The wind was wild on the lake Monday afternoon, awakening the sleepy surface into steady waves—small but significant. After my cousins and I got tired of trying not to fall off the skinny dock where we lined up to talk, we moved our conversation huddle to the boat.
We filled up the cushioned seats and overflowed onto the floor where some of us sat crossed-legged on wet turf. My dad eventually rescued us and transformed our stationary soiree into a fast moving one, and as we ventured out for a leisurely cruise around the lake’s perimeter, I couldn’t help but launch into a game of “If.”
“If you could be anywhere right now in the United States, where would you be? Describe the scene.”
Answers varied from lively family reunions in Colorado ski lodges to solitary cruises on Route 66. Which opened up another conversation: “How do you refuel yourself—being with people or spending time alone?” While solitude answers began pouring in, my dad immediately jumped in and answered for me. “You recharge with people. You have to be around people, Kelle” he blurted out. Reflexively, I immediately disagreed, almost ashamed—like it was much cooler to say I recharged by being alone, as if solitary recharging reflects some heightened state of confidence or strength over those who have a “people crutch”.
“I recharge by being alone too,” I said defensively yet weakly, knowing he was probably right though. The thing is, alone time and people time are both necessary for reenergizing all the hidden parts that make us tick. I value quiet walks alone, solitary drives, reading in bed and the rare trip to the beach without kids when I sit and watch the sun set while I challenge myself, think up new ideas and offer grateful sentiments out into the void. But I’m also not going to deny the fact that I’m wired to be most brilliantly inspired when I’m with people. When I listen to them, laugh with them and allow their energy to join forces with mine. And if that means I’ve not arrived at some heightened state of confidence or strength, I’m cool with that. It’s not that I can’t be alone. It’s just that people are kind of awesome.
The past couple of weeks have so beautifully woven together both quiet solitude and energizing crowds, and I am refueled by all of it. Our many days of rest and naps, walks down to the dock and nights when the only sounds you can hear are coyote calls and bullfrog grunts have been perfectly contrasted with loud laughter echoing from the bonfire, kitchen chatter over coffee and sibling dance parties.
Antiquing with cousins at Lewiston’s Antique Depot
Quiet time with family
I squeezed in some fun photo shoots for my niece, Savannah, and her friend, Ali; and my cousin, Tessa–three beautiful, compassionate girls with bright futures.
*****
On our last night alone at the cottage last night, we ventured out to a marshy part of the lake that promised good fishing.
We’ve been here well over a full week, and Brett wanted so badly for Lainey to catch a fish, but it hadn’t happened. After an hour with no activity, we took a pizza break next to the lake. It was quiet and wonderful—perfectly refueling.
We headed back home, adding catching a fish to our short list of things that didn’t happen on this trip (never did find that Petoskey stone either—so I bought one). A block from the cottage, Brett pulled the car over and stopped.
“One more place,” he said. “We have to try one more time.”
So, as the sun slipped past the tree line and the sky slowly dimmed, I guided Nella to wade in a rocky shallow area while Brett and Lainey put out their first cast. And there you be—a bite, a bobber snagged, a victorious smile on the daddy’s face.
“Reel it in, Lainey! Quick!”
She did as she was instructed, finally raising her pole to reveal a small, colorful bluegill, its scales shimmering in the last of the day’s light.
She proudly showed it to Nella, protectively pulling it back when her sister got too close.
And if that wasn’t the perfect way to end our stay at the cottage, finding a friendly Michigan butterfly was.
So, it’s vacation. I got a little lax on our temporary tat rules.
As we drove through flat farmland in Indiana tonight, after we stopped at Lake Wawasee to enjoy some drinks and appetizers with friends, I breathed slowly and took in the scene. A radiant pink sun setting over corn fields, red barns that seemed to appear every half a mile, a small downtown Main Street, speckled with antique shops and old brick buildings.
“I think my brain grew on this trip,” I told Brett.
Maintaining his gaze on the road in front of him, Brett smiled and answered simply. “Really? Cool.” Because that’s the sort of thing you answer to statements like that. It did though–my brain grew. This whole people fix/quiet solitude mix did something to me. I can’t wait to get home to unleash the power–the ideas, the new initiatives, the redefined focus.
For the record, that solitary drive on Route 66? Yeah, that would be awesome. But it wasn’t my answer. To thine own self be true: I love me some people.
