

I've been nominated for the Liebster Award!
What an honor to be nominated and I want to thank Chauntel in her blog Lavender Linen & Lace. So now, it's time to pass on the torch. For...


A Pastor's Love: A Story of How Church Made Me Smile
He stands in his blue jacket outside of the church. He glances back and forth ready to greet anyone who comes near. Upon arrival, we were...


A Perspective on Blogging: Fear Me Not!
I've been blogging for almost 5 years now (off and on). Most of the time I do it for my own benefit. When I look back at previous blogs,...


Steps to Understanding Emotions: How to see Happy, Sad and More as They Are
As an emotionally charged female, I've been called "crazy," "irrational," and many other things to "help" me deal with being exactly who...


Top 6 Reasons to Save to Travel NOW
"Where do you think your next trip will be?" My roommate nonchalantly asked me about my travel plans this afternoon. She knows, as many...


How to Be Brave Despite Monsters in the Area
This past week I've been getting myself back into meditation and focusing on myself and my emotions in career choices. There was one...


Montage of Ethiopia: Amazing People and Things in a Nutshell
This week, I wanted to show off what I saw when I was in Ethiopia. Although I have many of these posted on Facebook, I wanted to...


Stuck: To Do or Not To Do
It's hard to actually write when you truly don't feel like it. After traveling abroad and sitting at my computer various times to write...


Lucky: A Poem of the Unashamed
How I lucky I was to be born In such a glorious place Where people are respected and honored Each person given a space. How lucky it is...


International Nomad.
He had just moved to Chicago. Three weeks ago. After living in California, China, Belgium, and more, he was ready to pursue another...