Toddlers are interesting folks. They still have quite a bit to learn about the world -- like how the world, contrary to their beliefs, doesn't always revolve around them and what they want right NOW. But they also haven't learned to be anything but themselves. I'm not the most outgoing of people. It takes me time to warm up to people, and I've been that way since I was a kid, a … [Read more...]
Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break (When Necessary)
If there's a cardinal rule to blogging it's simple: be consistent and post frequently. I'm still working on my blogging frequency, but -- and I recommend this to anyone who has a blog -- create a schedule or editorial calendar and stick to it. Except when you can't. Because, you know, life happens, and sometimes it's ok to just 'take a break.' (Even when you're just starting out, like … [Read more...]
Welcome to my Oops and Daisies blog
I love being inspired. Lucky for me, a lot inspires me: traveling, food, people, a good book… really anything with a history. An ability to tell a story. Our stories, the ones we share and the ones we prefer to keep to ourselves, are full of downs (‘oops’) and ups (‘daisies’.) But it’s the stories we’re willing to share, the stories that need to be told, that will help us live the best life … [Read more...]
