We process information from the moment we wake up, to the time we go to bed. Whether we realize it or not, we soak up everything we encounter. The change in seasons is a good time to consider all you take in on a daily basis—here are a few small adjustments I am making to simplify my extras.

A few days ago I was in a weird mood. Sitting in my cubicle at work, I wished for some sort of divine inspiration to sweep over me so I could have a great afternoon and power through the rest of my day. I found a card from my Aunt, one of my favorite people in the whole world. The words inside remain as meaningful today as they were then...

Life is full of twists and turns. You can be cruising along and before you realize it, there is a fork in the road. As a control freak, these surprise curves and bumps along the way can really throw me off course. I have discovered that when all else fails, there are two easy ways to get me back on track - settling into my routine and remembering to be grateful.

The idea of creating this blog has circled through my mind repeatedly these last few months. After sharing my plan with close friends, my mister and many twitter folk, I am finally here. This is the beginning of my pursuit to make each day a bit more extraordinary than the last. I am looking forward to starting this journey with you.