Tag: #SubsribeToQuillandClawsBlog
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When the Chaos Settles Into Your Bones
A week of exhaustion, renovation chaos, long workdays, and learning when to slow down. From Monday mayhem to quiet moments of relief, this is a reflection on mental overload, resilience, and finding stillness when the noise finally fades.
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Thanksgiving: A Beautiful Mess of Chaos, Coffee and Glitter
This Thanksgiving was equal parts cozy and chaotic—from a sleepy North Carolina town to a house full of warmth, noise, and unforgettable family moments. Between road-trip coffee, energetic kids, good food, and one boldly rude stranger, the holiday was anything but boring. Here’s a heartfelt, humorous recap of a perfectly imperfect Thanksgiving.
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Taking a Cozy Thanksgiving Pause
Hi everyone! I’m writing with a quick update: I won’t be publishing a new post this week. I’m traveling for Thanksgiving and choosing rest instead of writing from a rushed or tired place. 🍂 Next week, I’ll be back with a warm little Thanksgiving recap, a few moments that surprised me, and whatever reflections follow…
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Am I the Problem?
“It’s a terrifying thing to wonder if you’re the villain in your own story.” Quill Have you ever realized there’s an odd silence that falls right after something goes south? There’s one question that’s been clinging to the back of my mind like a leech. “Am I the problem?” No curiosity. No reflection. Just Accusatory.…
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Overcoming Inexperience in Dating: A Candid Reflection
I want to date. There–it’s out in the open. And I immediately want to book a ticket to Timbuktu and pretend I never admitted that out loud. The truth is I’m a young adult and dating feels…terrifying. Not in the “Someone might murder me” kind of way (though honestly, have you seen the world we…
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The Apology I Never Got, and the One I Gave Myself
“Some silences feel heavier than words. Some goodbyes never quite finish saying themselves.” Quill Today, I have been asking myself what to post about and truly I was torn between two topics. Mainly because each one has their own kind of “heaviness” that can be difficult for people to discuss. After much debate, I decided…
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Taming Your Ever-Growing To-Do List
Ever feel like your to-do list has a mind of its own? Mine started simple: dishes, laundry, a spreadsheet. Now? Alphabetizing spices, reorganizing drawers… it’s basically a monster. In this post, I break down why our brains make lists never-ending, the sneaky ways we overwhelm ourselves, and a few playful fixes to tame the chaos—without…
