2021 Resolutions
I’ve made a lot of strides in 2020. The pandemic gave me the opportunity to slow down and just ~be~ for a while. Although I felt like a failure at the beginning of the year, I’m seeing progress and a…
Imagine being heard at an Imagine Dragons concert
Tonight was a good reminder about how music and musicians can affect change.
Reflecting on the now
The hymn "Lead Kindly Light" is a good focal point for me in this particular time of my life. Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene-- one step enough for me.
Rise and SHOUT, this Cougar is OUT
Thank you, BYU. I’ll miss you.
“Thoughts and Prayers”
The reality is that things can get worse, and likely will. I'm a devout Christian and I truly believe that the world is going to continue getting worse before Christ comes again. If you don't believe in Christ, or a…
On a more spiritual note…
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Superheroes and real-life villains
We are in the age of superhero movies and TV shows. Marvel and D.C. are fighting for our attention and we don't have to be convinced to watch them. Whether or not we know the backstories of each hero doesn't…
It just takes some time, little girl you’re in the middle of the ride
There are days when it seems like everything is irritating and nothing is changing like it should. It feels like standing still while everything and everyone around you is moving so quickly that you can't even see anything except for…
Parting is such sweet sorrow
If I ever learn anything while being at home, it's that I love my parents even more every time I see them. Hugs from your parents (when your parents are as loving as mine) have some sort of healing powers.…
The princess and the queen: The woman who made me who I am
Explaining how I feel about my mom is an interesting thing to do. It's difficult to put into words, because I don't know how to properly describe the woman who not only gave me life, but gave my life meaning…
