There's something so sweet about looking back at 18. She was hopeful, determined, a little scared of the future, and so excited about what might be ahead. It was 2020-- the year I moved to Nashville for college. I didn't know anyone there, Covid-19 was running absolutely rampant, and the world was growing more harsh and unpredictable. I don't think I'd change much if I could go back. The mistakes, the heartbreaks, and the waiting periods have made me who I am. I keep thinking

Let's be honest-- this isn't a comfortable or common topic for most people. It's not easy to talk about or to hear about, even coming from someone who struggles with it. Unfortunately, diet culture is spreading like wildfire through every aspect of our society. You can't turn on your tv without getting an ad for some sort of weight-loss drug. You can't check social media without seeing one of your favorite influencers promoting a dangerously restrictive diet. You can't go to

Hi, friends! However you've ended up here-- whether you're a friend, a coworker, a classmate, or a random someone who arrived by accident-- welcome!! I'm so happy to have you here. <3 I have a lot of different visions for where this blog will go, but the over-arching goal is to share joy and encouragement along the way. So bear with me while I get the wheels turning. It won't be perfect, but I can promise you that it will be real... and maybe even fun! Roots I grew up in a ve