Do you ever have those days where you just don't know what to say? Well, today is one of those days, for me. I keep typing and re-typing, and then erasing it all because nothing seems quite right. So I decided that today is the perfect day for sharing (in no particular order) my top ten favorite minimalism blog posts from around the...

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I have the most beautiful siblings ever... A few days ago, I had the opportunity to photograph one of my sisters. I don't usually get the chance to take pictures of anyone but the very youngest- since she's only two, she's the one who minds the least.  You see, my oldest sister has a job and is quite busy, my little brother never...

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Happiness... One little word that has so many distinct faces. It looks completely different for each person- no one person's picture of happiness looks exactly the same as the next. There are numerous little moments of happiness in our everyday lives. Tiny miracles that we so often take for granted and don't fully recognize. But in a world that seems to obsess over...

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It's been a sort of long week for me, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.  A few days ago, I came across a really great quote that said, "No, my heart will not yet despair. [...] We may stand, if only on one leg, or be left still upon our knees." -J R R Tolkien It's not really your typical quote....

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I have an announcement to make. I'm sure everyone knew it was coming. I've hinted at this for a while now, and I think it's time I finally just come out and say it... I am a minimalist.   Over the past few months, I've been making myself more and more familiar with the term "minimalism." I've been intrigued by the concept ever...

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blog∙ger n. A  timid creature most commonly found lurking on the outskirts of the internet. Possibly insane. Approach with caution. So, one of your friends has gotten sucked into the world of Blogging, huh? Well, you're not alone. You may feel a bit daunted by the task of being friends with a Blogger. What is the accepted protocol for introducing them to the...

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Everyone wants to be remembered... Have you ever asked a kid what they wanted to be when they grew up? It's one of my favorite things to ask kids when I don't know what else to do with them, because the answer you get back is almost certain to be interesting. Kids have such high-hopes of adulthood. They're going to be a ballerina,...

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We're only two weeks into January, but there are already a lot of broken New Year's Resolutions... It probably sounds harsh, but it's true- resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep, and very few people see them through to December. Once the hype has worn off and "real life' sets in, whatever goals we've set for ourselves are forced to take a backseat to...

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People seem to like pointing out the obvious. Things like "It's raining outside" or "Today is Monday" or "Don't hit yourself over the head with a hammer." And of course, my personal favorite... "You're so quiet!" It's true- I cannot deny it. I am quiet. But not, perhaps, for the reasons many would suppose. "He who does not understand your silence will probably...

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Last month, I made it my goal to get my bedroom clean by the beginning of 2015. So... how did I do? Well, all I can say now is... I did it!!! And I am so proud of the accomplishment, especially considering all of the set-backs along the way, including two separate illnesses within a week of each other, and a dance recital,...

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Well, it's 2015, and now that I've finished looking back on last year, it's time to look forward at what's to come... I've spent the past few weeks trying to decide what I wanted for my blog during this new year, and I'll admit, it's been hard to pin-point exactly what I'm hoping for. I've been trying to plan out my blogging year,...

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Dear Readers, I can hardly believe it, but 2014 has come to a close.  And you know what that means.... A lot has happened this past year, and I just want to share a few highlights. After all, what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't create a Year In Review?  You see, 2014 was full of great things, for me!...

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