******
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*****
Finally, I have a fierce friend who has a lot of other fierce friends. This force of fierceness has built an amazing business that is growing but needs help to turn big dreams into big reality. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may be familiar with the past sponsor, Mamalode magazine. You might even get it in your mailbox and if you do, you’re probably smiling. Well Mamalode is back to sponsor again, but she (I’m going to personify this publication, because she has far too much heart to be an “it”) has a specific mission this week. A mission that needs your help.
Missionsmallbusiness.com is giving up to 12 small businesses a $250,000 grant. And Mamalode has an amazing plan to expand to reach more mamas–a plan that was going to take just about that amount of money from investors. This grant would allow Mamalode to keep equity and creative control and, above all, continue their mission of inspiring and connecting women in bigger and better ways.
Read Publisher Elke’s admirable plea here.
Fierce Elke in her home office
Then head over to Missionsmallbusiness.com, log into support (through Facebook), type “mamalode” in the blank box that says “business type.” And vote. You can support other small businesses in your area as well, but a business must have at least 250 votes to even have their grant proposal read.
Help a sister, a village, a powerful, passionate force out! Help make big dreams become big realities. I believe in Mamalode.
*****
Goodnight from Carmel, Indiana. Regular organized posts will replace long, rambling vacation posts soon!
Mrs Mason says
Love the temporary tats and great to see a pic of you all together xx
Lesli Temple says
So jealous of your awesome family vacation! Can’t wait to go to my family reunion in August!
Sharmaine says
congrats to lainey’s fish! she must be so proud.
Rebekah says
I am on vacation too. About 12 out of 44 days have gone by, and as I say goodbye to one destination it is sad, but it is oh-so-exciting to be heading to another one!
Love the look Nella has as she is looking at the fish 🙂
Rebekah
molly b. says
There you be.
So happy you made such great memories together with the people you love most.
Ky says
Of course you recharge with people. You’re an extrovert. I was thinking about the different personality types the other day and introverts and extroverts and of course, you came to mind. You’re a massive extrovert. I wouldn’t mind betting that you’re a double extrovert even.
I heart your photos so much. I can’t wait til I get my big girl camera!
Ky says
Of course you recharge with people. You’re an extrovert. I was thinking about the different personality types the other day and introverts and extroverts and of course, you came to mind. You’re a massive extrovert. I wouldn’t mind betting that you’re a double extrovert even.
I heart your photos so much. I can’t wait til I get my big girl camera!
Liane says
Beautiful photos! I need a vacation! My last one was in 2004! Must put it on my to-do list!
Safe travels home xx
Lovely Love says
love the soft grass nella is playing on! the pic where she’s in yellow. it was great getting to be a part of your trip. thanks for sharing, and i don’t mind long rambling blog posts at all. i love everything you share.
Hazel says
I’ve so enjoyed vicariously following your family holiday. I have missed your regular posts, but I’m sure I’ll appreciate your regular posts all the more for your break.
Safe travels back home.
Laura @ SpottyOwlDesign says
I agree with Mrs Mason, so nice to see a pic of all of you together.
And no offense, Kelle, but long rambly posts are kind of your style ;o)
Hannah Hurley says
Love your photos! Your girls are growing so beautifully! Summer is off to a great start!
bestof2sisters.com says
LOVED this post.. Really made me think about how we recharge, and I even though I often crave solitary walks, or coffees by myself, I totally get a buzz out of spending time with my family, my favorites – sister, nieces, in laws, and outlaws(!), all of em! 😉
Team Lando says
I am officially pumped up for our vacation(s) of the bigger-city variety that start Friday.
I’m an extrovert, too. I’m owning it. In fact, being back at work (despite my excitement for summer) has made my brain grow, because of the people.
And the tats rock. And so does the pic of Nella in the grass in the yellow onesie. And so do your LOVELY senior photos… wow those girls are lucky!
My Secret Rooms says
Lovely, I love these photos and the soft spirit.
Thank you, you’re forever a treasure <3
medina family says
We went tat crazy one year. My son covered his whole stomach…and it stayed like that for a long time.
Thanks for sharing your relaxing vacation with us…great memories for your precious girls.
Sascha says
I love your vacation posts!
Carol-Anne (Use the Good Dishes!) says
Loved these! and your brother is HOT!
