Everything you have

Some days it's important to step outside and take a look at the trees. Watch as they move effortlessly and the world moves on around them. A tree is rooted in its purpose to provide for its surroundings. And its surroundings help it to grow. In the winter when the soil is dry and the…

When To Say When

I used to write these blog posts because I enjoyed sharing my feelings online. I tried to be creative in the ways I presented them; by making stories out of the emotions I experienced. Some posts were better than others, but nothing could match the relief I felt just by sharing my feelings with you.…

A boy went to a diner with his friends on a Tuesday night.

A boy went to a diner with his friends on a Tuesday night. It had been a long evening, one of those where you miss dinner and almost don't recognize. The only thing that reminded him was the rumbling of his stomach as he exchanged clothing and was preparing for bed. Naturally he looked toward his…

Who You Are

I think one of the most difficult parts about growing up is staying true to yourself because most of the time we aren't so sure of who that person is. It's so easy to want to change in order to fit it in with the popular-crowd. And I could never blame you for hiding a…

Do Something That Scares You

I once read a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt which stated: "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face". What Eleanor meant wasn't that fear is some emotion to be ignored - or not taken seriously. No, fear is far more powerful than even…

What Your First Night at College is Actually Like

So you've just finished your last high school summer. Nerves are at an all time high, Mom's minivan is packed to the lid, and you're all ready to set out for college. You're worried about how you'll make friends, about how your studies are going to go. Everyone's told you about how tough college courses…

How To Be Single

I stole this title from one of my favorite movies from a few years ago (I hope they don't mind)! How to be single... as if I knew the answer to that question. As if ANYONE knew the answer. All that I know is that I can give you my very best advice to go…

Life goes on.

Some day you are going to wake up and your life will have completely changed and whether you like it or not, you're going to be faced with two choices - one is to dwell on the past as well as the things you cannot change, the other is to get up and see what…

To love someone

I hope this letter finds you well. It seems like only yesterday, but it's been months since we last spoke. This may be the fifth or sixth letter, I don't really know I've begun to lose count. I am well. I finally heard back from that job I told you about. They decided to go…

What I want to say – Pt. 2

I remember that night almost everyday. I try and try to forget it, but I just can't. It was Friday, I had a long day; I just found out I was going to lose my job and my apartment. My parents wouldn't get off of my case and I just needed a little escape. My…