I'm 27 years old. I have a graduate degree. I have been out of undergrad for 5 years. Yet, right now, I feel just like I did when I graduated college. When I graduated in 2009, I had no idea where I wanted to go. I had (have?) an eclectic array of interests and abilities, some … Continue reading The journey
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Those are funny baby gifts.
As far as I'm concerned, it's the Christmas season. I know we haven't even gotten to Halloween, yet, and (in Dallas) it's still 80 degrees outside, but. . .what's your point? Christmas, for me, is a wonderful time to really contemplate on the birth and death of Jesus. I know, I know. That's Easter. Except, … Continue reading Those are funny baby gifts.
10 Reasons You Should Consider Deleting Your Facebook
Good thoughts. Maybe, though, it's learning to use it in moderation. . . maybe not.
That old animal cracker.
Today, at preschool, one of my kids didn't eat much of his lunch. It was a nice lunch, a nut butter sandwich on whole grain bread, string cheese, strawberries, and tomatoes. He picked at it, but left quite a bit. Not long after, he walked by an old animal cracker on the floor, bent down … Continue reading That old animal cracker.
Chasing worthlessness
Jeremiah 2:5 says, "Thus says the LORD: "What wrong did your fathers find in me that they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless?" . . .went after worthlessness and became worthless. . . What do I chase after that is worthless? Honestly? Everything. Even "good" things like authentic friendships or … Continue reading Chasing worthlessness
When your best isn’t good enough
One of my favorite movies is "Mr. Holland's Opus". Mr. Holland, played by Richard Dreyfuss, is a struggling song writer who takes a teaching job as a "fall back" option, because nothing else is working. He is talented as a teacher, but doesn't know it, yet. His principal, Olympia Dukakis, sees something in him no … Continue reading When your best isn’t good enough
17 Realities Of Having An Emotionally Strong Memory
Someone put words to my thoughts!
What even is that?
Résumé writing tips, according to the internet: One site says, "Don't write it over night." Another site touts, "Free résumé writing in 15 minutes". What? As my teenagers would say, "What even is that?"I was . . am. . .a procrastinator. In fact, by writing this blog I'm putting off something I need to get done. … Continue reading What even is that?
Words. Words. Words.
It may be your mouth, but you can't really "say what you want to". . . I can't believe I just referenced a Miley Cyrus song, but here we are. I suppose that, yes, technically you can say what you want if you have no regard for how your words make other people feel, or … Continue reading Words. Words. Words.
Love them well.
I hate divorce. So, so much. It is ugly. It is cruel. It is messy. It is pain. It reeks with hatred. I spent so much of my childhood ignoring how I felt because it was better than being overly emotional. Once, when I was playing softball, I was hit in the nose by a … Continue reading Love them well.
The Messy Faithful 