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Letter #24: Wait, Wasn't This Supposed To Be Fun?
And other takeaways from my 30 day sketching experiment
Apr 9 • Kelsey
Delightful!
Whimsical car washes, spinning cats, and breakfast banana splits
Apr 6 • Kelsey
Letter #23: My Vision Board Called — It's Time To Answer
A 30 day experiment in practice over perfection
Apr 2 • Kelsey
Delightful!
Furry passengers, colorful doodles, and a run-it-back camping trip with the girls
Mar 30 • Kelsey
Letter #22: Don't Sign For That Package
And other hot yoga thoughts
Mar 26 • Kelsey
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Letter #17: Long Live the Serial Hobbyist
Feb 19 • Kelsey
Letter #19: Maybe This Is Your Dream Life
Mar 5 • Kelsey
Letter #18: Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable
Feb 26 • Kelsey
Letter #21: I'm Building My Dream Life. So Why Do I Still Feel Burnt Out?
Mar 19 • Kelsey

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Delightful!
Unexpected snacks, a solo happy hour, and breathtaking camping views
Mar 23 • Kelsey
Letter #21: I'm Building My Dream Life. So Why Do I Still Feel Burnt Out?
When the life you're building starts to feel familiar — in the wrong ways
Mar 19 • Kelsey
Delightful!
Unexpected vending machines, icy backdrops, and an exciting milestone!
Mar 16 • Kelsey
Letter #20: How To Make Economy Feel Like First Class
You can't upgrade the seat. But you can upgrade everything else.
Mar 13 • Kelsey
Letter #19: Maybe This Is Your Dream Life
Or maybe it's not so far away
Mar 5 • Kelsey
Delightful!
New TJ's finds, an unpretentious art show, and a perfect weekend in the mountains
Mar 2 • Kelsey
Letter #18: Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable
Plus my favorite journaling companion to help those morning pages come alive
Feb 26 • Kelsey
Delightful!
Rain in LA, new hobbies, and kitty love
Feb 23 • Kelsey
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