It’s been a wonderful birthday week for me! I was able to work a little bit less, enjoy the company of friends and family, and get some necessary chores done to prepare for the move down to Philadelphia (only 14 days to go!). There were… Read More
Monthly archives of “July 2016”
On the Merits of Snail Mail
It is customary to send or receive birthday cards for a special day, and since my birthday was two days ago, I have to mention how much I enjoy receiving snail mail of any kind. The most recent card I’ve received, then, is my birthday… Read More
On How I Spent My Birthday
Today is my birthday! This year is my golden birthday year or as I like to refer to it, my champagne year, and while I’m not a superstitious person, I think this year is off to a pretty great start just as the traditions point… Read More
My Week in Commodities
After a long week of work and moving preparations, it was wonderful to come home on Saturday evening to find a surprise party thrown for me by Sawyer and my friend Katie to celebrate my upcoming birthday. It was a delight to spend the evening… Read More
On Cherishing the Things You Love
There are a handful of objects in my apartment that don’t do any work. They sit on shelves collecting dust until the time comes when they’re taken down to be cleaned and placed somewhere new. Yet, I keep them around. I recently had to sit… Read More
On A Minimalist’s Digital Space
There are many things about my lifestyle that I have gradually changed while making the transition from cluttered to clutter-free. The physical landscape of my space has changed a great deal, and I am incredibly proud of the changes I’ve made. I’ve carved a path… Read More
On Our Going Away Party
This past weekend was an experiment in controlled chaos. Sawyer and I hosted our going away party (GAP) on Saturday and we believe it couldn’t have been more of a success. We both had friends and family stop by to support us and rummage through… Read More
On Meandering
Living in a small space such as Sunrise Spot can be stifling, even if there isn’t much cluttering up your space. Sawyer and I try to keep our apartment clutter-free, but with our going away party coming up on Saturday, we’re hosting quite a few… Read More
The Cat’s Meow : Happy 1st Birthday, Gatsby & Penelope!
I am a self-professed crazy cat lady! Saying it loud, saying it proud! Today is Gatsby and Penelope’s first birthday! To reference pop culture: “I hope you have a mice day, best fishes.” We rescued Gatsby and Penelope back in early September 2015 from F.A.C.T.… Read More
My Week in Commodities
We’ve made it through another week! There is officially only a week left until Sawyer and I host our going away party, and there is still so much left to be done beforehand. I’ve been spending any free moment going through our belongings, sorting the… Read More