β’ Travel blog #3: "The bird that never flew" is a beautiful mural that is based off the story of St. Mungo. This painting's modern-take tells the story of a dead robin brought back to life by St. Mungo after he prayed for it. Glasgow's coat of arms includes "The bird that never flew", "the... Continue Reading →
~travel diaries intro~
β’ It's been just about a year since I studied abroad in Scotland! I thought it'd be fun to have a little travel diary series to reminisce it. πStop 1: The town of Luss π§³β°οΈ β’ Luss is a quaint lake town with many homes, tiny shops, and a beautiful port. I had been here... Continue Reading →
~stressed~
β’ "Calmness is the cradle of power." ~ Josiah Gilbert Holland β’ On social media and a casual look-around when you're out & about, it seems like everyone has it together but you. Everyone has a mission, a purpose, & they know exactly what they're doing. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. Each... Continue Reading →
~Deuteronomy 31:6~
β’ " Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ~ Deuteronomy 31:6 ποΈπ«ΆπΌ β’ Sometimes you cannot explain what your going through & it feels like no one will understand you. Isolation will... Continue Reading →
~feel~
β’ Feelings are tricky to navigate. I've felt like I was supposed to feel a certain way or that I had too many feelings. But I've learned that allowing yourself to have emotions towards something that are different than what other people feel is okay. Our minds are complex and we are not carbon copies... Continue Reading →
~miles~
β’ As my miles increase for marathon training, the mental aspect is becoming more challenging. Physically, I feel some fatigue which I'm navigating to avoid with proper rest and recovery tools. But the mental aspect is a whole other battle. β’ I've been reminding myself why I signed up for a marathon. I've wanted to... Continue Reading →
~DIY travel board~
β’ Travel boards are so fun to make & are a great way to bundle your memories in one spot. All you need is a canvas covered & stapled with quilting batting & your color choice of fabric. Then hot glue & staple string onto the board in whatever pattern you'd like. Add your keepsakes... Continue Reading →
~marathon training~
β’ "Sometimes you have to stop being scared and just go for it. Either it will work out or it won't. That's life.' ~ Anonymous β’ It's official, I've signed up for my first marathon!! It's this September & I've already got the pre-race jitters & nerves lol. Training has been going well so far... Continue Reading →
~anxiety ~
β’ "I am telling you, anxiety is always feeling like something is out of place, and when you can't find what it is, you start to think it's you." ~ Rachel H. ππ€ β’ Feeling like something is always a little off can be the most aggravating thing. It starts to pick at you until... Continue Reading →
~Timothy 4:12~
β’ "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young. But set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." ~ Timothy 4:12 ποΈπ«ΆπΌ β’ It's easy to let the judgment of other people impact us so much that we begin to think it's true.... Continue Reading →