emac's journal

We run towards what is enticing. Whether it be a new city, a job, or a relationship, we run towards that which is alluring. Allure is better...

It's officially my favorite time of year. I love the fall. All things pumpkin I adore. I especially love Christmas, however, more than a...

This 4 day weekend has been amazing. My last thanksgiving was a hard one to beat, I was living in Colorado and the Van Essen clan let me cra...

Today felt nice and long. Honestly, it felt like my morning was dragging on for days, but I decided to enjoy the extra hour I was given. I...

I love creating dishes. I am obsessed with it. Real and alive food that turns into a masterpiece is so life-giving to me. It is my form of ...

I had a friend come up and stay with me this weekend. As we were driving from Santa Monica back to my house in the city, she said “ it is ...

Most mornings are characterized by me feeling my phone vibrate and me thinking, “shoot dog this is early”. Recently, I have...