Hi friends, I’m Carrie. I’m wife to a math teacher and mom to three girls.
I love books, coffee, and Michigan’s four seasons. Job titles I’ve held include communications coordinator, youth librarian, school secretary, and inventory control specialist (a fancy term for shipping & receiving at a bookstore). I love personality typing (ISFJ, Enneagram 9w1, and Obliger here).
As I settle into my mid-30s, I’ve begun to explore what it means to thrive in my life, instead of just survive. My kids are growing up, and I have the chance to finally breathe (and sleep!). I’m learning ways to truly enjoy the big and the little things in life and live intentionally. My family and friends are important to me, and so are simplicity and rest.
I don’t consider myself a “minimalist”, at least not in the current definition of the buzzword. I enjoy things. I enjoy activities. Sometimes I even enjoy busyness. But there are aspects of the minimalist lifestyle that appeal to me. What I hope to accomplish in this space is to share stories of little ways I’m finding balance between too much and not enough.
Now that I’ve tasted some contentment in my life, I want to guard myself against the “tired of being tired” feeling. I want to spend my days in the sweet sunshine, living my life with purpose and intentionality. Will you join me?