Tattoos are kind of hilarious to me. I'm often perplexed at how emotionally violent people can get about either their love of or hatred of them. I've seen people get oddly judgemental toward people who have them; but I've seen the flip-side, too. I've seen people with tattoos get oddly preachy about the reasons they … Continue reading On temporary pain….
On learning to love again….
Confession: I have struggled with feelings of hatred and fear for a really long time. Mostly, these feelings are directed at myself or at situations I find myself in. I hate the high arches in my feet. I hate that my gums are receding. I hate that I have a five-head (and I especially hate … Continue reading On learning to love again….
On the fear of change….
I'm getting ready to move in the next several months. To another state. With more than just a duffel bag and a stereo. Sure, I've lived in another country (Canada) and another state (Minnesota), but when one moves away from home for college, it's not quite the same as moving away from home for...life. I'm … Continue reading On the fear of change….
On the first signs of love….
So I'm reading this book right now, Captivating. I honestly never thought I'd pick up a book like this. I'm not usually one for the churchy, Jesus-y books. They tend to be more than a little cliche, overbearing, and, well, judgmental. At least, that's my experience with this type of book. But it came on … Continue reading On the first signs of love….
On missing the words….
Is it weird that I'm unnerved by the lack of writing going on around me? I have so many writer friends and so many of us are just, well, not writing right now...or any more. It's sad. And I honestly hope it's just a season we're all in. I miss reading the recipes, the quotes, … Continue reading On missing the words….
On reflections….
Well, it's that time of year. The time when I reflect on the year that's past and what lies ahead. This was a big year. Bigger than I expected, in many ways. I experience so much more than I ever intended to, in both good and bad, happy and sad ways. The bad and the … Continue reading On reflections….
On the dead and the dying….
Today is Halloween which means in two days, many people I know will be celebrating Day of the Dead. I'm always fascinated by this tradition. Two of my oldest friends (and many of their family members) gather at their grandparents gravesite and have a big picnic and celebrate the magical lives of those they've lost. … Continue reading On the dead and the dying….
On fighting fights and running races….
Over the last year, I've had some pretty emotional days. Big highs, bigger lows. It's been a pretty intense 12+ months. Sometime in early -2012, I decided to put some of the angst to good use and start running. Like, really running. I've tried my hand (or foot, as it were) at this a couple … Continue reading On fighting fights and running races….
On internal bleeding….
It's been a long time since I've really written anything from my heart. I love writing, but with the chaos that has been my life for nearly a year, I've found myself only able to write with the help of "prompts" delivered to my inbox every day. It's like I have to force myself NOT … Continue reading On internal bleeding….
On urban hunting….
I'm a bargain hunter. I love shopping around for the best deal, whether it's groceries or a new dress or a flight. I just love it! I'm not sure where the thrill lies in bargain hunting, but it's something of a stress release for me. I have no idea why. That said, I draw the … Continue reading On urban hunting….
Use. The. Clutch. 