Here, you'll find really cute photos of families, some links to my favorite things, and just some general musings about life.
My husband (very innocently) asked me the other day how my contentment journey was going. Through gritted teeth, I explained to him that I gave myself a little break from all things self-improvement so I could focus on growing a baby and not puking every day. In all fairness, his question was relevant to our conversation and so genuine. But in my defense, I have been very, very sick.
I’ve said this a thousand times this month, but I hate the word “launch” when it comes to business. I’m not going to space. I just got a new website and created a product. That said, it feels as though I might be going to space with how much this is stressing me out. But I’ve drawn a lot of parallels between launching this thing and the rest of my life.
I was in Colorado for most of August. I had 10 photo shoots, a trip to Utah, several meetings, and so many friends to catch up with. Every single person I saw mattered to me. And there were a lot of friends who also matter to me and I didn’t even get to see them.
I’m exhausted.
I’m writing this to you from a little room tucked back in the woods. I’ve been on a writing retreat for a few days, trying to finish a project that I’ve had rolling around in my brain for almost two years. More on that to come.
I deleted Instagram off my phone and only used it on my desktop when I was looking for resources necessary to finish this project.
I spent a lot of time this month thinking about my values, priorities, and goals. I decided that I couldn’t create daily disciplines without having the end in mind. Contentment is going to look different for everyone and part of this project is defining what it looks like for me.
I know Joni two ways. One way because she is an outstanding photographer, so I got to know her and her work through online groups over the past few years. The second way is through our dear mutual friend, Kera.
I texted Kera one day and said, “Would it be weird if I asked Joni if I could photograph her birth?”
She promptly responded: “Absolutely not. Do it.”
These are my favorite kid-friendly restaurants in Denver. They have perfect menus and accommodations for your hellions and good-enough-to-be-worth-it food for you.