Warning: This is going to be one of those long, personal and reflective posts. I’m (newly) 28 years old, and I’ve never been in love nor have I been in a real relationship. The closest I came to a relationship was right out of college. It was with a guy I was hooking up with …
I recently finished reading a book called This I Believe, a collection of essays from people of all walks of life laying out their personal philosophies. I was intrigued by the idea because I have always been interested in people and their stories. I have struggled to figure out and articulate what I believe personally, so …
Although I have been at my current job for nearly a year, I have been on the constant job hunt since leaving my previous job last September. Between filling out applications, reworking my resume, interviewing and the simple frustration that comes from both being rejected and not even hearing back from potential employers, I just do …
The most annoying part about being single is not even the simple fact that I am single. No, it is how others react to my being single. As if there is something inherently wrong with the current stage of the life cycle I am in, since it is not in line with theirs. These annoying, …
This is a simple post to highlight some special people in my life. I value connections in my close friendships. One of the most important things to me is understanding someone and being understood. That is crucial. I believe I share that with each of the friends I will list below. The Childhood Friend Early …
For me, it all started freshman year of high school. The school year had just started. We met at church, through youth group. I do recall a few memories before then, but it was high school when I really noticed you. And by noticed you, I mean I realized how attractive you were. A typical …
It is crazy how by re watching a movie you have seen before, you are able to take away brand new information later in life. Usually if it is a movie I have not seen in a long time, I will recognize actors that I have seen since in different movies or TV shows that …
I don't believe in soulmates. Every time I see an article with the word "soulmates" in the title or description, I cringe. I don't buy into that love at first sight bit. I don't think we're destined or fated to be with our "one true love", and if you don't find him or her? Oh …
I listened to Thinking About You by Ariana Grande the other day, for the first time in a while. That song used to hit home for me, because it reminded me of a very significant person in my life. This used to be the realest, most relevant song to me. But when I listened to …
Nothing like your friend's wedding to make you start thinking about making changes in your life! Yes, Valerie, the baby got married almost two weeks ago now. Still emotional. Still in shock. Still don't even know what to say. Valerie is married! And I couldn't be happier for her! I think it's beautiful and so …
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