1,000 Gifts

“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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Impromptu road trips to spend the afternoon. 9.6.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

quality time with sisters

Wildflowers 9.15

Exploring the beginnings of fall 9.15

Letting my inner 5 year old out to play

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My people 10.15

Beautiful drives 9.15

Snack time from a local farmer’s market mid way through our bike ride in Central Park. 8.30.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Opportunities to enjoy life’s little adventures 9.6.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Enjoying a little rain storm during our walk in the woods. 9.6.15

adventuring with family

Amazing time of rest and refuel 10.15

Coffee dates with sisters! 9.2.15

Riverwalk at sunset. Beautiful lighting that reminds me of the beauty in the city.

A moment to ‘kick’ back and take in the Artist’s handiwork. (8.23.15)

Finds while adventuring (8.23.15)

Capturing a bit of the beauty around 9.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Rivers in the wasteland 10.15

adventuring with family

Architectural finds in our Brooklyn neighborhood. 8.30.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

My people 10.15

Getting to see famous spots of NYC such as the boat house in Central Park. 8.30.15

Fun with sisters 9.15

Raining day walk a bouts 10.15

adventuring 8/23/15

Beautiful sunlight coming through the trees. 9.6.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

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Finding hidden treasures of Greenwich village such as the narrowest house. 75 1/2 Bedford street. 8.31.15

Feather finds. 8.29.15

Friends and mountain ranges 10.15

Chipotle, Harry Potter, and quality PIC time after a morning of yard work. Such a good way to enjoy the day. 9.13.15

My people 10.15

Narrowest house of NYC. Fun secret finds. 8.31.15

Beginning signs of fall 9.15

Getting to capture the inner and outer beauty of my sister Nat. 9.2.15

taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15

Amazing view to end my nightly commute 8.23.15

Dancing and enjoying night with friends 9.5.15

Wildflowers 9.15

New coffee shops and conversations with sisters at Village Grind, Greenville SC 9.4.15

Delicious Nutella lates at The Bean in East Village, NYC 8.30.15

Paddle boarding adventures. 8.23.15

One of my favorite moments of late and such a beautiful reminder of God’s overwhelming presence (8.23.15)

Music City Hall. Music Fuels the soul. 8.30.15

Secret Gardens in the middle of the big city (NYC) 9.1.15

Enjoying nice walks in the neighborhood 9.15

My people 10.15

National Book Lovers Day. Love the lending libraries around Columbia and this national holiday. (8.9.15)

Delicous fuel and cool coffee finds in Brooklyn 8.30.15

Vintage pieces and new coffee shop finds. 9.2.15

Peak color change 10.15

Sweet moments and conversation with Nat. 9.2.15

Amazing find in Essex, NYC that had the BEST guacamole and homemade strawberry lemonade. 9.1.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Blue eyes 10.15

People as silly as you are 10.15

Thankful for my one-of-a-kind messenger and its perfect fit for me. 8.31.15

Spider webs catching light. 9.6.15

Porch sitting and journaling 10.15

All the beautiful colors of produce from local farmers. 9.19.15

Feathers 9.15

Perspectives 10.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Beautiful & breathtaking views. 9.15

Finding hidden bridges 9.15

Early morning walks along the Brooklyn Bridge (8.31.15)

Brunch with sisters 9.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

The lions and the NYC public library 8.31.15

PIC deciding to be adventurous. 9.6.15

Beautiful view of Lake Murray

Old mills of the upstate and exploring them with my favorite PICs. 9.2.15

Sun streaming down 9.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

New, fresh sheets from Marmie. 9.6.15

adventuring with family

Getting to reflect on history and take in more monumental sites of NYC. 8.30.15

Sunset on the way to contra 9.6.15

Getting to go to eclectic places for some fun dancing 9.6.15

Trails 9.15

Beautiful skies make for a wonderful afternoon 9.6.15

The before of our yard project of removing juniper. Beautiful day spent outside with friends. 9.13.15

My people 10.15

Tattoo extension. 27 birthday present. (8.8.15)

Old Stomping grounds 10.15

Beautiful lighting to end the day at the Riverwalk. (7.3.15)

Beautiful view of the city from the Staten Island Ferry. 8.30.15

Cozy conversations with sweet friends . (8.6.15)

Beautiful view of Lake Murray. 9.6.15

Standing in awe of the St. Patricks Cathedral’s architecture 8.31.15

Walk in the woods 9.6.15

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Moments to sit and reflect and enjoy good coffee 9.4.15

Fun coffee finds in downtown Brooklyn 8.31.15

Womance catch up time with some lovely ladies & delicious food. 9.12.15

My people 10.15

watching the hustle & bustle of NYC in Grand Central 8.31.15

seeing the forest through the trees.

“‘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

Two peas in a pod 10.15

Shag on Main at Soda City. So much fun to watch 9.6.15

BigMo & seester visits. Doesn’t get any better. (7.31.15)

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

The big field of Central Park. 8.30.15

Early morning dew as we got started on our beautification project. 9.13.15

Before I die wall. Great reminders to seize each day. (8.9.15)

Play time with my favorite pup, Ginny. 9.3.15

Capturing this sweet moment with my lovely, sweet sis CT. 10.14

Exploring nearby areas of Columbia. 9.6.15

Making wishes 10.15

NYC adventures with sweet friends. 9.1.15

Meeting Ginger Lee 10.15

Exploring bridges 10.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Finding fools gold 10.15

Needtobreathe !!!! Never gets old! 8.12.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Movement and stillness at once 10.15

Blue eyes 10.15

Getting to be a part of change and leaving behind words of healing for the city. 8.30.15

First Honeycrisp apple of the season and a new apple peeler from Marmie. 9.14.15

Climbing and exploring 9.15

Time to rest 10.15

My people 10.15

Sisters to explore with 9.15

Passing by the Musuem of Natural History 8.30.15

Having the time to explore and enjoy downtown Greenville. 9.3.15

Rainy day hikes 10.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Trips up to the mountain 9.15

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

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Sweet surprises on my run. God knows me well. 8.26.15

The after of our yard project of removing juniper. Beautiful day spent outside with friends. 9.13.15

Taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15

Beginning glimpses of fall. 9.6.15

Life group retreats 10.15

“Imagine” at Strawberry Fields. Fun bike rides through central park make for a beautiful way to take in the city. 8.30.15

PIC doing a little climbing & adventuring 9.6.15

“‘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)