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An interesting topic was brought up the other night. Work ethic. Any time I hear the term "work ethic" I seem to cringe. Why? Because I've been accused of having a crappy one. My generation, in fact, has been accused of having some of the worst work ethics in the history of humanity. (Just wait … Continue reading On working hard for the money….

In this post, I'm referencing one of my favorite authors, Donald Miller. He's a brilliant writer and a pretty decent theologian. The reason I'm referencing his post, You Become Like the People You Hang Around, is because it was posted shortly after I wrote a piece about taking control of your life. Miller's musings were … Continue reading On other people having similar thoughts….

con·serv·a·tive –adjective 1. disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. 2. cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate. 3. traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit. lib·er·al –adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. 2. … Continue reading On changing your positions….

Probably most of you that read my posts have figured out by now that I am "religious." I hate that word. It has some hugely negative connotations. I also hate saying that I'm "spiritual" because, for me, it goes beyond that (though I have many many friends who consider themselves as such and I respect … Continue reading On reconciling faith with life…..

This past Sunday, I got to see something truly amazing. I watched someone's dream come true. Quite literally. Well, it had come true a few months ago, but this was the first time I actually got to see it. Ten years ago, I met my best friend at a small college in northern Minnesota. During … Continue reading On following your dreams…..

In less than a month, I'm turning 30. I know there are some people that either freaked out when they turned 30 or think that I should be freaking out about turning 30, but the truth of the matter is that I couldn't possibly be more excited! Husband and I are moving into our first … Continue reading On owning who I am….

This is a piece that I wrote for a Global Issues course a few weeks ago. The topic isn't necessarily something I'm passionate about, but it is something that I believe is an important issue. Enjoy...Comment...Think.... ___________________________________________________ Terrorism and environmental misconduct have common roots in selfishness and a lack of responsibility. As a 20-something in … Continue reading On taking responsibility…..

Confession: I am a chronic procrastinator. I always have been. I blame it on my ability to function extremely well under pressure and stress. I do some of my best work on a serious time-crunch. If someone gives me a deadline, I manage to push the work to the very last minute. But I wonder … Continue reading On waiting until the very (and I mean VERY) last minute….

At what point in one's life does "drama" become both unnecessary and unacceptable? For a long time, I figured that by the time I'd reached 25, it would have all ended. I went through a lot between the ages of 17 and 25 so I guessed that I'd be out of the thick of it … Continue reading On leading a drama-free life….