Diana says
Thanks for these lovely vacation posts. I agree with the comments above, you´re a classic extrovert as you get your energy from others whereas introverts get their energy from within. xoxo
Mom Fashion World says
Lovely photos!
http://www.momfashionworld.com/
Amy Cappelli says
That is one beautiful fish that Lainey caught!
I believe in Mamalode, too. What a great community of writers, of women, of writing women (and the occasional man, too).
Fifty-two pairs in 2012 says
Kelle, you love yourself – you must before you can instill in others the grateful acceptancce of yourself and your world. To thine own self be true – and to thine own self, must love, love, love. Take that football of a mantra and run, run, run with it on the football field that throughout your space on this earth that we know as precious life- the instilling flame of emotion that smacks one on the side of one’s cabeza with insinuating deliberateness in purpose.
Delhibound says
Mamalode has 358 votes. Awesome.
I grew up fishing for bluegill as well and LOVED those fish! Congratulations to Lainey!
Delhibound says
Oh and I have to also say … I love it when kids put tattoos all over their body .. and get a bit of a suntan … once those tats FINALLY come off, you’re left with ANOTHER long-lasting memory of the tats. They just NEVER go away!
Emily says
Ugh! You are SO close to me I can almost feel you! You should just add us to your route…a little side-step towards cincy…you’d all love it! 😉 loving your rambling vacay posts…and excited for your redefined focus…hope youenjoy putting it to good use at home. Safe travels
Becky says
Ahhh! You drove right through my town today! Had I known you were stopping at lake Wawasee I would have stalked (not creepily) you while you had drinks. Have a safe trip home!
mrszimm says
I love all your vacation posts. They are so beautiful. I, too, am a people person who can be perfectly content to be alone. I love how you phrased it, “It’s just that people are kind of awesome”. <3
Also, I’ve been following you on Instagram since I joined in January. I love seeing your beautiful pictures and perspective everyday! Thanks for being so genuine and authentic. It’s why people flock to you like a moth to a flame. xoxo
Mrs. E says
Love the time with cousins, the temporary body art, and the fish catching! Great summer vacation!
Mom of Steele says
Lake Wawasee, Carmel?! So close! I’m right in between the two. I wish you were doing a book signing in the area!
It looks like you had a fantastic vacation. Safe travels home!
aelomellin says
I live in Carmel! Welcome! I wish you could stay longer. The story about Lainey’s fish brought tears to my eyes. I can just imagine how excited her and Brett were!
aprilanecdotes says
My husband recharges with people and I recharge by being by myself. They both work. Thanks for your thoughts and pictures……………
Kulio says
It’s so funny, I know I’m an introvert, but I’m always questioning it, like, maybe I’m just boring — and this weekend I was thinking, “Look at Kelle, she is always so interested in everybody” – big or small, you respond to everyone with this natural vitality that can make me feel like a potato when I compare. Which is why we should never compare 🙂 I have doses of people-time and it does me so so much good. You have moments of solitude that fill you in a different way. Also, I can’t believe she caught a fish right then! Of course! It was that kind of visit. Unraveling, breathing in. Voting now! Peace and love baby!!
JAndody says
Reading these past few posts has made me realize that I need to refuel. I don’t know how or when yet, but I’m needing it badly. I’m definitely in a rut with the craziness and business of work, life with three kids, being pulled in so many directions. Thank you for making me realize that I need to take a step back and have some fun with the kids, instead of just going through the motions.
Life with Kaishon says
I think these long and rambly ones have been delightful : ) I like people too! I need them far more than solitude any day of the week.
I am glad the kids had a fabulous trip!
Ginny says
I have loved all of your posts and lived vicariously through your vacation. What a wonderful time you’ve had! I think I was Lainey’s age when I caught my first fish, too!
I gave Mamalode my vote. I hope she gets the grant!
bubblegirl says
aw you probably drove down 69 nearly right past my house…tho im shyer than a light pole so I wouldn’t know what to say anyway… HAHA
Catarina Pereira says
You and your family are so inspiring!!!! Adoro seu blog (in portguese; love your blog from Portugal)
Angie says
Well, I love your long rambly posts 🙂 I definitely recharge around people. It’s funny because my husband is the opposite, he gets a little antsy when he hasn’t had his alone time. I think it’s so funny how opposites attract like that!
