My Life
Does the vague name make it sound more edgy?
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Good Day to be a Duck (How a Puddle Gave Me Perspective)
A few weeks ago I wore rain boots to work for the first time in my entire life. They were relatively new (in that I’d never worn them in the 2 years they’ve sat in my closet) so the fit was awkward and squeaky. When I opened the office door, I tried to tip toe—squeakless—towards… Continue reading
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An Award for “Buzz Tap”
At the beginning of last year I submitted a short story I wrote to the 84th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, and while I didn’t expecting much, I took pride in my courage to submit anything and didn’t think of it again until 6 months later when I received an email with the subject line:… Continue reading
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My First Massage (Adventures at the Spa: Part 2)
There I was, face down on a table, left butt cheek out, thinking about high school… Wait, I should back up a bit. I walked into a dark room in nothing but a cloth robe and found Kendra, who flipped on some classical music. Woah. Wait, that took it a different direction. Let’s go to… Continue reading
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The Perfect Christmas Gift
Every Christmas, those in my family who are 18 and over draw names from a hat for the annual gift exchange. Or at least that’s how it’s supposed to work. The truth is we all cheat based on ideas we’ve formulated throughout the year so that the gift giving process will be smooth and fun.… Continue reading
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The Reason I Don’t Want to Be Golden Globe Nominee Gina Rodriguez
For those of you who don’t know, Gina Rodriguez is the funny and talented badass that plays Jane on Jane the Virgin. Coming off a win last year, she has been praised by critics and fans alike and was recently nominated for her second Golden Globe. That being said, I have absolutely no interest in… Continue reading
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The Butterfly
The life cycle of a butterfly has four main stages: the egg, the caterpillar, the chrysalis & the butterfly. After hatching from the egg, the caterpillar begins to eat; so much that it often sheds its skin as it continues to grow. Then, once fully grown, the caterpillar makes a chrysalis, where over the course… Continue reading
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A Lesson in Love from Mr. & Mrs. Day
A few weeks ago my Grammie was transferred to a nursing home. It was a big adjustment for her, especially due to the new presence of a roommate, but she understood the necessity, as her health had begun to rapidly decline. Her room is set up with two beds arranged perpendicular to one another, divided… Continue reading
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The Fairy House
This past weekend some of my family got together to celebrate my grandpa’s 86th birthday. I was feeling a little bit under the weather, although trying my best to act otherwise, and decided after lunch to go outside to get some fresh air. My grandpa lives in a retirement home and his backdoor opens up… Continue reading
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25 Things I Learned Before I Turned 25
When I was little, like any kid, all I wanted to do was grow up, to get bigger, to be taken seriously. Then, like any young adult, I just wanted to be a kid again, without responsibility, without drama. But lately, as I’ve watched my 25th birthday (my quarter of a century milestone!) close in… Continue reading
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