Sunday, September 18, 2016

As summer comes to an end I'm reminded of what an amazing year of adventure and growth I've had.

I've learned a lot about myself...how to open my heart...that love is to be shared. My heart loves freely! I fall in love with people, places, things every day. I've learned that real love and happiness is about giving, not receiving. When you open your heart and give, all your love is reflected back to you.

I have a fantastic group of friends and i am humbled by their generosity.

At the end of May i flew out west for a holiday full of firsts. I flew alone. We spent 24 hours on the Colorado River, boating, hiking, camping, and soaking in the hot springs. NV->AZ->CA. We went off-roading in the desert. The vastness of beauty on this Earth repeatedly brings me to tears. A week in Burbank/LA followed. I Ubered alone, hiked Griffith Park alone from the old carousel all the way up to the Observatory! We drove up the Pacific Coast Highway and took sunset pictures on the beach. We drive past Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Mulholland Dr.






Now I know why people love California! I could've stayed so much longer. August 1 I drove to Detroit to visit this same friend (he was there for work). We spent an entire day kayaking, picnicing, enjoying nature in the midst of the city. We slept in a 5 start hotel! The next evening i met up with girlfriends and enjoyed Gwen Stefani live.

Generosity. Yep.

I want to go all the places and see all the beauty. 


Be an example of what love really is.


Oh! I crocheted this amazing spare tire cover :)

As I type this blog entry, I'm getting ready for my very first trip over seas. Again, through the generosity of a close friend. In less than one week I'll be visiting Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
I'll be sure to take lots of pictures!

Be kind to each other. 💚

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Life is beautiful

August 25, 2016

I'm gonna warn you now, lots of pictures!

This month has been full. I went to Detroit, spent a day kayaking with Jimmy. The hotel was way too fancy!
The following day i had friends join me forthe Gwen Stefani show. My seats were center stage, about 10 rows behind the pit.










Jimmy was in charge of the video for this tour, not the lighting.

This week I'm on vacation in Topsail Island, NC. It's a happy place for me. So peaceful and beautiful. 





There's something about being outdoors, connecting with nature and it's simple beauty...
It brings emotions to the surface unexpectedly for me. Really big highs and really big lows. I don't know if other people experience this.
Regardless, it makes me happy to be alive and with friends and family.

Time to swim! 

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Summer time, and the living is easy

Good afternoon friends!
I think it's time to fill you in on what I've been up to this summer...but let me start with last winter.
We didn't have a very long winter here in NE Ohio, but i spent it working at the local ski resort. In case you haven't actually met me, I'm really good at customer service. I met so many wonderful people! I can't wait to return this winter season.

Not having a permanent, full time job is challenging...bittersweet. I get to enjoy my family and friends all that i want. I have been doing some household jobs on the side. Lots of time to work on my crocheting! And I've done a little traveling. 😊

It's odd that i haven't done any canning this year. My pantry is still overflowing from last year.

In April i drove to Columbus for 2 days and was treated to see Bruce Springsteen on The River Tour!
What an amazing 3 hours 45 minute show!

I've seen some great shows this year. Pucifer, Silversun Pickups, the Thermals. Yesterday i attended Warped Tour. Next up is Gwen Stefani!

Music is life.
Ok. Time to get back to crocheting. I promise to update more often.
I love all of you 💚

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Hello dear friends!

Well, someone reminded me yesterday that it's been over a year since i updated my blog. I'm not going to apologize. It's been a crazy year! I've grown in ways i didn't know i could and life is beautiful ❤

I'll be back very soon with all kinds of updates...but for now I'm off to volunteer and pour beer for the great people of Akron.