a blog about a little bit of everything

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the life you want

I helped Ryan move back to school again last weekend, and I could tell he was having some uncertainty about his junior year and the immediate future. For starters, it’s the year you start to realize, “Oh…

glamping (and a misstep) in boone

What a slightly crazy and absolutely jam-packed weekend that was 90% roadtripping adventure and 10% impromptu hospital visit. This was my first trip to the Boone and Blowing Rock area, and really the first chance I’ve gotten…

a love letter to my friends

I have never been good at asking for help. So last week when people kept asking what they could do to help, I didn’t know how to answer. I knew deep down I couldn’t do this alone,…

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Hello, there

My grandpa always called me Katie, to my brother I’m “Chuck,” and sometimes people call me Kat, but most of the time I just go by Annie.

I’m a thinker and a free spirit. I’m happiest surrounded by trees. I find inspiration in road trips, spending time with the earth, and really great breakfast tacos.

Writing and photography are my therapy. Sometimes a simple change in perspective helps me see things more clearly.

I believe sharing experiences, having real conversations, and strengthening connections with others is what life is all about. Welcome to my journey, and thanks for coming along wherever it leads.