Enjoy your way home 🙂 It’s killing me thinking about how close you are going to be to me! Seriously, I’m TWO MINUTES off of 75! So, if you’re looking for a stop around Springboro/Cincinnati, come on over 🙂
XOXO,
Angie from Ohio/angiepics
Lisa says
LOVED this post! I have to tell you that I couldn’t stop crying during the part about Lainey fishing. I was so excited for her and Brett that she caught that fish. HAPPY tears, of course! Great pictures from your vacation…you are one blessed Mommy with a beautiful family!
Karen says
Ah! You were so close to me! I live in downtown Indianapolis. Have a fun/safe trip home!
Tisha says
for the record i am loving the long rambling vacation posts!
Heather says
For me, refueling happens when I am alone and memories happen when I am with people.
Angela says
Your pictures are beautiful!!!
Jan says
Your vacation looks too good to be true! I LOVE how much your family loves each other.
Gwen says
Yes, it’s pretty obvious that you’re an extrovert, so of course you recharge around other people. I have read a couple of books recently on introverts/extraverts, and this is really the main difference, whether solitude recharges one more or social contact. I am definitely an introvert, which I always have to keep in mind when I’m reading your blog. I’ll read it and think…man, why can’t I be more like Kelle? My poor kids. And then I have to remind myself that you are you, and I am me. And I cannot mother my girls like you mother yours, if I did as many outgoing, busy, social things as you do, I would be cranky and burned out instead of energized. And I think that the point of what you’re doing here is to say that we should embrace who we are, and be the best we can be, in our own way. My girls will never have an extravert for a mother, they have me. And that’s okay, right?
Reenie says
Woot Woot!!! Way to go Lainey!!
I loved hearing your ramblings about your vacation ~ and your beautiful photos. =)
Loved Brett’s answer to you 😉
Shannon Brown says
Kelle,
you’re awesome…you just are. thanks, girl.
Shan
Kate says
Hi Kelle,
I don’t comment often but I saw this article today and thought you might be interested. I’m so glad you guys had a great trip. Maybe you can follow it up with a banana split for dinner (see article).
http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/20/12323599-one-moms-wish-for-her-dying-son-banana-splits-for-dinner?lite
Kate
glutenfreehappytummy.com says
what gorgeous photos! it looks like you al lare having a wonderful time! i love that pic with the butterful! so pretty! thanks for sharing!
Kelle says
Amen, Gwen! :o) Happy mamas make good mamas. And we are most happy when we are being ourselves.
Hillary says
Love the vaca posts, but excited to see what you have in store. Can’t wait for our vaca and to be done working and HOME WITH MY BOYS! Also, totally voted – love your Missoula connection!
Aften says
I have been reading your blog since I was pregnant with my second baby, she’s now 13 months. I love everything about it, your beautiful pics, beautiful words, beautiful girls. My cousins announced this weekend they are in the process of adopting a little girl with Down Syndrome and I immediately thought of you and sent her a link to your blog. It’s amazing how I can look at the same blog I’ve been checking a couple times a week and all of a sudden it has so much more meaning… or something. Just wanted to say thanks for being you. 🙂
kstyle says
Hi kelle,
K here. I have just started reading your blog and find it and you so inspiring. My son is a photojournalist for our local newspaper so I am very in tune to the quality and spontaneity of your photos. I think I am most recharged creativity in all its forms.
k
Jen says
I just had the joy of bringing my new daughter home for the first time. I was reflecting before we left the hospital on how important to you the hospital room where Nella was born is/was to you. I looked at all the equipment they used to help monitor her stats and mine, and at the bed where amazing healing took place, post-birth (the human body is amazing!), and I am so glad that that room is just a room to me. We opted out of testing with this baby (our third), because in-utero tests on my 2nd child revealed some abnormalities. Today, she has undiagnosed global delays, and at age 4 1/2, has yet to speak.
With no testing to speak of, I was left to trust that this baby would be okay. I cried through the whole birth, wondering if the minute she was born would reveal more special needs for our family.
To my delight and wonderment, our beautiful new daughter has been acing screening after screening, about as close to perfect as one 48 hour-old human being can be. I am so thankful and joyful, and can’t wait to watch her grow and interact with her older sister. I am anxiously anticipating what this new little life has yet to teach me… And I am rejoicing that the healing happening in that birth room was the healing of my body, spirit and soul. New life is such a miracle… Such a miracle.
Enlightened Mama says
not gonna lie… i teared up when she caught the fish 😀
….and for me..i need that balance of ppl and myself to feel refreshed….balance is key
Annie says
Love reading your vacation posts. I can live vicariously through them, and look forward to the vacation my family has planned later this summer.
