Ordinary Life
A collection of my lessons learned, memories made, and the rhythms of my life and work.
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Nature Speaks: My Reflections on Earth’s Wonders and the Many Emotions They Bring
My husband and I recently took a trip out West, where we drove through and hiked various terrains. Here, you will find a short narrative of a part of our journey— where we caught glimpses of the many ways in which Nature speaks, and where the beauty, wonder, and…
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Embracing the simple yet sweet, work from home moments in the midst of COVID-19
I’m sitting here, in my guest bedroom, which has transitioned into my work from home office in response to COVID-19. For the last five months, this has been my 9-5 place of dwelling. I’ve worked alongside a non-profit here in Columbia, SC serving at-risk children and their families. My…
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3 Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist’s Attempt at Landscaping
A piece of my journey in overcoming perfectionism, marked by laying down the shovel and learning to be patient with my slow-growing shrubs.
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Insomnia: Turning My Worst Enemy Into My Greatest Teacher
Insomnia: the force you can’t fight The beginnings As a child and adolescent, I wrestled with sleep here and there, but was generally known within my family and group of friends as the “sleepy head.” I was always the first among my friends to fall asleep during sleepovers, and…
