Every so often in life I stumble across something truly lovely, with a simple, unadulterated kind of beauty that is becoming so much less common in this world we are living in. I live for these things, these little pockets of loveliness. It's why I've always been so attracted to old things. Old literature, old … Continue reading We Need More Lovely Things
Book Review: Someday, Someday, Maybe
Today I wanted to talk about another book I recently found while on a browse through the library. Being a huge fan of Gilmore Girls, when I caught sight of a cute looking novel with Lauren Graham listed as the author, I instantly wanted to read it. Now, I'm well aware of the fact that … Continue reading Book Review: Someday, Someday, Maybe
Kimmy’s Baby Name List
I've always wanted to be a baby name guru. Wouldn't it be just the best job? Researching names and meanings and carefully helping someone come up with the perfect name for their baby would be the greatest thing. Thankfully, I have an amazing and adorable friend who is willing to help me live out my … Continue reading Kimmy’s Baby Name List
Obligatory Poem About Autumn
it's in seasons of fleetingness that we have to remind ourselves to slow down, sometimes it physically hurts me to look at the sky and know that it will never look quite the same again. that this moment i'm existing in now is already beginning to slip away, and be replaced by another. autumn is … Continue reading Obligatory Poem About Autumn
Book Review- Annelies by David R Gillham
Recently I did something I've been meaning to do for a long time now. I ventured into the library that is literally down the street from the apartment I've lived in for the past year and two months and I finally got a library card. Sometimes making time for things like reading is a lot … Continue reading Book Review- Annelies by David R Gillham
September Recap
To be honest I kind of forgot that I was going to do this whole monthly post thing, but documentation is important so let's jump into it! I don't know if I have 11 things to say about this past month but here's what I've got! At the beginning of the month we celebrated my … Continue reading September Recap
Surnames as First Names
My baby name post today is going to be on surnames as first names! I'm so excited to do this one because I LOVE the idea of using surnames as first names for babies, I think they make such stunning names with a poetic vibe to them. There are so many beautiful names that fall … Continue reading Surnames as First Names
The Calm Collision
Will somebody explain to me why depression feels like sliding into a pair of sweatpants? A calm collision of comfort and despair, greeting me from the shadows. “It’s been a while” it seems to whisper, and I nod.It’s more a numbness than a sadness, the absence of emotion making a cave in my chest as … Continue reading The Calm Collision
Dissection of a Poem
It is a hard thing to write a poem. To take an emotion bigger than an ocean and make it fit inside a tiny little bundle of words. To define poetry, we have to look at the way it makes us feel, what it communicates. It does not state things point blank, it does not … Continue reading Dissection of a Poem
15 Facts About Me
I've recently become aware of a small handful of new readers on this blog, and I just wanted to welcome you all and thank you so much for stopping by! I figured it was only appropriate to introduce myself and share a little bit about myself to you all, so without further ado here are … Continue reading 15 Facts About Me
