It’s official: I am a member of the Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society! When I first received the invitation, I thought it was a scam. I wasn’t familiar with the society at all, and I wasn’t expecting the invitation. Here are some of my thoughts and experiences so if that email ever lands…
Category: The Miscellaneous Millenial
An assortment of miscellaneous topics from the mind of a millenial
4 Unique Ways to Manage Holiday Stress
As wonderful as the holidays are, they can also be stressful. Money is tight for everyone thanks to inflation. Taxes are due, you’re doing extra shopping for gifts, and layoffs are happening. If the end-of-year holiday stress is getting to you, here are 5 ways you can take a step back and relax.
Two Years Gone – What Happened?
Two years ago, life got a little crazy for everyone. I was settling into a new house with my new husband and puppy when the pandemic happened, and life quickly ran away from me. I was so busy that I let my blog go because at the time, it wasn’t a priority. It wasn’t a…
Life Lessons: You Can’t Please Everyone
Close Family and Friends The “you can’t please everyone” concept used to be abstract for me. Growing up, I was blessed to have a very loving and supportive network of people surrounding me. Family, friends—the people surrounding me were (and still are) genuinely good people. Even if they disagreed with a choice I made, no…
Adventures in Quarantine: Cutting Hair
Quarantine has made people do some crazy things. Example: I decided to trim my bangs.
Reveal – Why I Write Poetry
Today’s word of the day is “Reveal.” I’m revealing why I write poetry, why sometimes it’s easy, and why sometimes it’s SO hard.
What Ship Do You Need To Burn?
Everyone has a ship they need to burn – something in their life that is holding them back from living their best life. What is yours?
I Took A DNA Test And The Results Were Unexpected
I grew up with a general idea of family history on my dad’s side, but a vague idea for my mother’s. I decided to take a DNA test to learn more, and the results surprised me.
10 Things I Wish I Knew In High School
If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I’d talk to my high school self. Here are 10 things I would want my younger self to know.
3 Tips For Surviving Dorm Life
I lived in a university dorm during college. Here are some things I wish I’d known before move-in day.