The Crazy Things We Do for Love: The Price of Insecurities
The Crazy Things We Do for Love: The Price of Insecurities Say what you want about Kanye West, but so many of his songs have spoken to my soul. His “All Falls Down” is number one on that list. While I have the incomparable Ms. Lauryn Hill to thank for the original song, I tip […]
Everyone Has a Story to Tell: 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book (or Not)
Everyone Has a Story to Tell: 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book (or Not) If you’ve stumbled across my content or read my bio, then you would know that books are a major part of my life. I read them, write them, edit them, and critique them on the regular. Having worked with books […]
Place vs Position: Which One Really Matters in Relationships?
Place vs Position: Which One Really Matters in Relationships? Whether in movies or real life, it’s always bothered me to hear people say “play your position” or “know your place.” Quite often, the individuals who say this are likely involved with multiple people at once when, in reality, no one has a true place or […]
What’s Your Relationship Status?
What’s Your Relationship Status? Just last week (April 2018), I reviewed the information I had visible on my Facebook profile, eager to update my relationship status. Because I had never been in a “real relationship,” my relationship status mostly read “it’s complicated” for years. Now that I think about it, why was this even an […]
“If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Get in the Kitchen!”
“If You Can’t Stand the Heat: Get in the Kitchen!” I’m writing this blog entry on day three of the Hurricane Ida aftermath (2021). This has been the biggest storm to hit Louisiana in years, and I’m so grateful that my family and I are alive to tell the story. Just from reading the title, […]
Expecting the Unexpected: Why the Worst Thing Might Be the Best Thing
Expecting the Unexpected: Why the Worst Thing Might Be the Best Thing Here it is at the start of a new year (2018), and I’m facing one of my worst fears. Trust me, it’s not what you think. It’s possible computer damage from a water spill, which means possible repairs and money that I don’t […]
The Art of Letting Go: How Holding On Can Hold You Back
The Art of Letting Go: How Holding On Can Hold You Back For years, I’ve struggled with letting go of the past. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t let go of all the things I didn’t do and probably should’ve done, or all the things I did do and probably shouldn’t have done. […]
Still Standing: How to Face Adversity and Win!
Still Standing: How to Face Adversity and Win! If you’ve read the title, I know you’re probably singing the chorus from the gorgeous and amazingly talented Monica’s song “Still Standing.” When I first heard the song in 2009, I was in college, living my absolute not best life. I was dealing with the aftermath of […]
Class Is in Session: The True Cost of Education
Class Is in Session: The True Cost of Education For most millennials, our college days are long gone, but for others, they’re just beginning. The possibility of new experiences, new friends, new opportunities, and new relationships are enough to get anyone excited about college. Some of you college grads are probably having flashbacks about all […]
Get to Know Me: 30 Things about Me
Get to Know Me: 30 Things about Me Y’all, I can’t believe I’m in my thirties, and I can honestly say I love it here. There’s so much clarity and peace on this side, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. In celebration of my three decades of life, here are 30 things that […]