The Minimalist: Simplify, create, and thrive with clarity and purpose.

So this is where we’re at in life. I am excited about nightstands and the project we just finished and you’re reading about it. ha! Let me backup a bit and tell you why we I decided that Carl should build me a set of nightstands. Sometime in October I drug Carl around nightstand shopping, <how many times am I going to type nightstands?>…anyways. The _________ we found were either $800 a piece or junk particle board that you had to fully assemble yourself. I figured, if we are already assembling then why not just make them.

Hi Friends! I hope this letter finds you well. As for me... well, just look at the picture to see how I’m doing. Ha! I’m sitting here on this beautiful Sunday morning—37 degrees and sunny—trying to figure out how to share all that’s going on in my life without sounding like a whiny baby... because honestly, I’m 100% content right now. But here’s the thing: life has this funny way of speeding up without us realizing it, right?

Conflict is an inevitable part of life that we all face at one time or another, and our responses to it are what set us apart. Some individuals remain calm in the face of challenges, while others may react explosively to even minor issues. Life tests our patience in various ways—be it from a difficult coworker or a family member. It can be a real struggle to find the strength to rise above it all.

All of my photo memories are reminding me that it’s been 2 years…2 years since we survived one of the hardest parts of our building process. Site prep is one thing, cutting trees and burning brush…but excavation, plumbing water/electrical - all of that part takes A LOT of brain power and manual labor. The best word to describe October 2022 was grueling: extremely tiring and demanding…but guess what? We made it through and learned a whole lot along the way.