annie & audrey

I think anyone who has moved to a new country can relate to this. At what point will you feel you’ve arrived? -Once you learn the...

This summer started out differently than expected. A rejection from a job I was hoping to land left me feeling disappointed and...

In my last post I shared about some of the different ways I've been creating joy in this season of life. In this post, I just want to...

19. Weeks. Left. That's right! Before Christmas I told my administration I would not be renewing my contract for next year. What's next...

The air was cool, as the sun was buried itself below the mountains in the distance. Locals were chattering nearby as they soaked up the...

Below is a poem I wrote after trying to process a long work week. I wanted to articulate the growth that is able to happen when we let...

Recently, on Audible, I stumbled upon a book called “Poison for Breakfast” by one of my favorite childhood authors, Lemony Snicket. And...

Before you begin this post - please know I hesitated in posting it - simply because it leaves me feeling vulnerable. But I trust that...

I’m not sure where this finds you, but I feel for most of us, this has been a chaotic and confusing season. In the last weeks, I’ve had...

As this new school year has arrived with all its joys and troubles, I’ve come face to face with my own limitations. I like to believe...

You know those people who are good at winging things? Those people who can give presentations at the drop of a hat or instantly play a...

My month-long vacation in the states is wrapping up and I’m realizing that I may need a heart check. “Our hearts are idol factories” and...

As I type this, I am resting on our Airbnb couch, sipping a cup of rooibos tea, and coming to grips with the fact that we’ve hit the...

Recently I finished the book “Breaking Free from Body Shame” by Jess Connolly. I’m sure we’ve all wrestled with body shame at one point...

There’s something about sitting in an apartment filled with boxes that can either awaken excitement for a new adventure’s potential or...

My alarm goes off. Coffee beans grind. Water boils and bubbles in the kettle. The french press gurgles as I push down the lid. I pour my...

This morning I went over to my friend’s house, hopped on her treadmill, and jogged for 30 minutes. When I finished, I felt a little tired...