Category Archives: personal essays

reflections

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This has been a tough week (hence the lack of posts). I’ve basically been alone with the kids due to mr. fleurishing’s grueling work schedule, with very little down time. Parenting twins is hard enough-but I’ve been feeling a bit melancholy as well and that hasn’t helped. I’m feeling a bit lost, and out of balance…so many great opportunities are coming my way at the moment, but I don’t have the time to pursue or accept them due to my #1 job as a mom. I LOVE being a stay at home mom, and know how lucky I am to be able to do so, but I’m feeling professionally stifled at the moment. I know there are many who deal with this issue…and any advice is most welcome! I’m headed to the Poconos (for the first time) this weekend for a girlfriend getaway, and I’m happy to have the break. Fresh air, fall foliage, and a peaceful lake setting is just what I need to rejuvenate. I’ll be back next week with a new philly creatives feature + more fun fall adventures!

alt for everyone

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Last week I had the pleasure of attending Alt For Everyone, the online version of the hugely successful Alt Summit conference. I’ve had plans to attend in person for a few years, but cost, timing, and twins have kept me from making that a reality. As a busy WAHM now, Alt For Everyone is the perfect solution for me, as I can attend classes from home, and still experience the social aspect via online chat rooms and social media. You see the teacher live, as well as the slides that accompany the class, and you can chat with other students publicly or privately in the online forum. Twitter is always lit up afterwards, and it’s a great way to meet new bloggers, designers, and moms! I thoroughly enjoyed all of my classes, but my favorite was Photo Styling with the Brinsons…those two are so incredibly talented + inspiring. That class has me itching to do more styling, pronto. I hope to attend the next east coast conference in person (NYC 2014?)…will I see you there?!

(that’s the goody bag + box that arrived before classes started, so fun!)

thirty-four

thirty-four

 

Today is my birthday! Just like that-another year, another number. I’ll be honest, my birthday grows less important to me as the years pass, but that seems par for the course. My focus now is my children-and I’m finding that all I want to do for my birthday is something for them! Ok, ok…I do have a little something planned for myself this evening, and of course mr. fleurishing will be accompanying me. If you’re curious you can check out my instagram feed to find out what it is!!

 thanks to all of you for being here…you make me feel special every day.

sunset sail

sailing

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annapolis-sailing

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In celebration of a dear friend’s upcoming betrothal, I joined a fun group of ladies aboard the Schooner Woodwind in Annapolis. As a sailing novice, I was beyond excited to finally have the experience. The weather was perfect, the boat was yar*, and soon after setting sail the champagne was flowing! I must admit I’m quite proud of myself for navigating around the boat to take photos (especially after a good bit of bubbly). The golden glow of the sunset against the skyline provided a stunning backdrop for our revelry. The experience was actually quite soothing and nostalgic for me, having spent many happy days on a boat in my youth…and I am already anxious to sail again.

*I’ve always wanted to use the term “yar” since seeing Philadelphia Story as a child…can’t help myself!

*Fun fact: the boat we sailed on was featured in the movie Wedding Crashers with Christopher Walken at the helm!