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Social Sabbatical + Playlist

When I first moved to Raleigh four years ago, I knew no one. I arrived with little more than a big suitcase and new Ikea furniture. On most nights, I went home and got cozy. I journaled, read books, watched TV and took a lot of baths. After college, a few breakups and moving from San Francisco, I needed a breather. I savored the time alone...

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Pause, Steep, Breathe

In a recent conversation with my Mister, he pointed out something I've known to be true my entire life. I write about it often and you may find pieces of yourself in my story. I tend to bite off more than I can chew. Eager aspirations, best intentions, and ambition-infused plans are my weakness...

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A Fresh Path

What's alive in you? For me, it's new routines taking root. Discovery. Change. A fresh path. On Tuesday, I started a new job with a really amazing company in downtown Raleigh. I cannot even begin to express my delight. My joy. The excitement bubbling up inside. I've kept my shifting employment status a bit of a secret on the blog...

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The Anchor

The Mister and I are in the final stretch of some major personal challenges. Friday could not come sooner. Until then, we wait patiently. Love each other a little extra. Rest. Believe in better things that are just around the corner. The next few months will bring shifting seasons. The Mister will begin his pursuit of an MBA in finance. I will dive back into yoga...

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