Hello

It’s been [almost] four years since I began and completed my Tiny Mad Idea and The Year of 33 book. It’s wild how time flies, isn’t it? Even wilder when I reflect on that period of time to where I am now. Time has a funny way [not always funny] of bringing perspective, doesn’t it? Someone once told me not to write while I’m going through something, but to wait until I’ve made it through it. But I don’t think that approach captures the authenticity of the moment. When we are struggling, it is in those moments we most need a friend, a paintbrush, a pen, a keyboard. The most beautiful things come out of struggle, and I’m certain that the messiness of my inner world at that time not only was the catalyst for where I am now, but essential to healing through a process that felt good to me [even if I cringe from time to time reading back on things].

I’m so thrilled to be [just about] up and writing! It’s crazy to think I haven’t made it much of a priority, but that’s about to change soon! It’s taken me some time to put this space together, my very own, and if one of my dear friends [who has been helping me with it] didn’t tell me she wanted it done for her birthday present this year, it [probably] still wouldn’t be finished. She’s got my number, clearly.

Welcome friends, I am so happy you are here! Looking forward to connecting with all of you! Fun things to come!

xoxo

Ashley

P.S. Happy Birthday M.P!