a blog about a little bit of everything

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the life you want

I helped Ryan move back to school again last weekend, and I could tell he was having some uncertainty about his junior year and the immediate future. For starters, it’s the year you start to realize, “Oh…

glamping (and a misstep) in boone

What a slightly crazy and absolutely jam-packed weekend that was 90% roadtripping adventure and 10% impromptu hospital visit. This was my first trip to the Boone and Blowing Rock area, and really the first chance I’ve gotten…

a love letter to my friends

I have never been good at asking for help. So last week when people kept asking what they could do to help, I didn’t know how to answer. I knew deep down I couldn’t do this alone,…

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Hello, there

My grandpa always called me Katie, my brother calls me Chuck, and sometimes I go by Kat, but most people just call me Annie.

I’m a thinker and a free spirit. I don’t usually like to plan things. I’m happiest surrounded by trees. I believe in road trips, spending time in nature, and great breakfast tacos.

Writing and photography are my therapy, and I take my camera pretty much everywhere. Sometimes a simple change in perspective helps me see things more clearly.

Sharing experiences, honest conversations, and connections with others is what life’s all about. Welcome to my journey, and thanks for coming along wherever it leads.