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… Continue reading A boy went to a diner with his friends on a Tuesday night.
Tag: Purpose
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… Continue reading Who You Are
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… Continue reading Do Something That Scares You
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… Continue reading What Your First Night at College is Actually Like
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… Continue reading How To Be Single
Clarity
I think we all hope for those moments of clarity. Those moments when we are all alone, the cameras focused, lights dimmed low, and life begins to reveal itself. The problem with life is nothing is ever clear. The messages, the lessons, they leave us with no sense. We struggle and we cry for moments… Continue reading Clarity
Worth It
I like to believe that most things happen for a reason. That the universe works within its magical ways to ensure that things go the way they should. Now I don't know exactly how that is done, or if I even actually believe that something like this could be true, but it gives everything meaning… Continue reading Worth It