Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/Ho93gVTRWW8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Maya has always been part loner, part social butterfly. The two are oxymorons, she loved her alone time, but also loved to be in situations with a lot going on. Situations where she didn’t have to do much personal interaction were her favorite. For instance, she loved festivals, but liked going …
Independance Day
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/9C8r4QUwZRQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Today we celebrate the independence of the United States from Great Britain. Although the vote for the legal separation of the 13 colonies took place on July 2nd, the declaration of Independance was adopted on July 4th. America is a place of freedom and opportunity. Sometimes it is filled with unrest …
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Stop Comparing
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/N_FWDfZc_sA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Give yourself permission to be you. Be the best version of yourself you can be. Accept yourself for who God created you to be. There will always be someone that makes more money, has a little nicer car, decorates their house in a way you wish you could, and has a …
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Happy Birthday
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/ntfGWVbBiO0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink One year for my sister’s Birthday, she sent my mom a card, saying “thanks for making my Birthday possible”. My mom loved it! What a great idea to give the one that gave you birth thanks. Similarly, I think it is good to give the One that knew you before you …
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The Over-poster
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/VkMH9BvNVRY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Anyone who uses social media has probably been guilty of over-posting at some time or another. Over-posting can have several definitions, but basically, it is one who posts several times a day either stating the same thing repeatedly with slightly different verbiage, or it can be one who posts every detail …
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Getting older and giving grace: a look at technology
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/XZ0xN0hmpi4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink We’ve all heard some of the wise cracks, or memes about getting older; “The golden years aren’t so golden”, “use it before you lose it”, “the older I get, the earlier it gets late”, or various other quotes. How about reminiscing on how you used to listen to loud music in …
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Charge up
This is part of a quick-read section that I want to cultivate. Whether it is easy reads as you are out the door and ready to begin your day or winding down for the evening. Hopefully, this will sow seeds to continue your journey in this life. Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/dA3y1xxvBnU?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink It was 4:45 in …
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The trail of terror
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/rydQVdwcgUQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Prologue: This is another story that was conceived during my sister time. The first was called The Selfie. We were having fun hiking when nature called. Afterwards, we started joking about what would happen if two of us went and when we came back, two were gone. The story grew from …
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The Selfie
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/cMVRsfY8R3Q?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Prelude: I would be remiss if I didn't add how this story came about. Remember, this section is called Part-Fiction. The truth to this story is that there really were four best of friends that got together: my three sisters and me. We really did have a girl's weekend and we …
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The Joke
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/gr_Ia8kzwFs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Chapter 1 Margie was just finishing up the dishes when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. She had been home from work for an hour and was cleaning up before Brad got home. She loved being alone for that hour of the day; it gave her time …
The Encouraged Woman 