Hanging In
I know I’ve been writing some positive posts lately… and there have been some great things happening to be sure. But the truth is, I’m kind of...
Author: noemikjames
A Subtle Shift
I know I go on and on about minimalism here, about how I want to embrace it but I struggle… about how I don’t think I’m doing as well as I cou...
More Investing in Myself
Sometimes I feel like things in my life align just right to remind me what my priorities are. My cousin has lived and studied in Guatemala on and off for a whil...
The Backyard
I realized this winter that the sun never hits our patio in the backyard during the winter. In the summer we get sun on the patio all morning, but in the winter...
Not so simple
This week has been extra frenetic, which makes me reflect (even more than usual) on how I can simplify my life. The truth is, I’m not happy being as busy ...
Family Flavor
My kids are getting older, and as they age, our family is developing habits and traditions. We are becoming our own little unit, with our own unique stories, in...
Incremental Gains
Well, my week break is over. I did a much better job managing expectations this time, but I still feel disappointed by what I accomplished. I realize that I nee...
In response {aka More Thoughts on “The Swimming Suit”}
I got a comment yesterday morning on my swimming suit post. It was not like the previous comments. At first I wasn’t sure I was going to publish it (becau...
Long morning
I love going places. If we have an open morning, I want to take the kids somewhere. But it’s raining and the Academy of Sciences will be over run and the ...
Investing in Myself
Recently I decided that I really want to spend 7-10 days in Ecuador taking an intensive Spanish language course. I’ve been a student of Spanish since Fres...