That was the first thought that came to mind when I opened this blog again. I did not have a clear idea of what I wanted to write, but I knew I felt the urge to start typing and let whatever was sitting in my mind come out here. It has been a long time since I have written here (not announcement type things, but writing…just to write), and returning to this space feels like trying to hear myself…

Centering My Chi has always been a space for reflection, creativity, and navigating life’s transitions with intention. For years, this blog has held my inner thoughts, reflections and has been a space for release. But recently, I’ve felt a strong pull to share more of these conversations in a way that feels immediate, personal, and alive. I’ve realized it’s time to speak these thoughts out loud,…

A Quiet Return It has been a few years since I last wrote here. I was actively creating and experimenting in other spaces, but I always knew this space would be here for me when I needed to return. Life did not stop. It simply shifted. Motherhood, hormones, seasons of doubt, seasons of growth, lessons learned and long stretches of feeling creatively quiet all had their turn. This space has…

Testing…123. Testing…123. The Struggle is Real It’s good to know that this blog still works because I have been neglecting it, but I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I knew I would come back around at some point, but I just wasn’t sure when. I have to be honest and say that I’ve been struggling with finding balance in my life. In my last post, which I wrote about six months ago, I talked about…

I just wanted to check in because I had a little time today to blog my random thoughts. I never knew how much time I had before (pre-mom) until I had to use my time to care for another little human being. I’m having to shift my priorities and cut out things here and there until I figure out how to better manage my time. I’m learning to be more organized and intentional with my days as well. Time…

Today is my mom’s birthday and I found this poem I wrote. I Wish…But You Knew I Wish You Could Hold Him, Kiss Him, Hug Him Squeeze Him. Just like you told me You would. You said to me, One day you’ll have A baby boy named Pilot And he is protected And loved, on both earth And Heaven above. He loves to travel And has curly hair He’s wearing a peacoat And a big smile With plenty of hugs to…

March(ing) into a New Season

It’s March and finally spring! I am so excited about this new season. I’ve been trying to post for the last couple of days about the joys I’ve experienced lately, but I keep getting sidetracked or pulled away, only to come back to a blank blog page. So let’s try this again… Prepping The last time I blogged, I mentioned that I was preparing to welcome a baby boy. And he’s finally here! But before…

We are already into the second week of February, and I just feel like this month is about to zoom past me. To be honest, I am just feeling really behind on everything. I have a thousand things on mind. Unfocused The main thing on mind is that I am preparing to have a baby. Surprise! I’m still surprised myself. I am not pregnant, so I can physically move around at a normal pace, but I’m having a…

I just wanted to do a quick check in because I’ve been feeling all over the place, so I figured, I would just hop on my blog to brain dump. So what has been on my mind? New Phone? I’ve been debating getting a new phone. The iPhone 12 to be exact. I am actually pretty cheap then it comes to technology. Ok. I’m not cheap…but usually, I’ll keep my gadgets ’til the wheels fall off. I don’t need the…

What You Water Grows

I wanted to check in because I can’t go too long without blogging or capturing my thoughts because a week will turn into a month, and a month into two months…then next thing you know, I will forget the last time I updated my blog. This can happen with a lot of things in life, whether a it’s a project, a friendship / relationship, or whatever it is that demands attention and time. Wherever your…

2021 – Happy New Year!

We made it to 2021!!! I am starting to settle into the new year and I’ve been reflecting the challenges that I’ve overcome this past year, but also the blessings and growth I experienced during 2020. I’m So Thankful Here are 20 Things I am thankful for in no particular order…just thinking off the top of my head: My Faith Family Friends Health I’m still in my right mind Roof over my head Food on…

Chicember 2020 – 25

Merry Christmas!!! I Did It! Today is the 25th and the last day of Chicember! I actually logged into my blog for 25 days straight. I am sooo proud of myself. It’s not like this is life-changing, but I’m just proud I completed my self-challenge. Some days I didn’t even have the energy to log in, but I did anyway, so I’m patting myself on the back. As basic as posting my thoughts may seem, I…

Chicember 2020 – 24

Today was the most basic Christmas Eve I’ve had in a long time. I’m not mad it. It was just basic. This picture is a throwback because I did not “dress” up to get into the holiday spirit this year. I didn’t even put on a Christmas hat. I hope I don’t sound like a grinch, but I’ve never done the matching pajamas thing…maybe next year. I think we are going to go Hard in 2021…watch!…