Category Archives: personal

The Free Will of Joy

We all have hardships, trials, and tragedies, but the beauty of Life is to be able to seek, find, and feel Joy in the aftermath. Whether it’s a forgiving hug from a small child, a cup of your favorite coffee, or the endless, pure love from your pet, God hands us experiences and moments of...

My New Yoga Mat

Last week I walked into ROSS to shop for Halloween costumes. The moment my foot hit the store floor, my eyes locked onto a yoga mat to my far right. Now, I wasn’t even shopping for a yoga mat, but I had to see what was up with my eye’s interest in the mats. I...

Photo Field Trip to Cali

Yesterday I received the news that I have been invited to Field Trip, a photography retreat, on the California coast, in the woods, ‘glamping’, with bonfires and s’mores… oh, and with the BEST photographer’s and artists in the industry!!!!!!! It still hasn’t sunk in…. I am beyond grateful and overwhelmed at this opportunity!!! Here is...

My Most Embarrassing Moment

*reposted from 2011* I held the lyrics to The Little Mermaids song, “A Part of Your World,” clinched within my clammy hand……  the paper becoming a little more soggy with each passing second. A small Philippino man was called to the stage. He takes the microphone, and belts out a Josh Groban tune:  “YOU RAISE ME UPPPP...

My 25th Birthday

When you say you love me, know I love you more. When you say you need me,  know I need you more. Boy, I adore you. -“Adore You,” Miley Cyrus My birthday is a day that I am always overwhelmed by love and blessings. Every soul in my life, I am so grateful to know...

The Last Conversation with my Dad

Sitting cross-legged, branch scratches and purple bruises adorn my skinny legs, marking the time of summer. Moths cling to the window screens, lured by the dim light of my flower printed lamp. I pick up the limp, humidity drenched sheets off of the floor from last night’s restless sleep, and lightly pull each end to...

Published in Seattle Bride Magazine

I truly could not be anymore excited and honored to have a feature in Seattle Bride magazine’s Fall/Winter 2013 issue!!!!! I am in awe of all the events that have unfolded in this past week… so so so blessed. Thank you Seattle Bride!

A Weekend in Chicago

  I had a fabulous weekend in Chicago for Ryan and Kendall’s Chicago and Wisconsin wedding! The blog post will be up later this week! Before the wedding, my best friend Sara met in Chicago for a good weekend of food and coffee….. honestly, it’s all we did. haha Sara also second shot the wedding...

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