This month was one for challenging thought, distance, and learning yet again to say goodbye with grace.

August was a month filled with moments of, "wow, look at that light!" It was one of firsts and lasts, of cute toddlers and cute hedgehogs, of empty rooms, thought-provoking coffee dates, and singing around fire pits. It was spiced up with thunderstorm chases, awakened childhood memories, and a rekindled passion to create.

August had the tendency to feel lonely, yet it brimmed with light and new starts.