A Brief Moment.

Where-- In the living room, curled in my usual perch

Enjoying-- a cold glass of homemade chai

Thankful-- for an unexpectedly quiet night and time to finally stop by to say hello

Wondering-- how it is that July has already arrived

Realizing-- that even a strong will won't stop December from being here far, far sooner than I'd like

Still-- mulling over the wisdom embedded within this incredibly poignant article

Eager-- to shut the world out for a bit and get lost in this most recent edition of Kinfolk 

 

Thanks for your patience as things have gotten a bit slow around here, friends. 

Life's balance still throws me for a bit more of a loop than I'd care to admit sometimes. 

More to come, soon.

At Peace.

 

Nestled-- into the corner of my living room couch.

Enjoying-- bowlful upon bowlful of these plump, succulent berries.

Surrounded-- by the intoxicating smell of crisp, freshly laundered linen.

Listening-- to the sweet sound of silence for the first time all day.

Accepting-- that summer has surely arrived. 

Eager-- to tumble into bed and get lost in a good dream.

Feeling-- at peace.

Life Lately.

Sorry for the silence as of late, friends. Life has been busy. And hectic. And totally crazed. But it's life, and as it usually does, it goes on. And thank goodness for that. Here are a few quick snapshots from the brief moments of peace I've found myself with over the past few days--

1 & 2 -- My apartment has been overrun with boxes as of late. Between new bedding (huzzah!) and some furniture for the patio (extra special huzzah!) I feel like the past week of my life has been lived amidst mountains of cardboard. Regardless, I pulled out the handy man tools and got to work. And I'll tell ya, it's amazing the things you discover you're able to do when all of a sudden you realize love seats and end tables won't magically assemble themselves.
2 & 3 -- This past weekend found me in Philly for the Broad St. Run: a 10-miler I wasn't entirely prepared or trained for. Regardless, crossing that finish line in one piece felt pretty darn awesome. Oh, and that bowl of delicious bolognese I indulged in afterwards? Yeah, that wasn't half bad either. Amen for carbs. (And delicious, Italian carbs at that.)
4 & 5 -- With a few hours to spare before catching my train back to the city, mom and I wandered on over to Philly's Redding Market for an afternoon of perusing stalls and wishing we had room in our bellies for more treats.
6 & 7 -- As I boarded the USS Intrepid on Monday for an incredible conference spent alongside some of the foremost leaders and thinkers in the Veteran's space, I couldn't help but think how truly lucky I am to be able to do what I do. And as if listening to panels moderated by the likes of Tom Brokaw, Katie Couric, and Brian Williams weren't enough to give Monday a gold star all on their own, schmoozing beneath fighter jet wings and beside giant helo blades definitely counted for something.
8 & 9 -- Some incredibly thoughtful gifts from two dear friends of mine. I can't even begin to express how blessed I am to have individuals in my life who both know & treat me as well as my friends do. Now, time to whip up some of that delicious Derby Pie and spend the night getting lost in a good book.

Hope you all have been well!
xox

In This Moment.

Where-- Perched cross legged at my desk in the kitchen
Enjoying-- A steaming mug of hot cocoa & loving the way I can feel the warmth spread through my limbs with each sip
Listening to-- The beautiful melodies in First Aid Kit's newest album, The Lion's Roar
Loving-- How the lit candle across the room is making the apartment smell of Spring
Hoping-- I'll find my first subscription of Kinfolk in the mail tomorrow so I can lounge in bed on Saturday getting lost in its pages with a cup of tea nearby
Grateful for-- The dishes being done, a clean apartment, and the rest of the night being spent exactly like this-- quietly

Content.

 

 

Where-- Nestled into my favorite corner of my living room couch.
Enjoying-- A hot mug of chai and the sound of absolute silence around me.
Munching on-- Frozen chocolate chips & loving the feeling of them melting in my mouth after a sip of steaming tea.
Wearing-- My favorite pair of woolen socks, a pair of lulu leggings, and my oversized cable sweater that still smells of my trip to Ireland last year.
Thinking about-- The wisdom embedded in this post by a good friend of mine.
Feeling-- Content.