I am doing this post because I've grown a lot since August 13, 2014, when I first opened this as a blog for my writing updates only. With summer coming up and my plans for growing this site even farther, I figured it would be a good time to reminisce on my archives and previous 38 blog designs. Because I just got a new one. Again. Wh[...]
One thing I know from personally being a writer and hearing other writers say, is that writers observe. And it's true. Bloggers do it just like authors. We observe the world around us and come up with posts. We observe the world around us and think up an entire plot. This is something I really like about being an author and blo[...]
May 3, The Day Before I am getting so excited to leave tomorrow morning! As of right now, we have to get up in 6 hours. I am totally stoked, I've had a blast at our hotel in Des Moines, and that's just a slice of what's to come this week. So, here's a little recap of the day (you can see most of these pics on Instagram, my main socia[...]
Sooo super excited for next week! I can't remember how much I've talked about Florida or Hunter's wish on this blog, but I find it hard to believe I haven't mentioned it at all. Anyway, thanks to Make•A•Wish we are heading down to Florida next week! It's a lot to get ready for! The purpose in this post is mainly to clarify some t[...]
As I look through all my blog posts, I realize there is one topic I haven't blogged much about: my "doog" Willy. It's been a little over a year since we've had him, and tomorrow is the day we picked him up. He's a "yellow lab", but seriously the only yellow on him is the outline of his ears + a few spots down his spine. Otherwise, he[...]
My real life good friend Shae contacted me the other day and asked me about a blog, platforms, design, all that good stuff to go with it. Over the weekend I designed her new blog, and now it's up to her to write some ah-mazing posts! Cause I know she can. Just like I know she can give me more gum. Hahaha, kidding. I actually owe her like[...]
I love doing bucket lists for each season (and I try to keep them practical), but summer especially, because summer is my all time favorite season. Obviously time off from school is great, but it allows me to do more things as well. Travel. Visit family. Etc. I also love the thunderstorms, swimming, walks, shorts, flip flops, tank to[...]
It's not easy for me at school. Fortunately, I'm doing fine with the education part, but it's the social part that's hard. It is not easy being a Christian in today's world - and actually living it out. So many kids in my school have 'Follower of Christ' or 'God Comes First' in their Instagram bios, but at school? You'd never know t[...]
I'm not very persistent with journaling, and that's going to change. Here's 5 reasons why: 1. It's a private way to record memories and thoughts. Have a thought you don't want to blog about? Have a memory you just feel like jotting down? Just want to write about your uneventful day? Do it. Journaling gives you the ultimate freedom.[...]