{Five Things}

In the throes of packing

I leave for Nicaragua today, and I am ready. I'm all packed (kind of); my bag is complete with two journals, sturdy sandals, and plenty of sunblock. I may be projecting, but I imagine people think I might be a little crazy to leave everything I know for a random country, a random city, a random volunteer organization and a random adventure. In my experience though, no adventure is random. Our paths are placed before our feet at exactly the right moment in our lives, if only we take notice. My next path will lead me south to warm weather and...who knows what else. The unexpected is why we travel, why we abandon the comfortable and embrace the new. I'm praying that I greet whatever comes with a positive, open heart, without fear or hesitation. I'm excited to share this journey with you.

The cutest soap and soap dish from Pottery Barn

Abilene souvenirs for my future Nicaraguan friends

Almost identical shirts that I'll probably keep in constant rotation.

And finally, I said yes to the dress BOTTLE!! #releasethecrackenfrombeingsingle
(And yes that's a drop of wine that dripped down while I was drinking this with the bride. I wouldn't have it any other way.)