I’ve told you about some of my favorite things to do when I’m not writing, like watching musicals and crafting. Today I wanted to tell you about a newer activity that I do when I’m not writing. It’s something I’m not particularly good at, but that I love trying: painting. I’ve never been able to … Continue reading When I’m Not Writing – Painting
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Celebrations and Special Places
This past month has been full of celebrations. My first niece was born, and after scary complications she is home and thriving. My husband finished his MBA at Wright State. And we celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary. Both my husband and I are the romantic type, and we love to reminisce, especially about Wright State … Continue reading Celebrations and Special Places
Ready for Spring!
Spring is my favorite season. I love sunshine and flowers and warmer days. Spring is so beautiful and full of new growth and fresh starts. Because I live in Ohio, even though it’s officially spring already, the weather is still up and down and as I’m writing this it is still pretty cold outside. So … Continue reading Ready for Spring!
When I’m Not Writing: Crafting
I’ve told you about some of my favorite things to do when I’m not writing, like watching musicals. Today I wanted to tell you about what’s probably my favorite of all my hobbies—crafting. I’m a pretty creative person. You need to be in order to write. I love to make up stories and create new … Continue reading When I’m Not Writing: Crafting
Christmas Traditions
It’s almost Christmas! I love this time of year. I don’t think there’s anything more beautiful than Christmas lights, and I love all of the decorations. My husband even put my engagement ring under the Christmas tree in his apartment when he proposed to me. I just love that we get to celebrate Jesus’ birth … Continue reading Christmas Traditions
When I’m Not Writing: Watching Musicals
In addition to making jewelry and coloring, one of my favorite things to do when I’m not writing is watch musicals. One of my first memories is when my mom took me to see my very first musical—a community theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Seeing this show when I was little … Continue reading When I’m Not Writing: Watching Musicals
Fall Favorites
Today is the first day of fall! I love when seasons change. I like the idea of fresh starts and entering into new phases. And each season brings with it something new and exciting. These are some of my favorite things about fall: Back-to-School I love school. I love to learn and school was always … Continue reading Fall Favorites
Our Second Wedding Anniversary
Tuesday, August 1st was my second wedding anniversary. I can’t believe my wonderful husband and I have already been married for two years. It feels like just two days ago that I met the cute boy next door and realized we worked together at our university’s writing center, and it feels like yesterday that I … Continue reading Our Second Wedding Anniversary
When I’m Not Writing: Coloring
I wrote last month that one of my favorite things to do when I’m not writing is make jewelry. One of my other favorite hobbies is to color. I mostly choose to color Christian coloring books, because when I’m coloring something with scripture it becomes a much more fulfilling experience. Reflecting on God’s word while … Continue reading When I’m Not Writing: Coloring
When I’m Not Writing: Jewelry-Making
Though I do have stories running through the back of my head most of the time, I’m not actually writing all of the time. I thought I’d start sharing some of my other hobbies and things I like to do when I’m not writing. One of my favorite things to do is to make jewelry, … Continue reading When I’m Not Writing: Jewelry-Making