I love how a vacation, or a getaway from the norm, can grow and inspire. That is why I love to travel.
anhonestlife says
These photos are so amazing….as always. I really admire people who refuel around other people. While sometimes I need to be around other people, I’m too much of an introvert and I need that alone time. Lovely post!
Christine
Little for a Little While says
Kelle, it has been so incredibly awesome following your road trip and lake time through the blog and instagram, of course. I live in the midwest and it is so refreshing to see a new take on it, see new light on things that I have taken forgranted. Your energy for life and your family is like a breath of fresh air, a funky and inspiring mix. Though i’m sure it’s weird at times to have all these strangers so intrigued by your life, I just want to thank you for allowing us a glimpse into it. I can only speak for myself, but you are inspiring me to be a better friend, mother, photographer, and just plainly a better me. You are beautiful inside and out. Just wanted to say thanks.
Torrie says
the most afreakingmazing (stealing that from ya :)) post EVVVVER. i smiled. i got tear-eyed. i loved it.
MOMOF2 says
Keep on rambling……I love it!!!
janine says
Sitting in cold wet Ireland on what may as well be a November evening, it has been lovely to share in your holiday photos. Nothing like a little vicarious vacationing to lift the soul on a night like this! And thank you so much for sharing my IG photo – it feels very proud to be on this page x
genderist says
Brain growth is marvelous; it’ll keep you young.
Brenda says
I wish there were ‘like’ buttons next to each sentence cause I would choose: It’s just that people are kind of awesome and I think my brain grew on this trip. You’re sorta fab Kelle 🙂
Danae says
I once heard a definition of extrovert as someone who energizes from being with people and introvert as someone who refuels by being alone, nothing wrong with either… Just shows what we need when we start to feel rundown
Mandy says
Dear Kelle, I really enjoy your blog. And… I’m an introvert who wishes she was an extrovert. I envy people who are not easily overwhelmed by large crowds. I wish I could be energized by having my entire extended family sleep over at my house, but I’m not. It’s not that I don’t love people. It’s just that they wear me out… quickly and extremely. So, I appreciate your honesty and your yearning to be one of those people who draws strength from solitude. At the same time, I’m so glad you are celebrating people and the strength that you draw from them. Some of us introverts wish we could be more like that!
xoxo –Mandy
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Hazel says
Kelle I am back again. Just wanted to thank you for this post. I sat all day in our airport waiting for a delayed flight yesterday, getting more despondent, and headachey. At around 5pm our time I clicked on to blogger and saw your post. I nearly cried with the beauty of your photographs, they took me out of the horrid dirty airport lounge and straight into the fresh air around your Michigan lake, I could almost smell the forest.
Thank you sincerely, friend, for your generosity of spirit, whilst I am not generally a people person, I’ve realised I need my online village very much, and reading blogs and keeping in touch with people on the other side of the world is very important to how I recharge.
It also helped me realise what was important. I walked out after the 4th delay announcement and let the airline know I wanted to cancel my flight, life is too short and precious to spend waiting in an airport lounge, worrying about whether I can make the flights and get to a work meeting.
Love that last photo of you all on the porch. Straight to your photo wall I bet.
xxx
Amanda says
Oh my goodness, I could have written this post. Not only do I get my energy from people as well, but there’s something about Michigan that just makes me smile. I went to college there and I love going back. Life is just so different there. So relaxed. I love it. So, I’ve loved reading about your vacation and looking forward to my next trip up there (in fact, your posts made me e-mail my college roommates and figure out when we can all get together again!).
Amy says
Not sure how long you are in Carmel, but you should definitely visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis if you have time. And let me know if you do so you can sign my copy of Bloom! Please 🙂
christine says
hi Kelle. Thank you for your book. I know this has nothing to do with your post but I just wanted to write how much I appreciate your work. I have cried and laughed out loud so many times. you are a beautiful person. thank you for telling your story. i was a PK. I know the pressure to be perfect. I carried that with me into adult hood. had issues because of it, but thats water under the bridge. my son has invisible special needs…adhd, anxiety and mild autism. i have had to be stretched along the way…i’m not sure why i’m telling you all this. my husband is a youth pastor and it was a challenge to allow myself to relax and let my son be “my son” at church. i sat in the pew quietly when i was a kid. my son prefers to run around the perimetre of the sanctuary…or at least did when he was younger. I’ve had to realize that he makes me relax and see what is REALLY important in life. I love him and am so thankful for him. ANYWAY. thanks kelle. for everything you do and are doing. God bless you.
