I’m leaving my baby girl for the first time since she was born—cue every emotion under the sun. Yes, I know, she'll be a year in August, and it’s my FIRST time leaving her overnight. When I say it out loud, it sounds pretty pathetic. Seriously, Mikayla, cut the dang cord. Truth is, I’ve been … Continue reading 928 Miles of Vulnerability
Sunday and a Bloody Mary As I whipped up pancakes yesterday morning, my husband asked if I wanted a Bloody Mary. Pancakes, syrup and bloodies—not so sure about that combination. But it was Sunday and the day before our anniversary, so I just had to. When we wed two years ago, we exchanged letters and … Continue reading Sunday and a Bloody Mary
Welcome to The Joy Journal Hi, I’m Mikayla! When I was young, I created a “happy box.” It was an old shoebox plastered with images and quotes, hand-picked and clipped from teen magazines. In this box, I stored notes, receipts, tickets and photographs that carried meaning to me. The point was to collect things that … Continue reading About The Joy Journal
