I’ve been thinking a lot about patience lately— about the ways that I am so impatient and often seek instant gratification or immediate results. I’ve never thought of myself as a patient person and for years on end I have prayed for the Lord to develop patience in me, so it’s funny that now when I see my patience being put to work, I get frustrated. Like— I literally prayed for this!

Yet another AMAZING week abroad!!! Check it out!

Here’s to another incredible week spent in Italy! I truly couldn’t love it here more and I am so thankful for all of the memories I’m making and experiences I am getting to have. Read about my week below!

Ciao Bella! I’ve been in Italy for a little over a week now and have truly been having the time of my life. I wanted to write these blog posts to not only share about my time here but to also have these to look back at and always remember this life-changing trip in detail like this.

If you’ve found your way to this blog post, I’m guessing that this fall you’re heading off to college for the first time ever and, if you’re like me, had no clue where to begin when it came to packing. How does one pack up their whole life and fit it into a tiny dorm room?!

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to lead a cabin of 8th grade girls last week at wyldlife camp! These five days were full of beautiful conversations, many trips down the water slide, and a time for kids to be kids.

When I was younger, I was that kid who constantly had their nose in a book. I took one with me everywhere I went and truly loved to read…

If you know me, you know one of my most favorite things are handwritten letters. I think there’s something so special about taking the time to sit down, write a letter, mail it out, and wait for a response back…

To the senior in high school, You’re embarking on the last week of your senior year, and probably feeling a whole mix of emotions. Excitement to f i n a l l y be done with lots of aspects of high school that annoyed you, looking forward to the freedom and new experiences to come, while also nostalgic in thinking that this is probably one of the last times this specific group of people that you’ve grown up knowing will all be together…

How in the WORLD am I already done with my sophomore year?! As cliche as it sounds, college really has flown by, but I am so thankful for the time I’ve spent here already and can’t wait to see what the rest of my experience at UA has in store. I wanted to take some time and reflect back on all of the things I’ve experienced this past year as well as all of the ways I’ve grown and changed….

This might just be one of my most favorite blog posts yet and it’s because of the 5 incredible women who helped me write it! Lately I’ve felt really convicted to encourage others who are in similar stages of life that it is possible and so worth it to follow the Lord as a young adult and that there is such an abundance of joy available if we’ll just take His hand…

my go-to Spotify playlists + a compilation of a bunch of people’s favorite songs in the world!

Day by day of my spring break adventures throughout Orange County, California!

Talking about my high school experience, tips for starting a blog,how to have a successful long distance relationship, and more!

What I really think about Instagram, and some tips I have for you to up your game, as well as 6 of my most favorite apps to use for Instagram when you subscribe to my email list!

Ten fun things I cannot get enough of lately!