{source unknown} What a difference a year makes. A year ago I was an experienced third grade teacher, waking up each morning and loving my job and yet counting the days, the hours, the minutes until I was free from it. Monday morning showers meant negotiating with myself, four more days 'til the ...
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So… we bought a house
My husband and I did something a little crazy... we bought a house! I know, I know. Most thirty-somethings have houses already. It's a normal part of the whole "becoming an adult" process that most of us go through. Except, my husband and I continue to prove that we're anything but normal.
When we ...
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Pinterest Project: Washi Tape Clipboard
I spend a lot of timing browsing Pinterest for inspiration. Middle of the night insomnia? Check Pinterest. Can't decide on paint colors? Consult Pinterest. Looking for a unique gift idea? Yup, Pinterest. How on earth do I style my new boots? Again, Pinterest for the win. It's seriously like having a ...
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If you give Christi a pair of boots…
Things in my life have a tendency to spiral. I blame it on my perfectionist side and it happens so quickly, sometimes I don't even realize it until I'm already down the rabbit hole. I compare it to the picture book series, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. For example, last Christmas, we bought a new ...
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November Stitch Fix: It’s All About The Layers
I'm sure many of you have heard of Stitch Fix by now. I have to confess, I was hesitant to jump on board. I love online shopping, but having someone else pick out the clothes for me? I wasn't so sure. Would they fit? Would I even like them? I've heard they're kind of expensive too. But ...
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Why Completely Christi?
Completely Christi has been the project picking at the back of my brain, keeping me awake at night, for weeks now. It started when I saw this picture on Pinterest. {source unknown} Isn't that the truth? When I resigned from teaching this summer, I had a lot of people ask me if I was crazy ...
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