Many days, being single is no big deal for me. Actually, it's kind of nice.I love that I get to fill my school and work schedule, and spend time on my friends and family, without thinking I am neglecting someone. I can pick up and go on a weekend trip, or a trip to Oklahoma, … Continue reading Quiet Ache
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Willing…
Here's my Five Minutes. My clock says it's 10:25, but really it's basically 11:25 and that alarm is going to ring an hour earlier, but I'm going to participate anyway... Here's how it goes. Hundreds of us take 5 minutes to write (usually on Fridays) about a topic, no over-thinking, no extensive editing. Just writing. … Continue reading Willing…
Fight – a 5 minute Friday post
I have some posts coming in the near future. A review of 2013 & some other thoughts.But, to kick off 2014, I thought I'd participate in one of my favorite blogging exercises: Five Minute Friday. And, this week's word couldn't have come at a better time.READY? GO.Fight.I'm just not sure I have it in me. … Continue reading Fight – a 5 minute Friday post
Truth: I’m Holding Out for a Hero
Today, I am going to incorporate this week's Five Minute Friday prompt with something I have been planning for a while, since I have a bit to say on the subject.The goal of Five Minute Friday is to write for five minutes without over-thinking or editing. This week's prompt is Truth, which fits perfectly with … Continue reading Truth: I’m Holding Out for a Hero
Story
Today is a Five Minute Friday. This means I will write for five minutes. No editing; no over-thinking. Today, the prompt from Lisa-Jo is STORY.Ready? GO:Each of us has a story. Each story has its own highs & lows; plot twists & cliffs hangers.My story has taken me all over the place and back to where … Continue reading Story
Empty
Friday is finally here! And what a week it's been! Today is another 5 Minute Friday! Here on my blog, I write for 5 minutes straight about the topic found over at The Gypsy Mama's blog. 5 minutes, no over-thinking, no editing. Just writing for the love of it. Today's topic is EMPTY READY? GO … Continue reading Empty
Different Aches
Today is 5 Minute Friday. On Fridays I usually try to participate in this. It's great to relieve the pressure to write perfectly. So, here's how it goes. Connect with The Gypsy Mama & find out the topic. Write for 5 minutes, no over thinking or editing. Then stop. That's your post. I am also … Continue reading Different Aches
Grit
It's that time again, 5-minute Friday. I am starting to love these.The rules are write for 5-minutes straight, no over thinking, no editing. You just see what comes. If you want to write your own, or just want to read others, head over to The Gypsy Mama.Ready?GOGrit brought to mind two things, the dirt in … Continue reading Grit
Trust & Dreams…Part 2.
As I said in an earlier post, Trust is my word for 2012. It's the word I know I have to work on this year.Ironically, Trust is also the theme for this week's 5 Minute Friday. Yes, I know today is Saturday, but this is the first time I have been able to sit down to … Continue reading Trust & Dreams…Part 2.
Single & Learning
Singleness... This is a topic I rarely broach here. I did write about my "Moves Like Jagger", but that was about it. However, in a recent post, Letter to Me, I included the following: You won't be married by the time you thought you would, but that's ok. We both still have A LOT of growing up … Continue reading Single & Learning



