I'm going to apply to a couple of schools for a master's degree.  The program I'm trying to get into is pretty competitive, and I'm definitely at a disadvantage because I haven't been in school for so many years and don't have working relationships with any professors.  I went to a college fair today where … Continue reading Worrying isn’t Necessary →

I was talking about goals with my sister-in-law the other day and I really liked some of the terminology she shared from something she had recently listened to.  A lot of times with our goals, we know the high we want to achieve.  Maybe we want to work out everyday, and we envision an hour … Continue reading What is Your Goal Floor →

I work with teenage girls in our church.  Last night we had a "Bob Ross" activity where we tried to paint a canvas by following along with one of his videos.  I dressed up like him to help set the mood, and everyone had a good laugh over that.  Each girl had a canvas, brushes, … Continue reading Of Course We Aren’t Good At It →

I had the special opportunity today to be with someone taking a courageous step in their life- a first appointment with a doctor to help them with their addiction. I only know the tiniest bit of this path they've walked, but I know it has been hard and ugly. It has been a very long … Continue reading Courage →

Years and years ago, I started a journal where I tried to write down the ways that I saw God's hand in my life.  I started out strong, writing mostly every day....and then I got pregnant, or had a newborn, or was super sleep deprived....and it was not consistent.  About 3 years ago though, I … Continue reading What Am I Looking For →

I had the amazing opportunity to go see the play, "Phantom" last night in the most amazing theater.  We are talking floors that come up from the basement and down from the ceiling, huge chandeliers, and talent worthy of broadway.  My niece was in the cast, and I wasn't terribly informed about the play before … Continue reading We All Just Want to Be Loved →

I was talking with a friend the other day about marriage. I told her how my husband and I had just sat down to have a conversation about why our relationship hadn't been at a 10 the last few weeks. Both of us agreed that the decrease in relationship satisfaction and connection correlated with the … Continue reading Is Your Marriage Really A Priority →

I went to court yesterday with a loved one to offer love and support.  It was my first time being in court and seeing what it was like.  It broke my heart and renewed my faith in humanity all at the same time.  It was so painful to watch these people who were there.  You … Continue reading Respect →

I recently took the GRE so I could apply to a graduate program.  I felt nervous and anxious about how I would do before I took it.  Everyone kept assuring me that I would do great because I was "so smart."  I don't deny that academic things come easier for me than others, and I … Continue reading Put In The Work →

I grew up dancing.  I was never a spectacular dancer, but I was pretty decent.  My skill level in dance isn't even relevant for today's post though. What is relevant, the thing that really matters, is that I ENJOYED dancing.  I absolutely loved dancing.  When I graduated from high school though, that meant I also … Continue reading I Missed Out →