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….

There have been some fun changes going on in the office as of late. My desk got moved, which means that in the four years I've worked here, I've lived at five different desks (and have had three different job titles). The move happened while I was taking some time off to ski...I got a … Continue reading On sensing control…..

For some time now, I've been thinking about anger...bitterness...these sorts of things. Anger is probably the easiest emotion to feel, yet also probably the least productive. Why is that? Why is it so easy to feel angry? I've long believed that it's easy because it's secondary. There's always another emotion lying just below anger. Whatever … Continue reading On justifiable temper tantrums….

I haven't written anything in a long time. Long, by my standards anyway. I just haven't had anything interesting to say. I've had much to think about, but can't seem to get any of it into any sort of coherent phrasing. So much for that mission to "write with intention" or whatever it was that … Continue reading On miscellaneousness….

We watched "Julie & Julia" during date night last week. Ever since then, I've had visions of kitchen ecstasy dancing in my head. I've been inspired, to a certain degree. I want to make the most delicious foods that anyone has ever put in their mouths. I want taste buds to dance!I have dreams of … Continue reading On becoming a desperate housewife….