One of my life issues is emotionally closing up when I'm going through something hard. It is easier for me to put up walls than be real. I don't know if it is from a heart that wants to protect itself from being vulnerable or from fear of letting others see me hurt. Letting people help me is something hard to accept as well. I feel like the two are somehow connected. Maybe letting people in is asking them to carry the burden of hurt as well, and I don't want that. Can you relate? For five Continue Reading
Haven Conference 2013
I can now say I have been to a blog conference. It was everything I thought it would be and so much more. For those of you who might wonder what a blog conference is, it is an event over a few days where bloggers come together to learn, network, and inspire one another. I went to the Haven conference in Atlanta that was geared towards other DIY and crafty bloggers. It was awesome. I roomed with one of my really good friends, Erin, at DIYontheCheap. We had a blast! For 2.5 days we Continue Reading
Haven, Here I Come!
We just got back from St. George Island and had the best time hanging out with my extended family, playing on the beach, and swimming in the pool. Those were great summer days. We got to catch up with people we love, meet our new nephew/cousin, and just relax. I will be posting more about that trip and the fun we had with my big family (including the boys' fishing trip where they caught a shark), but first off I want to tell you what I am excited about. Tomorrow, I leave for my Continue Reading