Cheryl says
Puddle jumpers aren’t life jackets. Just sayin’.
Amber and Scott says
I REALLY do not recharge around people 99% of the time. The exception tends to be when I’m around my mother once a year (oh how I wish it were more) — but that doesnt really qualify as “around people” to me. Socializing stresses me out. Recharging to me definitely means alone.
mommyliu says
Just a little tip about getting temporary tattoos off.. My daughter swims on a competative swim team and the coach give them “best time” tats so after a weekend swim meet, the kids are all covered. Scotch tape works wonders. Just stick if over the tattoo, rub it down and rip it off. It takes the tattoo right off. The kids think it’s kinda fun to do it to themselves and each other too and luckily mine don’t have much arm hair so it works out okay:)
Rebecca says
Funny, I noticed the temp tats right away and laughed. I normally only allow them where they can’t be seen on my daughter. But when I saw Lainey in the pictures and saw that they didn’t take away from her beauty I thought maybe I shouldn’t be so uptight. Maybe I should relax and enjoy what is right in front of me rather than trying to manage the moment. Thanks for once again opening my eyes! Safe Travels.
Oh Baby! says
I totally relate to the need for people to recharge. That is definitely my m.o. too. Thanks for keeping it real, Kelle. You are so inspirational, and I love that you’re teaching your babies to scatter joy everywhere! Speaking of… Will you guys have more babies? 🙂 I think that’s a great idea.
PrivatelyPublic says
So tonight as I was driving home from work, Pitbull’s Back in Time (aka Cryderman sibling music video song) came on the radio and I instinctively picked up my phone to text you, “Hey! Listening to your music video song! I totally picture you guys dancing every time I hear it now!” Only to realize that, um…yeah, we’re not ‘in real life’ friends! Boo. Just goes to show how connected your readers feel to you and your sweet family. Thanks for sharing your lives through you words and pictures. Have a super weekend! Much love!
Katherines Corner says
love the family photo! Thank you for sharing your people time it is better than solitude any day ( to me) sending hugs your way!
Brady says
Hey! We live in Chicago but spend about half of our weekends at Lake Wawasee! I was so excited to see it mentioned. Where did you go? The Frog? The Channel Marker? Your post was so great – made me want to get up to Michigan, stat.
maplewalnutmama says
Love that Brett pulled off the road to give Lainey one more shot at catching a fish – her proud smile says it all! Our world is a big mix of introverts & extroverts – I’m grateful we all stock up & give energy in different ways.
Karen says
I have cousins near Carmel 🙂 I will definitely vote for someone from Mamalode. Because I just recently started seriously thinking about how to start a business. I’m scared, because I’m alone in this. But if others can do it, I can. My motto is “Not today RA”. (I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.)
Cris Marsh says
I am a faithful reader of your blog, so it was funny to read that you were in my home town (Syracuse). We have a house on Lake Wawasee. Small small world.
P says
Temporary tattoos are creative outlet & practice decision-making! As are wearing band-aids all up your leg at three and a half & your stuffed animals doing so at four & five years old. Moderation & hiding only allowed around pesky old school grandparents out of respect & only if possible, never postpone a visit due to tattoos or band aid obsessions I say!
SuperMilf says
I like your long rambling vaction posts…makes me wanna jump into your pics! 🙂
P.S. your cousins are GORG!
*Jazzmine*
idiosyncraticeye says
Brett is an awesome husband to stay on the road and still find an answer to such a great statement! I wish my brain could do some growing. I think we do need both people and soliutude and I agree too that we somehow perceive needing people as weak, insecure and even emotionally unstable. It’s a shame. We need both. 🙂
Happiness is... says
BTW, I kinda like your rambling posts. Feels like listening to a conversation with you where you would say, “and you know what” or “ooo, I almost forgot to tell you.” Lordy, I cannot imagine what you’re going to unleash with all of this new energy and inspiration. 🙂
Growth rocks.
Warmly,
Jennifer
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal says
Woot Woot!!! Way to go Lainey!!
I loved hearing your ramblings about your vacation ~ and your beautiful photos. =) compare and contrast essay topics