Is balance. Knowing that everything isn't going to be some beautiful fairytale every single day. Knowing that there will be hardship and troubles and fights that seem like the end of the world. It is being strong when the other is weak and letting the other person be your strength when you feel too weak [...]
Letter Home
Three weeks ago, I took a week of paid vacation and traveled home to spend time with family. I didn't realize how refreshing spending time with my loved ones could be, and I went back to work feeling refreshed and renewed. In going home, my family taught me a few lessons that I had been [...]
Our Stories
Our stories are the very best parts of us. The memories you feel the most deeply, those are your stories. Don't run from them, don't be afraid of them, and challenging though it may be, embrace them. Unfortunately, we live in a society where we are always supposed to present ourselves at our best. But [...]
The Real You
In this phase of life, I hope you find what you’re looking for... the real you. Maybe the timing was wrong, Maybe you’re really good at stringing other people along; But I thought I knew who you really were. I get it, people change and there’s nothing wrong with that. But as the number one [...]
Grow Through
We all go through things, but how often do we grow through things? Consider it -- when was the last time a situation shaped or changed your life, but left you feeling just the same? Oftentimes, this happens in negative situations and we come out feeling worse. Instead of taking the opportunity to learn from what happened, [...]
Stand for Something
Stand for something, or fall for anything. It is easy to become complacent in our everyday lives and lose sight of the goals we have set for ourselves. It is easy to become so caught up in the demands of a job, relationship, or other people that we fail to continue doing what’s necessary for [...]
Everything Must Go
Everything must go, Liquidation, final sale. The owner would like to go on To pursue more lucrative ventures, And occupy a space worth looking at.The owner wishes to possess curves that accent the silhouette, Instead of curves that seem bulky and ill-fittingAnd a trunk that is made up of muscle, Not dead weight. After lengthy [...]
Dead Weight
Would you willingly carry around a 75-pound backpack during every moment of your day? Throughout every event -- whether it be exercise, a recital, or while you were trying to relax? Most people wouldn't... but when put into perspective, many of us do this every day with various interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, relationships start in a [...]
The Journey
Having a type A personality can be frustrating sometimes. While I love being organized and having things planned out, but when things happen -- when life happens, it turns my world upside down. It's frustrating when it seems like my plans are falling apart in front of me or changing so fast that I can't catch up. But [...]
Confirmation
In the face of rejection, it is easy to beat yourself down and lose the will to get back up. And that's where God steps in... It's been a little over a week since I turned 22 and in that time I've been on an emotional rollercoaster. Ever since I graduated, I have been hellbent [...]
Wide-Eyed & Wonderstruck 