current 8.21.14

feeling mentally exhausted by work & life, but also grateful for so much.

drinking a spanish red wine from Trader Joe's. 

listening to Stay With Me. This ain't love it's clear to see. But darling, stay with me.

preparing for Hope to return to Halifax in a week.

checking social media too often – needing to back away from the constant stream. 

being inspired by Ali's new site, but also (and more importantly) by the intention with which she lives her life. 

breaking the habit of afternoon coffee b/c it's starting to affect my sleep patterns.

missing my afternoon coffee. 

reaching out to friends for help when it seems like it's all too much. 

receiving the right mix of empathy, sympathy, commiseration, and tough love in return. 

reading books that aren't on my summer list, and feeling 100% okay with that.

planning a new project that is either going to be fabulous or a flop – and knowing that it will be okay either way. 

missing Colleen and Hermine. (just in case you girls are reading)

writing to-do lists. 

remembering to sit, and breathe. 

eating dark chocolate chips. from the bag.

wondering what, exactly, the bigger plan looks like.