with love, c.p

  • Create More. Worry Less.

    Creativity is a unique ability. It wasn’t until recently that I realized this. It’s so easy for me to recognize other people’s ability but really hard for me to acknowledge my own. Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? If… Continue reading

    Create More. Worry Less.
  • I took time off.

    I took time off after the holidays. With all of the hustle and bustle of moving in on top of the wonderful holiday season, I decided to take time off. I spent a week at home and let me tell… Continue reading

    I took time off.
  • Regaining Control

    Christmas has come and gone and thoughts of the new year are starting to seep in. Transitioning into the new year is always such a strange time. A time to reflect on the past year as well as setting new… Continue reading

    Regaining Control
  • Bucketlist 2022

    It’s four more days until Christmas! Which means its time for another List of Things to Complete before next Christmas. I did this last year and it ended up being really popular and I really enjoyed sharing my yearly goals… Continue reading

    Bucketlist 2022
  • Christmas is coming!

    I cannot believe Christmas is 12 days away! 🎶”On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me” 🎶 These past couple of weeks we have been moving and settling into our new home. I was a little… Continue reading

    Christmas is coming!
  • Societal Expectations + Life Update

    I apologize for being MIA the past couple of weeks. I had started this blog post and hoped to get in out a couple of weeks ago but it got a little hectic in the process. Life Update! I’m going… Continue reading

    Societal Expectations + Life Update
  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving Friends! 🦃 I know that Thanksgiving is definitely an American holiday which honestly gave me the idea that if the rest of the world doesn’t haven’t to wait to listen the Christmas music than I don’t either 😜… Continue reading

    Happy Thanksgiving!
  • 50 miles in 30 days

    I joined a new challenge this month. This challenge is a Facebook challenge hosted through St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. If you’re unfamiliar with St. Jude’s, it’s a wonderful organization with a beautiful mission statment. “The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research… Continue reading

    50 miles in 30 days
  • Reading Challenge: A Summary of The Books I’ve Read This Year

    I have met my reading challenge for this year! My goal was to read twice as much as I did last year, which honestly wasn’t much. I only read five books last year and this year I have read ten!… Continue reading

    Reading Challenge: A Summary of The Books I’ve Read This Year
  • Why Volunteering is Important

    7. Do volunteer work Where to Start As I ponder the possibilities of volunteering my options seem infinite. I have volunteered in the past at a local homeless shelter and even some at a local humane society in my high… Continue reading

    Why Volunteering is Important