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  • monday morning encouragement: when things change 

    I feel like I’ve been reliving the same day over the past few days. My beautiful first niece was born & instantly my world seems to revolve around her.  She’s taken over my camera roll, filled my thoughts, & occupied any spare time I have. A time when change fills you. I feel like I’ve…

  • a letter to my niece

    Dear Raegan, You’re finally here. You are born! Welcome to the world kid. This day has been long awaited, you have no idea! You’re my first niece & donut tell the future others, but you’ll probably forever be my favorite. Mainly because your mom & dad are my favorite, but I’m sure they’ll get over…

  • so many things make me want to cry lately 

    So many things make me want to cry lately. It’s not because I’m a girl. It’s not because I’m hormonal. It’s not because I’m pregnant or living with the monthly proof that I’m not. I just want to cry lately, over everything. I want to cry because people keep calling me a “white girl” since…

  • a day exploring reno with my mom for her birthday 

    Last week was my mom’s birthday & she turned a great age that doesn’t need to be named because let’s be real, she’s timeless. My mom is the most beautiful person I know & not to mention completely selfless. She’s kind, overly generous, completely understanding, & she’s been “mom” to whoever needed one for as…

  • monday morning encouragement: words for today 

    I don’t know what to say this morning. I don’t know what words to write. I don’t know how to express the flatline of emotion that I feel. I thought I had come to a place where my words wouldn’t offend, where they couldn’t cause hurt, where they wouldn’t strike pain. I thought I had…

  • i don’t usually do this, but it’s time that i finally do

    I don’t usually do this, but it’s time that I finally do. I’ve decided to try out a new thing. Writing on the big topics is something I try my best to avoid because I’ve been known to be offensive in the past. I’m someone who puts their foot in their mouth & doesn’t always…

  • abbey kay turns four: reflection & encouragement

    This week marks the fourth year that I’ve done this blog. And so much has changed. From what I share here & how I share it, to who I am, & what I love. It’s all different from that moment my 19 year old brave self decided to start out on a random adventure. I…

  • monday morning encouragement: when you find the good be sure to soak it in fully 

    Life’s bullshit, Miroki. It honestly truly is. Opportunities fade. Relationships break apart. Lives end. Racism lives. And we all just must go on in the midst of chaos & confusion & misunderstanding. Life is not always root beer floats & donuts. (Trust me, I’ve tried that & it doesn’t go over too well.)  Life is hard.…

  • monday morning encouragement: be confident in who you are 

    Life is a long stretch of time filled with highs & lows & all sorts of in betweens. It’s filled with hate & love. It’s filled with aggression & peace. It’s filled with so many humans all trying to figure it out on their own.  Give people chances.  Make opportunities happen. Be confident in who…

  • monday morning encouragement: the end is just the beginning

    There’s a thing of beauty to be sought after when something in your life decides it’s time to end. We don’t always see it because we don’t want to admit that it could be anything more than what it seems: sad, a loss, failure, the last of something great. But what if greatness best grows…