Life as I Didn’t See It
How is it that we can easily forget all that they have done for us? How can we throw away the very thing that has allowed us to have the freedom we now take for granted? Questions like these have…
Cookies and Caring
To the unknown friends who put forth effort to share with a girl who wouldn't let them see her: Thank you. It isn't your fault that I didn't want to see you. I appreciate the gesture, even if I couldn't…
“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…
No, it’s NOT okay
Honestly, there are no words I can think of to describe the way I'm feeling for my fellow human beings (I say human beings, because men are not excluded from this narrative). The deep sadness and empathy running through my…
LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO: Of broken hearts and weird sales tactics
So, former friend, if somehow you find yourself reading this post, I hope you get over it. I hope you get over us. LET IT GO. You were the one who ruined our friendship. You were the one who broke…
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…
The princess and her knight: Happy 30th, Josh!
Today marks my oldest brother’s 30th birthday! I figure that such a momentous birthday milestone should warrant a Josh appreciation blog post of its own. My brother and I are 7 years apart. We haven’t always been close, but I…
Getting out of my comfort zone: figuratively and literally
Hello, dear blog readers! It’s been a while, but I hope this post can begin to make up for it. Lately I’ve been dealing with PTSD from a car accident, which just added to my already difficult struggle with anxiety…
