Every person who has come in and out of my life has been for a reason, much to my delight or dismay. I was talking to my roommate about this a few days ago, about how a person can change a life but it has to be the perfect timing to make the largest impact … More There are better things for me

Have you ever met someone and felt an overwhelming urge to get them to smile? I feel the heat from the light coming from their eyes. The human body. The softness of your cheek. The lines that crinkle by your eyes when you smile. The forehead lines, the shoulder blades, the fullness of your lips, … More stranger

We’ve all been there. The sting. The burn. The unsettling and quiet sound of your heart breaking. Man. It sucks. This weekend I was hit both in a personal and professional way. Life gave me a one-two punch right in the gut, completely blind-sighted from what I thought.  Through these experiences, I was told that … More What if I was wrong?

The one person I care about in this world more than anything, is my little baby brother, Dimitri. As some know, he is our walking and talking miracle baby. Dimitri had a stroke in my mother at 36 weeks and has ADHD, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy. Not only does he have problems controlling his … More Dimitri

I honestly cannot wait until it is so hot outside that I am melting. Sounds dramatic but honestly, my body can’t take this cold much longer. Having lived in the Midwest my whole life, I should be used to the cold, but man, it hurts my body, down to my bones. Ouch. Of course, now … More So let’s love fully, and let’s love loud, and let’s love now, cause soon enough we’ll die.

May I first start out by saying the first ever Fayetteville’s Women’s March was not only an amazing way to start out my first week back at school but also an amazing experience. So, I attended alone, not knowing anyone and left having met so many like minded people as me. It was truly a … More I Support You.

I had such a wonderful birthday and thank you to those who made it even sweeter! welcome, welcome, welcome back to classes! I braved 1 degree weather this morning to make it to my classes as the Arkansas wind blasted my face, causing tiny little tear drops to roll down my cheeks. I looked like … More Originality

Happy to be back home in Fayetteville, getting ready for the new semester. My ankle has very purple and black bruising all over it, however I am off my crutches and on the mend! Thank you for all of your comments, concerns, and good vibes sent my way. New year, same uncoordinated me. You guys … More Forgiveness?

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I spent my Christmas eve and day in bed with a killer headache and a dizzy world. I have been having a lot of issues with my eyes and I have a big appointment in January so I would appreciate some good vibes sent my way!! Every cell … More Travel Bug

I had a different theme planned for today’s post, however some recent events made me decide to write about something different. (No worries, I will post my other one next week)….I write this today with tears in my eyes, a heaviness in my fingers, and confusion in my heart. “Stand up for what is right, … More Backbone