Christen Krumm

Reader | Writer | Serious Coffee Drinker

Writing Goals Not Resolutions

Writing Goals Not Resolutions

I am not a big “New Years Resolution” person. I try to be, but I always feel that I set myself up for failure more than anything. Goals, however. That’s my thang. I remember dad teaching the importance of goals growing up. While I can’t exactly remember what he said I do know that he was always letting us know… Read More

5 on a Friday

5 on a Friday

1. I don’t generally ever drink coke — as a rule . . . except for maybe the occasional shared drink at the movies. During pregnancy, all bets are off. These past couple of weeks Cherry Coke is my go to. Cherry Coke. I don’t even like coke. Pregnancy is so weird. 2. Waiting on baby Scout to get here… Read More

Currently

Currently

reading: Finishing up Tasha Alexander’s Behind the Shattered Glass, about to start this book. And getting a big stack ready to take with me to Florida at the end of the month. I’ll share more about that stack later this week. doing: Work. Working a lot of hours this week/month — and it feels good! Also, doing a lot of… Read More

Seven Years

Seven Years

Today marks seven years with my best friend. It was a crazy, whirlwind dating experience, fast engagement, magical wedding. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Seven years, four kids (first in heaven, one in belly), two cats, one dog, nine moves, two states, three towns, countless kisses, and many adventures later we are still so in love, and he’s… Read More

Ponderings

Ponderings

It has been a quiet couple of weeks on the blog front. Rainy outside is making for cozy, lazy (ok not so lazy) days. This article (note: it’s pretty graphic/gritty—not for the faint of heart) has my soul hurting and my head thinking. What are we doing/teaching girls these days? We as adults—why are we ok with this? What are… Read More

Things of Note

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