A collage of me

Some people write their story in journals, others paint it in bold brushstrokes on canva...but me? Sometimes, I piece it all together into something like this.

My husband made this digital collage for me, and it’s not just art. It’s me. Every little image, every color, every corner tells a piece of my story, and I just had to share it.

The background immediately brings me peace...I’s soft, calming, and filled with all my favorite colors. And right there in the middle is a water lily, my birth month flower, tucked next to a cozy open book on a bed, surrounded by tiny flowers. If you know me, you know how much I love reading... it'swhere I go to slow down, reflect, and just be.

The iced Starbucks latte? You already know. That’s my go-to. Comfort in a cup.

Running down the left side, you’ll see the word faith...because that’s not just a part of my life, it is my life. It’s the thread that’s held me together when everything else felt like it was unraveling.

Next to that, there’s a quote that says “I didn’t, but I will”...a little phrase Adrian and I always say. We even act it out with crab claws (because I’m a Cancer, and the crab is my zodiac sign). It's silly. It's ours. And it's sacred in its own little way.

The pink wax-sealed letter is for my love of writing...letters, stories, reflections. Words are how I heal. And that Stanley cup? That’s the Stanley. Light blue, just like mine, because hydration is healing too.

The white cat image symbolizes my sweet boy shadow...my ride-or-die soul pet who’s been by my side through every season. 15 years now!!

At the bottom is a yoga mat rolled and ready....because yoga and stretching have become part of my healing, both physically and mentally. With fibromyalgia and all the aches that come with it, these moments on the mat are when I reconnect with my body instead of fighting it.

The “Wookits” sticker at the top left? That’s what Adrian and I call each other...Wookit. It’s a love language all our own. The little paint brush shows my love for painting, and the camera with a heartbeat line? That’s going to be a tattoo one day. Photography is one of the things that makes me feel most alive.

The candle with the family tree etched on it reminds me of my roots. Family branches may grow in different directions, but our roots remain connected. That tree is a tattoo I want someday too...to remind me of who I am and where I came from.

And finally, Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada holds icons for Silk + Sonder and TikTok...two things I love and use every day. And of course, that iconic line: “That’s all.” A quote I say more than I probably realize.

This isn’t just a collage. It’s a mirror of my soul.

That’s all.

> “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” - Psalm 37:4

Kristen, Unfiltered Xo 💋