Answering questions about life in post-grad
Hello, gentle readers! Somehow we’ve blinked and it’s December. Hope you’re keeping warm, perhaps with some hot chocolate and a cozy giant wearable blanket (true story!). I figured it would be fun this month to share with you all my favorites leading up to my favorite post of the year – my yearly highlights and … Continue reading Best Podcast Episodes of 2025
Father Elijah: the Apocalypse is quite a masterpiece. It is of a time, though it was written more than 25 years ago, and the world has changed immensely since its publication. At the heart of this novel is a priest whose life journey launches him into a journey larger than himself. The novel references Lord … Continue reading A Costly Journey | Quote Series
Gentle readers, forgive me for my digital silence. Work got so very stressful and time slipped by and here we are. Winter is slowly crouching at the door, and I have officially timed my heater to turn on before I wake so I don’t feel cold in the mornings. I am so glad for daylight … Continue reading Rhythms for an Intentional Life
Gentle readers, this weekend I sat down and read 400 pages while sitting on the couch. It feels like it’s been a while since I had a slow weekend morning without running errands or plans. Given my enjoyment with reading lately and my musical obsessions, I venture to share with you my books and songs … Continue reading Books and Songs for Fall 2025
Dear friends! As I write this, I am procrastinating on writing a cover letter for a cool job. My internship will end in a few months and the nagging from family members has already begun. I had a productive morning sprucing up my resume and now it’s time to grease the wheels and get back … Continue reading hope in the job hunt
I’ve been feeling kind of off for a few years, and then after a long TikTok scroll, I realized I’m having a quarter life crisis. The concept of a quarter life crisis isn’t revolutionary, but the idea that ME, I’m having that quarter life crisis actually is so helpful. I’m at a point in my … Continue reading my quarter life crisis is right on time!
This morning I listened to a podcast on discerning God’s movements in this season of your life. God has been awful quiet this September. Or have I just not been listening? At the beginning of this year I got a new journal and I’ve been using it to record words I’ve received from God. Depending … Continue reading the murky waters of living 💧
This weekend I set out to do something I had never done before. As my previous baking adventures started due to a deep craving, this time I was craving croissants. I didn’t quite have the time for it, but I really wanted some and desired to power through anyway. I started late Sunday afternoon. I … Continue reading a lesson in the dough
Despite being at this job since March, I have yet to invite you into my routines. I figured I would share with you a simple normal day at work. Tuesday, September 16, 2025 This morning was the first time in a while it felt like I had a difficult time getting up. It was pretty … Continue reading work day in my life 🚕
Hi friends! Life has been murky and sweet and all things shaken together and pressed, and it’s always a good practice to notice what is bringing you joy. So I submit my glimmers to you and I hope you share your own! 001. Jon Kalman Stefansson This Icelandic writer has captured my attention. He writes … Continue reading glimmers of life vol. 2
Adulthood can feel like a whirlwind of new information, exciting and overwhelming at the same time. I’m a few years into it, and I’ve learned a few things (at least I hope). It’ll take years for things to pan out in the ways you think A little more than a decade after its notoriety, Girls … Continue reading what they don’t tell you about adulthood
Coming to the end of my journaling, the question I have to ask myself is this: Can you invite joy into the room?
Studying Life with Gigi 