A (not so) brief summary of my July. Featuring a nagging case of FOMO, professional maturity, toddler attitude, and being bored with my health updates.
The small mercy of an almost parking ticket
I deserved to get a parking ticket after what happened. But I didn’t. And that made me feel some things.
State of the Ellie: July 2019
The (not so) brief summary of my June. Featuring a revised timeline, freelancing joy, receiving help with grace, and nothing being wrong with my hearing apparently.
The road goes ever on: Where we’re moving and why (mostly)
Don’t feel bad if you didn’t know: It’s been a secret since January. Here’s a quick-n-dirty FAQ on our expatriation.
How we killed and resurrected our marriage: a 10-year anniversary story
No one’s more surprised that we’re still married than my husband and me. By all rights, we shouldn’t be. Let me tell you the story. [VIDEO]
Change hurts, which is why no one wants to do it (but you should)
Changing your life doesn’t usually spark joy. It usually sucks. Like, a lot. But it’s worth it.
State of the Ellie: June 2019
A (not so) brief summary of my May. Featuring a 90-day no-spending challenge, being okay with talking about my marriage, and the shock of missing working out. Read all about it, then share your May with me!
Choosing to value who I am, not how I feel
“What are your values?” I thought I knew. But it turns out I’ve been wrong for my entire life. I just needed to shift my perspective.
Sometimes you find a rock right when you need it the most
Of job loss, scarcity demons, uncertainty, stones, and–most importantly–hope.
A prayer for my somehow three year old baby on her birthday
Let her be quick to forgive and quick to say sorry. Let her not seek her own way but Yours. Let her give lavishly of herself and what she has without thinking of debt or payback. Let her have strong boundaries that serve her and others, to keep connection without sacrificing sanity or health. Let …
35: Thanks and Yes
For my birthday this year, I tattooed the most dangerous prayer on myself. What have I gotten myself into?