Life, Lately...Instagram Style (and other thoughts)

Phil teases me sometimes and refers to some of my posts as "fluff", and in my head, I've defined this as:

fluff: [fluhf] noun
1. Posts with little to no substance.
2. Blog fodder
3. Lazy, half-hearted posts to replace more interesting and amazing material still brewing.

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I'll admit, as much as his teasing stings just a little bit, I'd be a liar if I said there wasn't an ounce of truth in his assessment of things. It's not that he's judging the quality of my writing (which honestly, can be lacking at times), but really just challenging me to push myself, to dig deeper and to stretch myself to grow this passion I call writing. And I love that he does this---encouraging me in a way that is like a good, swift kick in the pants, but still gentle enough so that its purpose is not lost on me.

All that to say, I've published more Life Lately posts than I care to admit, and as much as I think this type of material is as worthy as the next, I don't want to rely on these types of posts just for the sake of posting...because that is not what this blog is about. I say this more for my benefit than yours, but I do think its worth noting here; it's both healthy and necessary to periodically step back and ask ourselves why it is that we blog.

My recent hiatus gave me the time I needed to reevaluate the purpose of my blog and to bravely acknowledge and accept where it is leading me. This blog---as young as it is---has survived some experimental growing pains and nearly two years later, I like to think it has found its footing...or rather, I'VE found my footing. Hubs and I had a long conversation tonight about my blog and how it has grown and changed since the Fall of 2010---accurately mirroring the changes and transitions my life has taken in such short time. We talked about what I had hoped to achieve from it and ultimately the direction I want to take it. Where do I go from here?

So...lots of food for thought.

And I'm chewing on that for a bit.

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But Life, Lately? Busy. Full. Challenging. And I wouldn't change a thing.

01: My friend Emily says that it looks like I'm strumming a guitar...I love her interpretation.
02: Phil and I took a quick break for an afternoon pick-me-up; tea for me, Frap for him.
03: MAUI! ...the land where palm trees sway!
04: So happy to have my Momma and stepdad make their annual trip out here to visit us.
05: I have ZERO need for these shoes, but I keep thinking about them.
06: Fresh Ahi...he's a happy boy.
07: 'Love these two.
08: The view from our table at brunch in Napili Bay.
09: Live it.
10: My husband, hanging out with a couple 'o chicks.
11: Our reward for late-winter rain.
12: My first month with them and sadly, not super impressed.
13: We took The Parentals here to celebrate their anniversary. And the food was screamin'!
14: Mani/Pedi with my Momma...and now there's a party happenin' on mah big toe.
15: Fresh Mahi. We're eatin' good these days.
16: South side beach day.
17: Ten years.
18: Happy Hour cocktails at the Grand Wailea.
19: Afternoon sunshine with my sunshine.
20: Full-moon dining amidst palm trees and tiki torches.
21: Soul Detox on the beach. #shereadstruth

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Thank you everyone for your sweet, congratulatory comments on Phil and I celebrating ten years. We're happy up in here. Happy Monday, friends.