So Friday afternoon when I was supposed to be cleaning up and getting ready for the weekend, I decided I wanted to paint my nails. The top of the bottle of the color I chose was sealed shut. Yes, there were plenty of other colors with perfectly removable tops. I love OPI and I haveContinue reading “My Epic Birthday Weekend Fiasco”
Category Archives: Journal Entry
Life by the Bucket
It has been two months since I lost my best friend and I can’t help feeling the twinge of regret. I wish I spent more time with her. I wish I was more available to take her on walks. I wish I did more to help her or be there for her. As I lamentedContinue reading “Life by the Bucket”
Hurdles and Stumbles
Dear Readers, It’s been so long since I’ve written a blog post. I’ve been wanting to write this for a while now. I’ve been feeling so uninspired lately and I’m losing steam. As much as I would love to report success in all areas of my life, I also feel the need be true to lifeContinue reading “Hurdles and Stumbles”
Coming Out
The other day when I published a letter to my family, two things happened: 1) I found some profound perspective and 2) I think I officially “came out.” Just a little bit about the perspective. The feedback I got was completely unexpected. I half hoped it would get buried in the feeds never to beContinue reading “Coming Out”
Open Letter to My Family
Dear Sister and Family, It seems I must reiterate the reason I am distancing myself from you because I keep getting messages from you that seem threatening, bullying, and guilt tripping–the exact reasons I am pushing you away. I have left the door open for when you choose to treat me differently and do theContinue reading “Open Letter to My Family”