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To Blog or Not To Blog

to blog or not to blog

To Blog, or Not To Blog That is the question.... If you are anything like me, you have thought about starting a blog for a long time. And yet here you are...still wondering if it is a good idea. I am so glad you found me! I started my first blog back in 2008 - but I locked it so it ended up being an online journal. FUN FACT: I suck at journaling, so I am pretty sure it is locked up somewhere in the deep, vast interweb with maybe 4 posts and no way to be useful to anyone else - including me. When I finally got up the courage to start a real PUBLIC blog, I was silently panicking inside. You worry that you are wasting your time. That nobody ... Read More

The ultimate college shopping list

the ultimate college shopping list

After high school graduation, I was feeling super ambitious and decided to jump right into college. Seriously - not sure what I was thinking!!? I graduated in May and left for college my freshman year in June. After pinning a bunch of shopping lists and ideas for my perfect dorm room, I felt pretty clueless about what I would really need. All the lists were WAY different. I lived in dorms at the University of Utah, and got a pretty good setup with my own bedroom (and a shared bathroom). My dorm space was shared with two other girls for the summer semester. Since I felt like I was constantly needing certain things that I didn't pack, I ... Read More

Planning for Success in 2018

planning for success in 2018

Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may receive compensation at no additional cost to you. As always, I only recommend products I trust! You can read my full disclosure by clicking here.   There is something exciting about a new year. It is the promise of the unknown, a chance to start fresh and do something different. For some reason, this triggers us humans to get BIG IDEAS. We might not have a ton of faith in ourselves throughout the year, but when we have a new beginning, all of a sudden everything is back on the table. PLAN AHEADThe new year is a perfect time to start something new - whether that is a goal, a ... Read More

Strong women

Cloudy in Paris Anna Hammer

Today I am just over here obsessing over some art I love showing fetching strong women. Has anyone here seen Anna Hammer’s work? I found it a few years ago on Society6.com and absolutely adore her designs. Her style is very minimalistic and yet somehow the pictures are so realistic and seriously the greatest! I love how clean the lines are and the more muted colors that go into these masterpieces. The simplicity is so classic and draws you in. Not to mention that she primarily focuses on drawing women. I love how she draws and portrays women. No matter what color of hair they have, and whether they are dressed to the nines or ... Read More

Living A Voyage of Greys

Living a Voyage of Greys

A name is everything. It is the chosen method for what you call those you love, those you despise (the name of bananas is up there on that list), and all the stuff in between. Whether it is the name of your gorgeous brand new baby, or the name of your beloved dirtbike Stacy and your truck who is Stacy’s mom (haha my brother’s current loves), a name is a big deal. WELCOME! So here we are. In A Voyage of Greys. I just want to officially welcome you to my home away from home! This is kind of my brand new baby, a brain project that will grow and improve and learn with me. I am so glad you stopped by!! I have no idea what I am doing, but I plan ... Read More

For when your goals are too big

for when your dreams are too big

You know those dreams? The HUGE scary ones that make you feel like you are completely inadequate? Yep, those crazy ideas you get in your head that make you feel like a quack job because you catch yourself talking to them? I have been battling a few of those something fierce lately. One of them is this blog. I think about it at the most random of times. I thought a year ago that it was a good idea and got it launched, and then literally froze up. And sort of panicked. Why did I panic, you ask? (haha hopefully you asked) Holy smokes. As soon as I set my hosting account up and got my blog designed to a semi-acceptable style that I didn’t hate ... Read More

Authentic

Authenticity

Wow. It's been awhile... hey again!   Life has changed quite a bit since the last time I wrote on here. Since this is more of where I keep my thoughts and less of a day-by-day travel log, we'll save that stuff for another time and place.   Lately, I have been thinking a lot about being authentic. If I were able to sit and talk to my future self, would she be happy? Would she be proud of this person I am today?   If I knew what was coming, or what could be...would I change what I am doing?   After a conversation I had a few weeks ago about figuring out exactly WHAT I want, I haven't been able to think of ... Read More