“I want to see beauty. In the ugly, in the sink, in the suffering, in the daily, in all the days before I die, the moments before I sleep.” – Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are
My personal exploration, documentation, and pursuit of the countless blessings surrounding me.
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Beautiful drives 9.15
Exploring nearby areas of Columbia. 9.6.15
Amazing find in Essex, NYC that had the BEST guacamole and homemade strawberry lemonade. 9.1.15
Amazing time of rest and refuel 10.15
Enjoying a little rain storm during our walk in the woods. 9.6.15
Getting to capture the inner and outer beauty of my sister Nat. 9.2.15
“Imagine” at Strawberry Fields. Fun bike rides through central park make for a beautiful way to take in the city. 8.30.15
Trips up to the mountain 9.15
Feather finds. 8.29.15
The before of our yard project of removing juniper. Beautiful day spent outside with friends. 9.13.15
Paddle boarding adventures. 8.23.15
Perspectives 10.15
adventuring 8/23/15
Shag on Main at Soda City. So much fun to watch 9.6.15
My people 10.15
Blue eyes 10.15
Life group retreats 10.15
Capturing a bit of the beauty around 9.15
Dancing and enjoying night with friends 9.5.15
Music City Hall. Music Fuels the soul. 8.30.15
Fun with sisters 9.15
Getting to enjoy talented street performers in the subway 8.30.15
Sunset on the way to contra 9.6.15
Vintage pieces and new coffee shop finds. 9.2.15
Early morning dew as we got started on our beautification project. 9.13.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Delicous fuel and cool coffee finds in Brooklyn 8.30.15
Blue eyes 10.15
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Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Beginnings of fall 9.15
sweet community
Wildflowers 9.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
National Book Lovers Day. Love the lending libraries around Columbia and this national holiday. (8.9.15)
watching the hustle & bustle of NYC in Grand Central 8.31.15
quality time with sisters
Sassy friends 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Trails 9.15
Sweet moments and conversation with Nat. 9.2.15
Secret Gardens in the middle of the big city (NYC) 9.1.15
Opportunities to enjoy life’s little adventures 9.6.15
Getting to see famous spots of NYC such as the boat house in Central Park. 8.30.15
Impromptu road trips to spend the afternoon. 9.6.15
Beautiful drives 9.15
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Passing by the Musuem of Natural History 8.30.15
Moments to sit and reflect and enjoy good coffee 9.4.15
New, fresh sheets from Marmie. 9.6.15
Sun streaming down 9.15
Beautiful skies make for a wonderful afternoon 9.6.15
Old mills of the upstate and exploring them with my favorite PICs. 9.2.15
Tattoo extension. 27 birthday present. (8.8.15)
Getting to go to eclectic places for some fun dancing 9.6.15
A moment to ‘kick’ back and take in the Artist’s handiwork. (8.23.15)
Delicious Nutella lates at The Bean in East Village, NYC 8.30.15
Sweet surprises on my run. God knows me well. 8.26.15
Getting to reflect on history and take in more monumental sites of NYC. 8.30.15
adventuring with family
Having the time to explore and enjoy downtown Greenville. 9.3.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
“‘For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.'” Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)
Time to rest 10.15
Beautiful & breathtaking views. 9.15
The after of our yard project of removing juniper. Beautiful day spent outside with friends. 9.13.15
Finding hidden bridges 9.15
Beautiful view of Lake Murray
Thankful for my one-of-a-kind messenger and its perfect fit for me. 8.31.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15
Finds while adventuring (8.23.15)
People as silly as you are 10.15
Beautiful view of the city from the Staten Island Ferry. 8.30.15
The best of friends 10.15
Exploring bridges 10.15
Cozy conversations with sweet friends . (8.6.15)
My people 10.15
Getting to be a part of change and leaving behind words of healing for the city. 8.30.15
Beautiful lighting to end the day at the Riverwalk. (7.3.15)
Enjoying the accidental finds of our nearby cities. 9.6.15
Before I die wall. Great reminders to seize each day. (8.9.15)
My people 10.15
Capturing this sweet moment with my lovely, sweet sis CT. 10.14
taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15
Fun coffee finds in downtown Brooklyn 8.31.15
One of my favorite moments of late and such a beautiful reminder of God’s overwhelming presence (8.23.15)
Chipotle, Harry Potter, and quality PIC time after a morning of yard work. Such a good way to enjoy the day. 9.13.15
Coffee dates with sisters! 9.2.15
Time of quiet 9.15
Enjoying nice walks in the neighborhood 9.15
Making wishes 10.15
Riverwalk at sunset. Beautiful lighting that reminds me of the beauty in the city.
Amazing view to end my nightly commute 8.23.15
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Beautiful sunlight coming through the trees. 9.6.15
seeing the forest through the trees.
Architectural finds in our Brooklyn neighborhood. 8.30.15
Friends and mountain ranges 10.15
“‘For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.'” Jeremiah 29:11
PIC doing a little climbing & adventuring 9.6.15
Wildflowers 9.15
Beautiful changes of fall 10.15
New coffee shops and conversations with sisters at Village Grind, Greenville SC 9.4.15
adventuring with family
Standing in awe of the St. Patricks Cathedral’s architecture 8.31.15
Letting my inner 5 year old out to play
Exploring the beginnings of fall 9.15
Climbing and exploring 9.15
The lions and the NYC public library 8.31.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Finding hidden treasures of Greenwich village such as the narrowest house. 75 1/2 Bedford street. 8.31.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Old Stomping grounds 10.15
Walk in the woods 9.6.15
My people 10.15
Meeting Ginger Lee 10.15
Scrumptious lattes 9.15
Narrowest house of NYC. Fun secret finds. 8.31.15
All the beautiful colors of produce from local farmers. 9.19.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Peak color change 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Beautiful view of Lake Murray. 9.6.15
Raining day walk a bouts 10.15
Beginning signs of fall 9.15
Brunch with sisters 9.15
Womance catch up time with some lovely ladies & delicious food. 9.12.15
My people 10.15
Beautiful lighting 9.15
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NYC adventures with sweet friends. 9.1.15
An unending horizon 9.15
Porch sitting and journaling 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Two peas in a pod 10.15
The big field of Central Park. 8.30.15
Country roads with friends that are as crazy as you are. (7.31.15)
Sisters to explore with 9.15
Early morning walks along the Brooklyn Bridge (8.31.15)
Trips with no specific destination with friends 9.15
Rainy day hikes 10.15
Movement and stillness at once 10.15
Play time with my favorite pup, Ginny. 9.3.15
Finding fools gold 10.15
Beautiful colors 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Feathers 9.15
My people 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Needtobreathe !!!! Never gets old! 8.12.15
Rivers in the wasteland 10.15
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
Spider webs catching light. 9.6.15
First Honeycrisp apple of the season and a new apple peeler from Marmie. 9.14.15
Beginning glimpses of fall. 9.6.15
BigMo & seester visits. Doesn’t get any better. (7.31.15)
Beautiful way to honor all the lives taken and given during the events of 9/11. The reflecting pool was truly awe inspiring. 8.30.15
My people 10.15
My people 10.15
adventuring with family
Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15
PIC deciding to be adventurous. 9.6.15
Snack time from a local farmer’s market mid way through our bike ride in Central Park. 8.30.15
My people 10.15
Life Untitled 