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.

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Getting to enjoy talented street performers in the subway 8.30.15

Movement and stillness at once 10.15

Beautiful drives 9.15

Friends and mountain ranges 10.15

Amazing time of rest and refuel 10.15

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

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Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Beginnings of fall 9.15

Rainy day hikes 10.15

Delicous fuel and cool coffee finds in Brooklyn 8.30.15

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

Passing by the Musuem of Natural History 8.30.15

Beautiful lighting 9.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

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adventuring with family

PIC doing a little climbing & adventuring 9.6.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Life group retreats 10.15

My people 10.15

Cozy conversations with sweet friends . (8.6.15)

Music City Hall. Music Fuels the soul. 8.30.15

Dancing and enjoying night with friends 9.5.15

Climbing and exploring 9.15

Trails 9.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

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

taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15

Getting to go to eclectic places for some fun dancing 9.6.15

My people 10.15

Impromptu road trips to spend the afternoon. 9.6.15

NYC adventures with sweet friends. 9.1.15

Porch sitting and journaling 10.15

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

My people 10.15

Architectural finds in our Brooklyn neighborhood. 8.30.15

Blue eyes 10.15

Vintage pieces and new coffee shop finds. 9.2.15

Feathers 9.15

Letting my inner 5 year old out to play

The best of friends 10.15

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

The big field of Central Park. 8.30.15

Beautiful view of Lake Murray

All the beautiful colors of produce from local farmers. 9.19.15

Beautiful changes of fall 10.15

Old Stomping grounds 10.15

seeing the forest through the trees.

My people 10.15

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

Exploring nearby areas of Columbia. 9.6.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Exploring the beginnings of fall 9.15

Brunch with sisters 9.15

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

adventuring with family

My people 10.15

Beautiful sunlight coming through the trees. 9.6.15

Meeting Ginger Lee 10.15

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

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

Early morning walks along the Brooklyn Bridge (8.31.15)

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

adventuring 8/23/15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

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

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

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

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

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

Beautiful skies make for a wonderful afternoon 9.6.15

Enjoying the accidental finds of our nearby cities. 9.6.15

Beautiful view of Lake Murray. 9.6.15

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

Finds while adventuring (8.23.15)

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

Raining day walk a bouts 10.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Country roads with friends that are as crazy as you are. (7.31.15)

Beautiful & breathtaking views. 9.15

Moments to sit and reflect and enjoy good coffee 9.4.15

Opportunities to enjoy life’s little adventures 9.6.15

Sisters to explore with 9.15

Having the time to explore and enjoy downtown Greenville. 9.3.15

Time of quiet 9.15

PIC deciding to be adventurous. 9.6.15

Wildflowers 9.15

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

Trips up to the mountain 9.15

Sunset on the way to contra 9.6.15

Beginning glimpses of fall. 9.6.15

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

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

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

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

Amazing view to end my nightly commute 8.23.15

My people 10.15

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Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Blue eyes 10.15

Finding hidden bridges 9.15

Enjoying nice walks in the neighborhood 9.15

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

Coffee dates with sisters! 9.2.15

Feather finds. 8.29.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Fun coffee finds in downtown Brooklyn 8.31.15

“‘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

Making wishes 10.15

adventuring with family

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

quality time with sisters

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

An unending horizon 9.15

The lions and the NYC public library 8.31.15

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

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

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

sweet community

Wildflowers 9.15

Needtobreathe !!!! Never gets old! 8.12.15

Finding fools gold 10.15

Narrowest house of NYC. Fun secret finds. 8.31.15

Trips with no specific destination with friends 9.15

My people 10.15

Taking in the sights of the empire state building 8.31.15

Peak color change 10.15

My people 10.15

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

Spider webs catching light. 9.6.15

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

Play time with my favorite pup, Ginny. 9.3.15

Sassy friends 10.15

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

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watching the hustle & bustle of NYC in Grand Central 8.31.15

Two peas in a pod 10.15

Scrumptious lattes 9.15

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

Time to rest 10.15

Beautiful colors 10.15

Exploring Clemson with the sister. 11.15

Perspectives 10.15

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)