It’s been just over a month since leaving social media permanently, for good, and about three weeks since updating my phone to be Google free. I feel more at peace. Even though I tried to use Instagram well when I had it; that is, I didn’t follow many people and was intentional about what I … Continue reading Finding Peace without Instagram
The bookstore where I work is currently closed, which means I have long weeks but short days. (Seriously, where do they go?) While I am still studying, I find myself with three whole days I didn’t have before, which is an abundance of hours. While I’m not putting pressure on myself to be extra productive … Continue reading The Energy to Learn
I’ve spent the last few weeks on a new adventure, and it has caused many frustrations, but I’ve finally found some sort of reward from it. The adventure is – and I never thought I’d say this – getting Google out of my life. I have numerous problems with Google, mainly being privacy and security. … Continue reading A Google Free Life
I like how my blog showcases patterns in my life; different interests, different inspirations. Minimalism, running (perhaps this isn’t mentioned as much as it should be), social media (or lack thereof). They seem to be in rotation. While writing and reading are constant on this blog, and the glory to God behind everything I write, … Continue reading Leaving Social Media (for good)
I look over at the three books I bought at work on Sunday then turn back towards the word document open on my laptop. The one that reads talk about no-spend for next blog post, particularly about not buying any more books until I’ve read the ones I’ve already got. So. Here we are. No-spend. … Continue reading let’s talk about not spending money
A month ago I posted about challenging myself to a no-spend year. I like the thought of reflecting on this challenge and writing about it every few months to keep myself accountable and to also reflect on what I believe God is calling me to do. My vague parameters from the previous blog post were … Continue reading No Spend, Let’s Pretend
I’m not going to lie; I’ve spent a lot of money on online shopping lately. Nothing over-the-top individually, but together it adds up. CD’s, clothing, books. After some reflection, I’ve decided to try and not spend money for a year. This isn’t a new concept and can be related to finance or minimalism or sustainability. … Continue reading The No Spend Year
1 / How did that guy plait his beard so loosely? 2 / No, really, how is that holding together? 3 / Have I seen that couple before? 4 / Why is that man not wearing a shirt? 5 / Why do I want to use this play equipment now that I’m not allowed to? … Continue reading questions asked during my (almost) daily walks.
This week, as I told my siblings, I have been an adult with delicious food. (Actually, in the message it was all in caps, but that might scare off potential readers.) My parents have been away, which brings with it the freedom to experiment in the kitchen and quietly throw anything away that doesn’t turn … Continue reading EGG
I know, after all that talk about deleting Instagram, I’m back. (You can click here and here and here to read about why I deleted social media.) In those posts, I said that the main reason I deleted my Instagram account was because I spent too much time on it even though I didn’t want … Continue reading Back on Instagram
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