In the days leading up to my 30th birthday, I was a wreck. All I wanted to do was lie in bed, watch Harry Potter, and pretend to be a burrito blanket. You know, celebrate my 30th birthday the same way I celebrated turning 29. As far as birthdays go,…
Netflix announced their price will increase by $2 a month. Amazon will also join the club and raise the monthly subscription for Prime by $2. $2 is not a lot. Some of us might be able to round that up just by looking for change under the couch cushions. However,…
Language is our sharpest tool. We can use our words to hurt someone. We can pull out their passion and inspire them. And all too often we can offend someone by something we said and didn’t mean. In any relationship—whether it’s a co-worker, lover, or roommate—we use our words to…
Does anyone else feel like Christmas is approaching at the speed of light this year? It’s like while every other industry is sluggishly crawling along, the holiday is smashing through no matter what’s in the way. When You Have To Go Down A Busy Hallway To Go To The Bathroom…
It used to be a joke. I’d bump my head ever so slightly and say “oop I got a concussion ha ha.” But it’s not funny anymore. When you get a concussion, your head swings between feeling like Megamind or a caveman. Everything hurts your ears and eyes–even the moon…
Jealousy is an emotion that very commonly creates discord and strife in romantic relationships. While the impact this emotion has on a relationship can vary, it’s usually damaging and generally leads to some level of disconnection. Jealousy can be insidious, as it can start off with one partner feeling mildly concerned…
Since high school, I’ve tried to go to the Renaissance Festival every year. I was drawn by the incredible dresses, elaborate costumes, stunt shows, talented musicians, comedians, massive turkey legs, and of course live jousting! However, my latest brush with Ren Fest left much to be desired. While people are…
Memorial Day Weekend 2021. I just started a new job. Outside of some family emergencies, I haven’t taken any vacation days. This isn’t that uncommon for me. After I started doing mission trips for church, I needed to bank my vacation days to make sure that I had 40 hours…
“Oh good! I thought something was wrong with me,” my friend confessed. She had spent the day crying at random times and her emotions were all over the chart. “Nah, nothing’s wrong with you, it’s just that your body can’t perform optimally under the conditions you set,” I added and…
When people came up and asked if I could teach their kids how to play cello I said “Sorry, I’m not a teacher.” I never wanted to be a teacher. I never claimed to be a teacher. Teaching is not my superpower and that was fine by me. Spending day…
