~a note~

β€’ "Allow yourself to shine without the desire to be seen." ~ anonymous πŸ¦‹πŸ’• β€’ Sometimes social media & culture makes us feel like unless we document our progress or life, we aren't doing anything. NO! Let yourself hang out with friends, accomplish a long run, pass an exam, watch the sunrise, & really be... Continue Reading →

~music~

πŸ“Stirling, Scotland : The Tolbooth (music & coffee) β€’ "A song can take you back instantly to a moment, or a place, or even a person. That one song stays the same, just like that moment." ~ Sarah Dessen β€’ I think it's beautiful that a song has the ability to make moments live on.... Continue Reading →

~chances~

β€’ "Take every chance in life because some things only happen once." πŸ¦‹β˜˜ β€’ Sometimes it's scary to take the jump. Signing up for a race, applying for a job, following a dream. But if you never try, you'll never know. Some of the greatest moments only happen once in a lifetime. You don't want... Continue Reading →

~easter~

β€’ "Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life." ~ S.D. Gordon 🐣🌱 β€’ Happy Easter weekend! A time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. With the welcome of Spring & budding flowers, it's a lovely time for new beginnings. From egg hunts, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying nature, I... Continue Reading →

~spring~

"There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter." ~ Rachel Carson β€’ Hi friends, Spring is here! πŸ’œ It's one of my favorite seasons because it has the perfect 60Β°ish weather for running & spending time outside. I love to... Continue Reading →

~dear E.D.~ *trigger warning*

β€’ I wrote & shared this letter to say goodbye to my eating disorder a couple of years ago. It was the start of a new year & I wanted to let go. I used to overexercise & restrict what I ate leading to unhealthy weight loss. It caused health issues for both my body... Continue Reading →

~simplicity~

β€’ "It's no bad thing celebrating a simple life." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien 🌱 β€’ A morning run, a cup of coffee, watching sunset with a friend, reading your favorite book, game night with your family, a walk in the park with your dog... all of these simple, beautiful things. β€’ Sometimes we get caught up... Continue Reading →

~wind & change~

β€’ "You can't change the wind. But you can adjust the sails to reach your destination." - Paulo Coelho πŸŒŠβ›΅πŸ€πŸ¦‹ β€’ This quote has always reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. No matter what you think the story's lesson was, Alice was a dreamer. She believed in herself & became the heroine of her story.... Continue Reading →

~alone time~

β€’ "I think it's very healthy to spend time alone. You need to know how to be alone and not defined by another person." - Oscar Wilde β€’ Being alone means a lot of different things to people. I've always loved spending time by myself. Running and walking on my own in nature is one... Continue Reading →

~kindness~

β€’ Kindness is often seen as a weakness, is overlooked, & taken advantage of. But in my opinion, it is one of the strongest & most beautiful traits an individual can display. You never know what someone is going through. A smile or a compliment might make their day, especially if they haven't seen or... Continue Reading →

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