more common to be miserable. But I choose to do what I can do to create hope, to celebrate life, and the act of celebrating connects me back to that life I … Continue reading Choosing Joy
May 2015 Goals
April flew by at lightning speed, that's for sure! It was such a full month, filled with countless great memories and experiences. I don't think I had a spare minute throughout the entire month, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm just glad I knew how much of a whirlwind April would be … Continue reading May 2015 Goals
Happy Birthday, Bridgette!!
Today is my sister Bridgette's birthday!!! In case you haven't heard me sing her praises before, she is, hand's down, the very best sister and friend in the entire world! I might be a little biased, but it's absolutely true. Bridgette may be my little sister, but I look up to her so, so much … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Bridgette!!
Cherry Blossoms in DC
This is my sixth cherry blossom season living in Washington, DC, and somehow, each year gets better and better. Maybe it was the long winter, or maybe it's seeing the blooms with fresh eyes, but this year's cherry blossoms were stunning in their display! Thousands upon thousands of people flock to DC from all over … Continue reading Cherry Blossoms in DC
