by Anna | Jun 10, 2022 | Gear, Life
I own a yellow backpack. It’s awesome. And yellow. I take it everywhere. Oh, and it’s definitely yellow! It’s the kind of yellow that has a vintage vibe and reminds me of sunflowers and festivals and traveling to faraway places. Every time I use it, I feel like I’m...
by Anna | Jun 3, 2022 | Inspiration, Life
Oh my, May flew by! I had a wonderful birthday, saw two super cool classical concerts, started working on fun events for my orchestra, and I enjoyed the “summer-is-coming” weather. Of course, I also managed to read a few books and binge some great TV. Without further...
by Anna | May 27, 2022 | Inspiration, Life
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary, Mountaineer Half Dome in California, Donoho Peak in Alaska, Stromboli in Italy, the Alps in France…mountains are my happy place. I know: ironic for someone who lives in the flattest country on...
by Anna | Apr 29, 2022 | Inspiration, Life
Eeeeeek, I can’t believe April is almost over! April was a busy, busy month, but I still managed to squeeze in some wonderful books, TV series, movies, and music. Here are my favorites: I Read… Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert! This non-fiction gem is all...
by Anna | Apr 15, 2022 | Inspiration, Life
I take music classes. They’re all about sound and technique, but sometimes my teacher mic-drops a gloriously profound life lesson. One of these lessons struck really a chord, so I try to use it in all areas of my life – including writing. The Deets In 2020, I had...
by Anna | Feb 11, 2022 | Life, Writing
Let’s get personal: in April 2020, I had major surgery. I spent a week in the hospital. Afterwards, I wasn’t allowed to do anything. For six weeks: I wasn’t allowed to work or do chores around the house. I wasn’t even allowed to lift a plate and put it in the...
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