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On Finding the Merry: After the holiday reflections

This image popped up on my “Facebook Memories” today and I had to chuckle. I remembered all the energy I had poured into choosing a wedding day photographer exactly for this reason. I wanted someone to capture the excitement and love and happiness of our day, because I knew that there would eventually be hard days ahead. And I wanted us to be able to look back and to remember the happy moments and how we felt on the day we got married. Little did I know, one of those “hard  ...

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Living Colorfully, Musings, Wellness

My first podcast interview!

I wanted to title this “what they don’t tell you about chronic illness” but the truth is, hardly anyone even talks about chronic illness to begin with. To be honest, before I had one, I never really thought about it. Yes, of course, I’ve had friends and family members who struggle with MS, and yes, I’m well-acquainted with mental disorders and the weight they bring, but I’d never really heard anyone talk about the struggles of living with a disability.  ...

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Lifestyle, Living Colorfully, Musings

7 Holiday Gifts to Feel Good About

If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past few days stuffing your belly with delicious foods, counting your blessings, and enjoying the company of family (and, maybe even dealing with some of the craziness that comes with family too). You’ve probably also spent a good deal of time sifting through a bombardment of holiday advertisements, looking for good sales, and figuring out who to get what for the holidays. (Isn’t it crazy how quickly we move from a season  ...

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Relationships, Wellness

On the Magic of October

October has always been my favorite month–and not just because it’s the month when I was born. The crisp air, the symphony of colors, the taste of freshly fried apple cider donuts, and the childish joy that comes from trampling through piles of leaves. I just love it–all of it. And no matter how many times I get called ‘basic,’ I’ll keep on loving my pumpkin spice tea (courtesy of my amazing cousin) and cozy layers that don’t leave me looking like  ...

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