I was going to title this post “10 Lessons I’ve Learned a Year Into the Real World,” but I really hate the term “real world.” It’s just obnoxious. There’s nothing more real about this world as opposed to the world I lived in five years ago. My responsibility has increased (especially my financial responsibility), but [Continue Reading…]

Two months ago I promised to blog more and I didn’t. Last month I promised to blog more and I didn’t. So here we are with only two new posts in two months and I apologize for not staying true to my word. There are a million reasons why I haven’t had the time, motivation, [Continue Reading…]

Did you know that February 17th was Random Acts of Kindness Day? Neither did I. Until this morning, when I received an automated text message from a company I subscribe to reminding me. Thank you, random arts and crafts supply store, for letting me know. I love random acts of kindness. (Who doesn’t?) I think [Continue Reading…]

Dearest Angela, We are quite the unexpected pair. You with your long, wild hair, loud, contagious laugh, and bedroom without a proper floor for the clothes that pile on top of it. And me–always in a ponytail, calculated, more reserved. But somehow we both knew. On that January night when we decided to get to [Continue Reading…]

Who hasn’t had one of those mornings? (You know the ones.) Alarm sounds. You roll over. Look at the clock. Growl. Stay in bed. Alarm sounds again. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. By the time your feet are actually touching the floor, you’re already in a terrible mood, mad at the world, and annoyed that the sun had [Continue Reading…]

Today at church we discussed pain and suffering, specifically “Why does God allow pain and suffering?” It was a beautiful service, but I cried all the way through it. Sobbed at some points. Life can be heavy sometimes. I was going to write a more thoughtful post, but sometimes the best thing is laughter and [Continue Reading…]

{Insert *Sparkle!* here} Just kidding…well, kind of. The weather’s getting colder, day-to-day life is starting to feel just a smidge monotonous (read: boring). No fear! There are lots of ways to make the mundane marvelous! Here are some of my personal favorites… 1. Shower with Candles Many-a-morning are spent showering sans overhead lights and instead with a [Continue Reading…]

Many days, I post inspiration or a list or a DIY project or a long story…but today, I’m only going to write down quiet thanks and gratitude. Today, I’m thankful… For being genuinely happy. For a community of believers who not only encourages me but make me laugh. For possibility and opportunity. For apples and [Continue Reading…]

On this day, September 11th, 2013, I, like many Americans, am remembering the day 12 years ago that changed history forever. {source} I will never forget the look of terror on my 5th grade teacher’s face as he closed the windows and locked the door. All of my classmates and I sat tight in our [Continue Reading…]