Quotes

peonies

a fresh outlook for a new year.

I actually attack the concept of happiness. The idea that—I don’t mind people being happy—but the idea that everything we do is part of…

six months of saturdays. game over.

you know that feeling when you wake up on a saturday… “so what do you want to do today?” that’s how i’ve felt every…

there are 7 days in a week and someday isn't one of them

true words.

  don’t you just love this quote? when i said this new mantra to my dad, he quickly reminded his favorite dweller that neither…

a goal without a plan is just a wish

wishing. hoping. PLANNING.

a planner at heart, i’m a firm believer in this. planning can get a bad rap, “just go with the flow…” people will say….

when decisions get tough…

i haven’t found a quote i love this much in a very long time. it’s so true, huh? since seeing it, i’ve already referenced…

on our bookshelf

our latest reading round up.

01. Four Hour Workweek – fantastic read for those looking to balance career with a leisurely lifestyle. everyone at my office has read it….

vacation books

reading on the road.

in addition to fun stuff, we’re reading notable novels that take place in the countries we’re visiting. it’s a great way to learn about…

the glass castle

get lost in the glass castle

if you’re looking for a quick read to cozy up with this autumn, grab the glass castle by janette walls. a memoir of her…

untranslatable words from other cultures.

languages are pretty incredible. the thought of letters forming words and those words creating a language is pretty trippy. i love that other languages…

books by numbers.

i love to read. both my parents are avid readers and i’m so glad they instilled that quality in me. it’s a wonderful thing…

bikes + books.

with the temps in the 90’s (read: tolerable), we’ve done a ton of bike riding around the new ‘hood this weekend. immediately after finishing…