It’s no secret how much I love photos. Pre-marriage, pre-motherhood, 13-year-old Chelsea dubbed herself an unprofessional photographer. When I downloaded Instagram in 2012 (almost 10 years ago!), it fueled this happy habit. I was there for sharing moments and capturing…
on writing, failure 2 days into lent and staying with your pain
Imagine with me a special-occasion Friday. You have fun plans that night for a delicious and expensive meal with friends or your spouse. What if you spent the day eating snacks every hour, so that by the time dinner rolls…
Thoughts after one month off social media: crowding and inviting
My social media break was less about breaking an addiction to posting and more about replenishing my soul with what gives lasting nourishment. I’ve dubbed it ‘inspirational content fatigue.’ Maybe you can relate to my cycle: Get on Instagram. Scroll…
retreating and reentering (and a small blog announcement)
I’m taking a break from social media through the end of the year. And borrowing ‘retreating and reentering’ from a recent Desiring God article. Here’s a little backstory (feel free to skip to the end, you won’t hurt my feelings)….
freedom and new social media boundaries
The other week I felt extremely tense for a few days and could not for the life of me figure out why. Then, after many run-on sentences across my journal venting about it, it dawned on me: The expectation to…
I’m tired of acting like a wolf who can’t keep up.
Funny title, huh? Stay with me. Have you ever heard the phrase ‘wolf it down’? I’ve heard it used in reference to kids stuffing their faces with birthday cake or myself when I’m enjoying ice cream because I’m the weird…
how practicing simplicity in a particular area is freeing my soul
Last year as J and I prayed, brainstormed and decided on three values for our family. We considered how God has gifted us in regard to interests and joys as well as how to honor the Lord and our family’s…
what I learned from 10 months off social media
This post is where it all started. 2017, the year of no internet posting. Then I added blogging back. Why am I cutting the year a month short? I confess it isn’t because I’m dying without Instagram. It’s not even that…
2017, the year of no internet posting
I’ve devoted more time and energy to screens instead of faces for a long time. By God’s grace I have always held it in good balance. I haven’t idolized social media as a way for validation or affirmation. I know…
Trying To Simplify My Life And Focus On Less Media
Trying to simplify my life and focus on less screen time. Every social media outlet can be a source of life or death, it’s how you balance it, what you make it. I am a sharer, writer, creator, celebrating the…
Please Don’t Belittle Someone For Their Social Media Use
I don’t usually share posts like this, but it’s been on my mind for awhile, so I’m taking a leap of faith. I have been all over the social media map in the last five years. Seasons I was bored…
A New Vision For Instagram
I think I’m going dark on all platforms except Instagram. Photography is something I am genuinely passionate about. I love capturing candid interactions; I love documenting moments. I also deeply enjoy reading, learning, sharing, expressing myself, and encouraging other people….