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The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching

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  • 🌷 Learning to Be Soft After a Hard Start

    🌷 Learning to Be Soft After a Hard Start

    I didn’t grow up with softness. But slowly, I’m learning that true strength doesn’t mean staying guarded — it means letting yourself be seen. This is my journey back to softness.

    September 14, 2025
  • A New Chapter: My Birthday Reflections on Growth & Self-Love

    A New Chapter: My Birthday Reflections on Growth & Self-Love

    Birthdays have never been a big deal for me. Growing up, I never had parties or big celebrations, so I never really got into the habit of making a fuss about them. But as I reflect on this past year, I realize that birthdays don’t have to be about the parties or the grand gestures—they…

    March 24, 2025
  • Why I Haven’t Been Able to Blog Lately

    Consistency is key to blogging. However, life often poses unexpected challenges, disrupts routines, and sidelines creative pursuits. As a blogger, the frustration of falling silent in the digital world. Today, I want to share the reasons for my recent absence from the blogosphere with you. Life Happens: Sometimes, life simply gets in the way. Whether…

    April 26, 2024
  • How Practicing Gratitude can Improve Mental Health.

    How Practicing Gratitude can Improve Mental Health.

    Practicing Gratitude: A Simple Way to Improve Your Mental Health Have you ever felt down or stressed out? Have you ever been in a bad mood? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with their mental health daily. But did you know that practicing gratitude can help? Gratitude is the act of being thankful…

    January 10, 2024
  • The One Ingredient You Need for Gorgeous Skin

    Transform your skin with this single ingredient that has been hailed as the holy grail of skincare. Learn how to incorporate it into your routine and reap the benefits of radiant skin. We all know that Skin care isn’t about just following the latest trends, it’s about understanding what’s right for your body and discovering…

    October 25, 2023
  • 10 Hair Care Tips for Healthy Hair

    10 Hair Care Tips for Healthy Hair

    Having healthy and shiny hair is a symbol of beauty and confidence. But taking proper care of your hair can be tricky and time-consuming. Here are 10 hair care tips that you can use to keep your hair looking beautiful. In Conclusion: Taking proper care of your hair is essential if you want to have…

    May 2, 2023
  • A moment of clarity

    My mission is not loud or neatly defined. It is about building a life that feels honest, sustainable, and aligned with who I am becoming. This reflection explores intention, growth without burnout, and learning to trust the process even when the path forward is not fully clear.

    January 9, 2026
  • Beginning Again, Quietly

    Beginning Again, Quietly

    A gentle January reset focused on intentional living, quiet growth, and beginning again without pressure. A reflective reminder that progress doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.

    January 3, 2026
  • Closing the Year Gently | My Reflections on Rest, Healing & Growth

    A quiet end-of-year reflection on slowing down, honoring rest, releasing pressure, and closing the year with intention rather than urgency.

    December 30, 2025
  • The Relationships that impacted me positively this year.

    What relationships have a positive impact on you? As the year comes to a close, I’ve found myself thinking less about who stayed and more about how certain relationships made me feel. Not every meaningful connection was loud or constant. Some were quiet, steady, and grounding. And looking back, those are the ones that mattered…

    December 30, 2025
  • ✨ What I Bought From SHEIN: Affordable Fitness & Beauty Finds I Actually Use

    Affordable SHEIN fitness and beauty finds I actually bought, used, and still love. From workout sets to lash clusters, here’s an honest review of budget-friendly pieces worth trying.

    December 19, 2025
  • The Skills and Lessons that I’ve Learned Recently

    What skills or lessons have you learned recently? Lately, I have been learning to slow down because my body and mind need it. I am realizing that I do not have to respond to everything immediately or carry everything at once. I have learned to listen to my body more. When I feel tired, tense,…

    December 18, 2025
  • When life unfolds differently than planned

    A year ago, I imagined my life would look more settled and aligned than it does today. I hoped for monetization, growth, and the ability to travel to see my mom. Instead, this season brought slow progress, unmet expectations, and quiet lessons about patience, resilience, and redefining what real growth looks like.

    December 17, 2025
  • A Letter to the Girl Who Prayed Through the Pain

    A gentle letter to the version of myself who learned strength before she ever felt safe. A reflection on healing, faith and becoming the woman she prayed to grow into.

    December 12, 2025
  • How Working Out Helps Me Release Stress

    Working out has become one of my favorite ways to release tension and manage stress-related pain. These simple movements help me clear my mind, reconnect with my body, and feel stronger from the inside out.

    December 11, 2025
  • Five Soft Skills I Didn’t Realize I Had

    Five Soft Skills I Didn’t Realize I Had

    Today I’m slowing down to recognize the quiet strengths I often overlook the simple things I’m actually good at. This soft moment is a reminder that even in busy seasons, there is beauty in acknowledging who I’m becoming.

    December 5, 2025
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