xactly a year ago Chris and I called Bob and Audrey Meisner; biblical counselors who helped us get through the HARDEST thing by far in our 4 years of marriage. With tears rolling down our face we weren’t sure how we would push through the biggest interception our marriage had experienced so far. There was betrayal, defeat, trust broken, and so much healing ahead of us but we had 3 things going for us that would be the answer to it all.

In today’s culture the next youtube sensation or Instagram influencer reaching 200K has become a new kind of normal. And I’m on the outside of this circle looking in. It’s a strange world when it comes to social media and to say I’m an expert on how to navigate growth would be so far from the truth. I’ve never had a piece of content go viral on one of these apps and let me tell you my self esteem ain’t broke! I don’t play the comparison game anymore and breaking that bad habit has been the gateway to CREATIVE FREEDOM one new photoshoot idea at a time.

Getting started is the HARDEST part and can seem daunting at times on how to even start this thing called a BLOG!!!! It isn’t the highlight reel on IG, it’s long hours sitting at a chair or sometimes my couch just typing away. I literally have a headache most days from the screen time between my laptop and my phone! Ahhh it’s terrible but so so rewarding. Writing is about 20 % of the effort and the rest is taken up by editing, posting the content, promoting it, sending it out in email blasts to my subscribers. The list truly does go on!

Most of my very best friends throughout my life have all had a kindred spirit to my own, which made us feel like family and not just a friend which is why they became my “best friend.” I want to unveil some truths about what a best friend can look like and call out some lies that people believe about best friends!!! You ready?! Let’s uncover your much needed qualities in a best friend!

There’s nothing like being fearful over your next step in life, your future, and if you’re walking it alone! It feels like uncharted waters to walk towards a new path and be still unsure if it’s the “right” path to take. Have you been there? Can I let you in on a little secret…this is exactly where I am right now. I’m possibly about to forsake one saturated career path (acting) for another (fashion blogging) and i’m SCARED beyond belief! And this is the first time i’m talking about in this capacity…

The fur babies are having a play date!!! Anyone else LOVE puppy pictures? It’s better when there’s two! My best friend Nina and I get our puppies together regularly for play dates. We got our babies two days a part and so Kara (my samoyed pup) and Bae (Nina’s mini-golden doodle) have been best friends since they arrived!