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