Cloud 9 Archive

Exploring the art of intentional living through personal essays, photos, and thoughtful reflections. If you're craving authentic connection and deeper meaning, join me for honest storytelling where every photograph holds a piece of our shared human experience, and every reflection invites you to slow down and see the beauty hiding in ordinary days.

Hand feeding a deer at Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Education Park

Taylors Falls: The Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip

Located just an hour from the Twin Cities, Taylors Falls offers the perfect escape for fall color viewing, riverside hiking, and unexpected wildlife encounters. From Interstate State Park's dramatic cliffs to hand-feeding deer at Fawn Doe Rosa, here's your guide to a memorable Minnesota autumn day trip.

Oct 204 min read

How Art Helped Me Survive the Hardest Year of My Life

When everything felt like it was falling apart during my mom's illness, art became the one thing that made sense. Here's how art became my survival tool through the hardest year of my life, and what research says about why creating helps us heal.

Oct 84 min read

woman standing in front of a lake at dusk

You Don't Need Your Life Figured Out by 25 (And Here's Why That's Actually Good News)

Your timeline doesn't need to match anyone else's, and that's not just okay, it's often better. The pressure to have your life figured...

Oct 14 min read

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Taylors Falls: The Perfect Minnesota Fall Day Trip

How Art Helped Me Survive the Hardest Year of My Life

You Don't Need Your Life Figured Out by 25 (And Here's Why That's Actually Good News)

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