a road trip down memory lane

aren’t there days that you are feeling nostalgic and just want to wander down memory lane? i have those days…

what are you doing new year’s eve?

well, that’s a wrap. the last day of 2013 is upon is, and i don’t know about you, but i…

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…

enjoying the last few mysterious minutes of christmas day…

are you stuffed? or satisfied? do you feel exhausted? or energized? was it a peaceful day? or a wild &…

sensory overload.

i did a few posts in the past where i reflected on my week/weekend through my six senses… what did i…

making dreams come true over a cup of coffee.

i’d like to introduce you to the new series in asheville’s Mountain Xpress newspaper… “the fika files” that’s right! today…

a balancing act in two parts.

I call them photo journeys for a reason. It’s more than just taking a photo of a random word for…

orange is the new black.

have you heard of that netflix series yet? that’s the name of it: orange is the new black. and  it…

contemplation and adventure. that’s how i roll.

computer in my lap. blanket covering my legs, with my toes peeking out (’cause my feet always get hot). a…

nesting day.

i’ve got nothing special planned today – which is always a good thing in my world. it’s really gray outside….

i will always believe that peace is the answer.

i am a news junkie. or nerd. or whatever you want to call me. and on sunday mornings in the…

the day the universe gave freely.

well i had no idea that my blog post from yesterday would be a self-fulfilling prophecy. but, whoa, was it…

i just needed to stop for a moment & take it all in.

it’s like the hands on the clock are just spinning around, and the days on the calendar are just being…

i got the monday confusion blues.

hi y’all. i want to blog. desperately. but, i don’t know what to blog about. yes, my life is all…

i’m ok… even though i got an email.

you know what? i don’t want a job that might not be a place where i can be 100% me….

the lost art of letter-writing. (or a snail mail comeback).

today, after spending some time in the gym, my love and i wandered by our post box to check and…

stairway to heaven… there’s a job out there somewhere.

remember that i had a little networking meet-up the other day? no? i didn’t mention it here on my blog?…

moral monday comes to asheville. and i was channeling the 60s.

“this is no momentary hyperventilation and liberal screaming match, this is a movement.” – rev. william barber in pack square,…

oh, to be like the moon.

“The moon does not fight. It attacks no one. It does not worry. It does not try to crush others….

when i said adventure, this was not what i had in mind. (plus before pics!)

i just got in from a few moments of solitude of sipping wine on my balcony (eeee! i have a…

things are really rolling now.

first of all, let’s take care of business. i put all of your names in a little bag (those of…

living in limbo.

   what a weird time in my life right now. it’s friday already, and i don’t know what i’ve done this…

it’s a double rainbow day!

“Bottom line here: the federal ban on recognizing same-sex marriages is dead. California’s ban on recognizing same-sex marriages is dead….

belovelive’s 1st contest begins now!

i need your opinion. or advice. or both. i’m looking for comments and suggestions, so you better put on your…

when what you have & where you are is enough.

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the…

call it karma. call it luck. call it whatever. i’m blown away.

hi dear readers! well, here i sit. in our stripped down, almost bare apartment with no tv. no living room…

why i am living in a flea market.

happening today in our apartment: it’s gonna be a crazy, epic weekend. but, it feels so amazing to be rid…

it’s the little things. like fruit & veggies.

yesterday i had a perfect expat moment that took my breath away. it was one of those moments where i…

time for a little sun worshipping.

good evening, friends. this is becoming a nice little ritual for me. late at night, sometimes with a glass of…

my first chance to be a guest blogger! Not All Who Wander Are Lost.

a month or so ago, i had four different guest bloggers here on belovelive, and they blew my socks off…