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"Embrace the glorious mess that you are." -Elizabeth Gilbert
Leaving the corporate world and starting my own business has opened the doors for a lot of interesting conversation about what it is that I actually do all day. Each day is an adventure, and no matter the best laid plan for the day, something can happen that turns your day into a whirlwind.
As hundred year old properties are being renovated all around Kansas City, one of the biggest decision points is whether to keep the roots of the original charm and style of the home or update it to a modern vibe. Ultimately, I decided that one couldn't have complete disregard for the origins of the building. So vintage inspired paint colors became the goal.
I started researching pictures of historic Hyde Park in Kansas City, and (duh) - they were all in black and white, so that didn't get me very far. At the turn of the century, paint companies offered a very limited number of colors, mainly variations of earth tones such as sage, salmon, forest green, cadmium blue, plus off-white tones.
"When you love what you have, you have everything that you need."
This year for New Year's, I'm so tempted to make another resolution about losing weight, getting my finances in order, finally running that marathon, painting more, or truly taking up cooking. Instead, my New Year's Resolution is to continue a promise I made myself back in May and live my life on purpose.
I'm giving myself the resolution of letting go. Letting go of all the expectations that people have for me. Letting go of the typical midwestern life that one should have at 28. Letting go of the societal pressures to stick to the mold. Letting go of the things that don’t bring me happiness and contentment.
When I signed up to travel to Tanzania with GIVE, I didn't know what to expect. I had always envisioned traveling to Africa for a volunteer opportunity, but what I found when I arrived was even more amazing than I anticipated.
After arriving on the island of Zanzibar, we settled into our hotel, Baby Bush Lodge, and then were off to see the school which we would be help building for the next ten days. During orientation, I was hooked on a few things that our leads told us stuck with me for the duration of the trip (by way of my journal).
A couple of weeks ago, I decided it was time for a change. My hair had gotten too long for me to manage. I struggled with what to do next: do I go big and chop it off or go with what I know?
I've decided to chop, but how short? How do I style it? What do I do if I can't put it in a pony tail?
A DIY on Making Giant Fringe as the Perfect Backdrop.
Normally a round of applause after a great performance would be sufficient, but what about that special backdrop to showcase their talents? No teensy stage is good enough, they need a backdrop! And what better for that, then GIANT FRINGE!
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I can’t say enough great things about our trip to Grand Teton National Park - we spent 4 full days exploring the park, but you could definitely do it in 3. I wouldn’t try to shorten it anymore than that or you are going to miss some very worthy highlights. The best part is that there is something for everyone - hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking. Plus plenty of great food!
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