Taking a class in the local community college meant I was bound to meet with someone I knew when he or she was a baby. Today was the day. I was walking to the cafeteria to buy an overpriced water bottle – not that I wanted an overpriced water bottle, but I knew they would […]
Singles Awareness Day
Singles Awareness Day started off as a joke. For a very long time, the pressure is on for us singles to find someone in time for Valentine’s Day. Whether the pressure is from our parents, friends, or the media (thanks Hallmark channel), we just can’t escape it. At church, I don’t get it as often […]
Weekend Fun & Valentine’s Day
Happy Friday, friends! Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Tomorrow night, I’m babysitting. What else is new? Hah! But I raise a toast to all my single friends, whether or not you’re babysitting this weekend. You are loved. You are known. Your prayers are heard by God. And I’ve got you covered. Here are some […]
Single Again for Valentine’s Day
Okay, I admit, that title is misleading. I’ve always been single so Valentine’s Day was always any old day for me. The only thing I do every year is babysit for my church’s Couples’ Valentine’s Dinner. Good thing I love kids 🙂 You know what’s hard though? Honestly? The dancing. Seeing couples dance pierces my […]
My Two Steps Back
“I really don’t want to miss school,” is what my friend said when we all looked at our schedules to plan a trip. She’s a planner, organized and creative. Watching her live her life makes me want to buy calendars, storage containers, and Post-it notes. She’s focused and determined, but I know that there were […]
A Look Back at January & Turning 31
Every month, I’m looking back at the things I learned, loved, and lived through. I’m also looking forward at the next month. LEARNED It’s been pretty quiet on this blog lately. I’ve been savoring turning 31, but the truth is, I’m still not where I want to be. Progress is said to be two steps […]
When Things End
I held onto a vase of dead daisies far longer than I should have. Throwing them out meant letting go of the beauty and freshness flowers bring into our lives. Sure, the petals were brown and the stems were brittle, but they still made me smile. Endings are hard. It’s tough to let go of what […]
