Stranger: “Devon is a very unusual name.” Me: “Thank you!” I guess he wasn’t actually paying me a compliment. It was an observation. Which my reply alone should tell you how I feel about my name. Assuming compliment, responding with sincere enthusiasm. I have loved growing up with my name. …
This post marks the one year mark! 52 weeks and 52 blog posts! At the end of grade 8, on the very last day, my homeroom teacher who was my science teacher followed me out to my moms car and told her: “you make sure she goes to University!” I…
Growing up with a dad that is a carpenter, I found that you know you are a carpenter’s daughter when: -you know the difference between concrete and cement -you know the difference between ‘level’ and ‘plumb’ -you notice trim work and architectural details and features on buildings -you notice shoddy…
My husband Jay says I am much easier to be around since I started painting again. He is my best friend and said this to me in a completely teasing way. I was in art school when I met him and I know it is because I am making sure…
This quote couldn’t be more true for me. I love to communicate with people. I love to meet people, hear their stories and learn about them. I want to share parts of myself too but I do hold back a lot. I follow people on Instagram who share little tidbits…
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