a magical, free-spirited year: a look back over 2013.

friends, get ready for a comprehensive look back over this past year. it may be the longest post ever… enjoy!…

the top 10 lessons i learned in 2013.

1. set a goal and make it happen. for the past 2 years, i have chosen a word to focus…

sensory (super)overload. part 4.

there has been some serious sensory overload during the past week. from a 9 hour road trip in pouring rain…

full of archipelago love.

oh, how i’ve missed y’all! but, the time away was absolutely perfect. sweden delivered perfect summer weather the entire week…

why i’m a north carolina girl.

in celebration of the news that lina and i have gotten an apartment in asheville (screams of joy & delight…

when your heart aches, it’s time to refocus.

i want to be here more than anything right now. and i want to be doing this with these people…