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…
“Okay Google, why do I hate my birthday?” Ever since middle school I’ve hated my birthday. I’d dream of erasing the day or just running away altogether. I thought it was something only I went through, until yesterday. I lied on my bed, dreading yet another upcoming birthday, and wondered…
I am ready for marriage. Those words might be empty since I’ve never been married and have only been engaged once upon a time ago. It’s true, I have no idea what to expect in a marriage. But, to be honest, no one actually knows. Even those who have been…
1. Clean up your inbox. It’s time to unsubscribe from those emails you rarely open. Instead of deleting them when they come in, open the latest one and actually click unsubscribe. Don’t feel bad for doing something for you. Unless it’s a small newsletter (like mine), they probably won’t take…
