• Top Nine (2022)

    Top Nine (2022)

    Here are my top nine most loved posts on Instagram this year: And here are my own top favorite posts:

  • Darkness Before the Dawn

    Darkness Before the Dawn

    Today is the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year, with more than 14 hours of darkness. After today, the light returns. These past few months have been a struggle. There are 4,000 miles of distance between me and my husband. I am waiting for a visa while…

  • Proof of Life

    Proof of Life

    As 2023 approaches, I am reflecting on the past and planning for the future. It’s my favorite part of winter: How did I grow? What do I hope for in the coming year? What is most important to me? In addition to my art journal, I primarily use three kinds…

  • Art Journal FAQs

    Art Journal FAQs

    What type of journal do you use? I make my own art journals. They measure about 4.5×6 inches (11×15 cm) and are filled with watercolor paper. They’re simpler to make than it looks; the only special materials you need are chipboard, an awl, and waxed linen thread. Check out the…

  • “To Feel” List

    “To Feel” List

    There are just 30 days left in 2022. This entire year has sped by; it feels like it should still be May or June. I am focusing on spending this final month as intentionally as I can. This means slowing down, paying attention, and being mindful. Somewhere on Instagram, I…