I can’t believe I’m two weeks away from moving into my very own home. Oh, it’s a dream for who knows how long, but life circumstances and high living costs hadn’t allow it. As a single lady in her thirties, I’m realizing what a special time this is. The perks of being single is much […]
Read moreHere we are once again. Time after time, season after season, I battle the thoughts that people do not care about me. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my life, yet many times refrain from doing so when I start to wonder, “Do my friends, family, perhaps strangers even care about what I say or do? If […]
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I am a 31 year old, and I confess I have a growing, in-the-process sense of self: “the way a person thinks about and views his or her traits, beliefs, and purpose within the world.” Deborah Teasley, Study.com. Who are you? What do you like to do or not like to do? What are you […]
Read moreGood morning! Ah, a new morning, a fresh start. Yes, His mercies are new this morning – every morning. But what happens when morning has passed, and we screw up midday? Or in the the evening? Well, I got good news for you. We can still get help in our times of need. We don’t […]
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I believe it’s important to do things with excellence in all that we do. Even when it comes to Instagram. This is a more intentional decision I made within the last few weeks. Two ways I’ve been trying to accomplish this is by using the Instagram “grid” and posting one photo a day, which I’ve […]
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Day 6 || Springfield, MO ? Mooresville, IN Leaving Springfield I thought I’d at least stop by St. Louis to say hello; but honestly, what I wanted most was to drive straight to my destination to spend time with Jesus and relax. I knew if I stopped to tour around, I’d be tempted to explore […]
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Day 5 || Oklahoma City, OK ⥇ Tulsa, OK ? Springfield, MO I left my AirBnb pretty late as I gave my host some tips on how to make the space more hospitable. I’m pretty laid back with my housing situation when I’m paying a lower price point, but this one was one of my […]
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Day 4 || Albuquerque, NM ➵ Amarillo, TX ⥇ Oklahoma City, OK Life is better with daylight. – Amy ♥ GOOD MORNING! I’m coming for you, Old Town Albuquerque. Thank you, Day’s Inn for the instant oatmeal and the fruit to-go. Old Town would still be sleeping by the time I arrived; hence my plan: snap […]
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Day 3 || Flagstaff, AZ ➵ Sedona, AZ ➵ Holbrook, AZ ➵ Albuquerque, NM The Grand Canyon International Hostel was my second hostel experience and it has completely redeemed my first one. Moving forward I know to request an all female room. I learned that I prefer the hostel price with the kitchen, communal amenities, […]
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Ready for day 2? 😉 Day 2 || Williams, AZ ➵ Grand Canyon, AZ ➵ Flagstaff, AZ Today I planned to see both the Grand Canyon and Sedona with some time in Flagstaff in between. Sweet barista Tori from the previous evening even helped me plan a tentative itinerary to do it all before sunset. So, […]
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