Personal Stories
Lean Into Beauty
Beauty is something I’ve always appreciated. Whether it’s a gorgeous view, an exquisite article of clothing, a bold piece of art, or a fruit plate presented just so, beauty is something that consistently lights me up and injects a sense of wonder and awe...
Is It Time to Check Yourself?
Nearly two weeks ago I received news that my dad had suffered a stroke and was in the ICU. I dropped everything, and within 3 hours I was on a plane to fly and be with family. For more than 72 hours we did not know if my dad would pull through. I’m very grateful...
What Do You Lose When You Multi-Task?
I recently came across this piece I wrote in 2017 and after reading it I knew I wanted to share it with you here. I’ve come to really recognize how much multi-tasking takes away from my presence and enjoyment of things. So, when I don’t have to multitask, I...
Collage Breakthrough
After feeling so stuck with my collage project, I found some images that felt like could represent the shifts that can happen inside of us when we make quantum leaps through space and time. Because this is what has been required of me to come back from death. This is...
Art school Assignment #1 – Collage!
Okay. Now I’m fighting my collage. It’s meant to represent a bridge from where I am now to where I want to be. I found some images that evoked the feelings I have about where I’ve been and am now, and some other images for where I want to go and be this year. But as I...