Photo by Ahmet Sali on Unsplash Now is not the perfect time for me to be blogging. My life is a mess. I keep waiting for more things to be settled before I start writing and sharing my voice again. But I'm learning that that's not how life works. So here I am, in the process of cleaning and decluttering a house before we can move more of our boxes and furniture into it instead ... Continue Reading
Why I’m Glad My Life Isn’t Working Out The Way I Thought It Would
Photo by Paula Brustur on Unsplash When I was younger, my dream was to be a writer for the New York Times or Time Magazine. Now I’m still living in the area where I grew up, writing and editing for a publication during the day and channeling me feelings and thoughts here by night/on weekends/whenever inspiration strikes. I can honestly say I never thought I’d be where I am in life right ... Continue Reading
Who Are You?
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash I used to say I was a really quiet, shy girl who never wanted to rock the boat and who always wanted to keep the peace among people. I was just a homebody, a typical Cancer who likes to stay in my shell at home. I realized I was craving connections but never put myself out there or tried because "that wasn't who I was." The cycle repeated for years, even ... Continue Reading
A Worthy Message For Those Who Need It
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash You are worthy, whether you wear makeup or not, whether you have a traditional job or not, whether you're happy all the time or have depression or are anywhere in between. Regardless of where you shop, how much money you make, how much your bills are. You are worthy. You matter. You have value and add to the lives of those around you. You have ... Continue Reading