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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // OCTOBER

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October has simply floated by like the leaves in its crisp autumn winds. Although I am sad to see it go, I am thankful for and still holding on to the gifts it has brought me.


October included travels to weird Austin, Texas and memorable visits to the 6th street bars with Mom and Dad. It was a downtown experience with parents that I will never forget. 


It's brought the realization that flying offers world recognition, seeing the peace of mind and thoughtfulness that comes from watching the sun rise to your level and witnessing the world wake up down below. 


It's brought the richest of colors and the deepest of reds. It has accented the most intimate and lovely details of nature that we take for granted. Autumn is mother nature's time to shine. Showing her power and control she has on the life surrounding us. Autumn is her last gift to us as she leads us into winter. 


October has brought great notice to myself. My favorite question to ask was: "How does my body feel?" Listening to my body, doing what it needs, brought great self contentment as well as self control. 


October, a lovely gift in itself, brought many small gifts. So, thank you October for giving me somethings to take with me into November. 

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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // JULY

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July was...
 
a tornado of to-do lists.
a cycle of endless consumptions of caffeine followed by endless expenditures of energy.
Mother Nature's ultimate display of power by thick air and wicked heat.  
filled with karma.
entrepreneur encouragement.
exhausting.
fun.
 
July was filled with my daily routines. Monday through Friday: rise with the tide and head off to work, 9 to 5. Saturday: 1/2 errands, 1/2 family and friends. Sunday: recovery, reflection, recompose.
 
I am always torn on how I feel about daily routines. I enjoy knowing what each day will hold and I prefer to know what I have to look forward to. But there is something about living a day in spontaneity that is just so refreshing. I'd say I live Monday through Friday in routine and at least one day on the weekend in spontaneity. I think it keeps me sane and it keeps me balanced.
 
Living in routine, however, leaves me falling prey to not living in the moment, and I hate that.  I believe that we should take life day by day but it is so hard to not think about what needs to be done for tomorrow. It's a resolution. It will take learning day by day to live day by day.
 
So I am excited to see July go, as I am looking forward to August which will knowingly prove to be a whirlwind of change, reunion, and excitement and will not be filled with the same routines. Something new, something fun. Goodbye July.



  
 
  

 
 
 
 

may

A MONTH IN MOMENTS // MAY

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If this isn't just the most random modge-podge of photos I don't know what is. But, the chaos, in a way, further establishes my point that May was a whirlwind of change. I moved from one small town in Virginia to another small town in Maryland. I stopped studying from 5pm to 9am and began interning from 9am to 5pm. I went from farm country to festival grounds, to waterfront. And, finally, I went from 28 roommates to a solo-lifestyle. It is all okay though, really. 

I have this summer as an opportunity to reinvent myself, or at least, invent myself further.  I'm living in the moment and I'm noticing the small things. I'm paying attention to the detail as well as the big picture. I'm balancing. 

So goodbye to May and all its craziness. And fingers crossed that next month's moments will have a better theme to them. 








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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // APRIL

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How incredibly fulfilling it is to say that most of April was spent outside.  In the woods, in the water, on the trails, on a park bench.  There is nothing that makes me happier than to be out under the sun or under the moon.

April was joyful.  Not a day passed that I did not recognize the beauty around me, that I didn't laugh, or that I didn't simply smile out of pure contentedness.

I don't even mind that April managed to come to an end so quickly, because every day was filled with bliss and beauty.  I am so grateful for all that April has brought me and I am so stoked to head into another beautiful spring month. So, let's go May.








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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // MARCH

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February can simply be defined as a month of adventure. When the weather warms and the sun stays out longer, so do I.  

It is funny to think that within the first week of the month I dressed in 4 layers and pulled out my wool socks for a snowy hike to a frozen waterfall, and now I am here, on March 30 with a t-shirt and Birkenstocks, gathering my things to go hammock among the cherry blossoms.  

There was something special about this month, as each day seemed to have a purpose and an adventure I was determined to seek out. There was new music to be found, a new trail to add to my Appalachian collection, a new place to worship, and a greater self to discover.  

I am most definitely excited to see what April has in store, as March has left my heart full and my soul singing. 















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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // FEBRUARY

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February was quite blue.  Not in terms of sadness, but in terms of peace, spirit, and intelligence.


Peace - I found humbleness through the words of others, through my spirit, and through the weather.  

Spirit - I felt my spirit soar while I felt my spiritual being become more grounded and present.

Intelligence - I gained wisdom from the words of my friends as well as from the many mistakes I had made.  














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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // NOVEMBER

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I truly can't believe that I am decorating my tiny space for Christmas, that Thanksgiving break has already come to a close, and that it is officially crunch time before finals.  Where has November gone? 

While I may be focused on the time ahead, one thing of the past is for certain. This has been the most naturally beautiful autumn I have ever witnessed.  From the sunlight to the leaves crumpled by passing feet, everything was breathtaking.  What a beautiful month November was.













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A MONTH IN MOMENTS // OCTOBER

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I can't believe that I have already made two "a month in moments" posts for october here. Time truly does just race away from us.

This october was spent much like the last with pumpkins, corn mazes, Halloween costumes (sushi this year), and lots of warm drinks.

One thing that no camera can capture, however, is just how glorious and breathtaking this autumn season has been. I have never seen natural beauty quite like a have this fall.