We are constantly being pelted with a barrage of content and so I have gathered some of the articles and videos from the past couple of weeks that I have found inspiring, informative and downright funny. I'll be sharing these types of posts periodically.
Living in small spaces for the past five years has led me to appreciate the helpful insights and design tips from Apartment Therapy.
I don't live in a house, but many of these cold weather prep tips apply to apartment living too. At the very least read these 7 things to do now to prepare your home for winter just to get some design inspiration from the pictures!
Brad Pitt + Zach Galifianakis = laughs for days. That's all I have to say about the latest episode of Between Two Ferns.
I journal every day for at least 15 minutes. All of my goals, hopes, and prayers go into a journal or moleskin as I try to grow personally and professionally, which is why I was excited to read an insightful article from Contently proposing that journaling the past can help you work smarter in the future.
Even if you don't consider yourself a great writer or enjoy writing, the beauty of journaling is that it doesn't need to be pretty or even make sense, it just has to act as a road marker so that you can look at it later and reflect on how much you've grown and how you can improve moving forward.
Jim Carrey hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend and while my husband and I rarely stay up as late as 1 AM we decided to risk being sleepy the next day to watch the comedy legend at his best. The episode was amazing by the way.
Watching Carrey in action reminded my husband of another skit that he had seen him in a long time ago and he made me watch it. If you are a fan of Jim Carrey at all you will not be disappointed. I was cracking up when he showed me.
I hope you are feeling more inspired or at the very least have a smile on your face after watching Jim Carrey try to rescue Will Ferrel in a jacuzzi.
Cheers,
Hannah
10.28.2014
10.24.2014
Pacific Northwest Pro Tip: Fall at The Farm
Look at this cute bakery and giant cinnamon roll:
Now imagine yourself taking a big bite of this gooey cinnamon roll while watching a duck race and enjoying the smell of roasted corn and apple cider donuts. This doesn't just have to be a dream, friends.
This was my weekend. Sunday was one of the coolest days I've had in a long time (not literally, it was actually pretty warm). We went on a little adventure with some pretty amazing people to The Farm at Swan's Trail in Snohomish.
If you are looking for a fun fall activity look no further. This adorable farm just an hour Northeast of Seattle is pretty much a pumpkin patch on steroids. The corn maze, apple orchard and pumpkin patch are all on site. Everything from pig races to a petting zoo to just about every Fall treat known to man is all contained on this beautiful plot of land just outside the city.
We picked out a gorgeous pumpkin which we carved later that night and got to touch baby animals! What more can you want?!
Here are a few pictures from the day:
Now imagine yourself taking a big bite of this gooey cinnamon roll while watching a duck race and enjoying the smell of roasted corn and apple cider donuts. This doesn't just have to be a dream, friends.
This was my weekend. Sunday was one of the coolest days I've had in a long time (not literally, it was actually pretty warm). We went on a little adventure with some pretty amazing people to The Farm at Swan's Trail in Snohomish.
If you are looking for a fun fall activity look no further. This adorable farm just an hour Northeast of Seattle is pretty much a pumpkin patch on steroids. The corn maze, apple orchard and pumpkin patch are all on site. Everything from pig races to a petting zoo to just about every Fall treat known to man is all contained on this beautiful plot of land just outside the city.
We picked out a gorgeous pumpkin which we carved later that night and got to touch baby animals! What more can you want?!
Here are a few pictures from the day:
10.21.2014
Opting for Adventure
The end of September marked five years since my family and I made the 35 hour trek in our PT Cruiser to move me to the Pacific Northwest. September also marks five years since my husband and I got together.
The week I moved to Seattle was a whirlwind. Besides moving across the country, I was trying to adapt to college life and meet new people. Everyday was exhausting!
The night JD asked me to be his girlfriend he took me to his favorite coffee shop, Zoka, where he sat me down and pretty much told me that he had come to the realization that he was in love with me. I was in shock to say the least. My husband was and is a passionate guy. It's part of what I love about him. Not many guys would tell a girl that he loves her on the first date.
Life continued to be crazy that year. I threw myself into my school work, while dating a guy who was finishing up college when I was just starting. I was also bouncing back and forth between San Antonio and Seattle and feeling homesick. A lot.
It felt scary moving away from friends and family to try to brave college on my own. It was really hard at times and there were days I wanted to catch the first flight home and leave the rainy weather behind me. But it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I'm so glad I opted for the adventure instead of comfort.
The week I moved to Seattle was a whirlwind. Besides moving across the country, I was trying to adapt to college life and meet new people. Everyday was exhausting!
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| Hello college and a brand new life! |
Life continued to be crazy that year. I threw myself into my school work, while dating a guy who was finishing up college when I was just starting. I was also bouncing back and forth between San Antonio and Seattle and feeling homesick. A lot.
It felt scary moving away from friends and family to try to brave college on my own. It was really hard at times and there were days I wanted to catch the first flight home and leave the rainy weather behind me. But it was one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I'm so glad I opted for the adventure instead of comfort.
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| Mine and JD's first picture together back when he wore earrings more often than I did |