Five Minute Friday (on Saturday). No overthinking, no extensive editing. Just writing. Then, link up at Lisa-Jo Baker's site.MIGHTYREADY? GO:I have been struggling with this word since I received it in December.I prayed over my "One Word" for 2014, and there it was again: Mighty.Now, for Five Minute Friday: Mighty.Lately, I have felt anything but.Behind … Continue reading Mighty
Quiet Ache
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
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…
Today’s Choice Matters Most
Recently, my readership spiked as people came around to read about the unique "Unicorn Betty" who had never been on a date, even though she's 25 years old.And, even though that Adventure in Dating continues, it has an Ecclesiastes 3 kind of flow (a time for everything...) When I'm not actively seeking advice from Cousin, … Continue reading Today’s Choice Matters Most
One Day – A Lesson in Boldness
It was a cool October Saturday; it started off dreary, but by afternoon, the California sun was shining.I was just getting over a bad cold and still feeling awful. I wanted nothing more than to stay home in bed, but instead, I had a mandatory all-day class. So, as I'm prone to when I don't … Continue reading One Day – A Lesson in Boldness
5 minutes – SMALL
I like to participate in Five Minute Friday. I know, it's actually Saturday, but the link stays open all week. It means, I just write for 5 minutes on the prompt over at Lisa Jo Baker's site. Whatever comes up. No extensive editing. No over-thinking. Just writing.This week's prompt is Small.Ready? GOA wood between worlds;A wardrobe … Continue reading 5 minutes – SMALL
The White Stag
When I get a C.S. Lewis book in my hands, my heart melts a little. Fiction or non-fiction. Ancient lands to Contemporary London to the space between Heaven and Hell. I love his works, his words, and the heart behind them all. But, my favorite place in his stories? Narnia. (I bet you saw that … Continue reading The White Stag
Five Minute Friday – Write
I have been posting a lot lately... Mostly about my new adventures in dating.But, today is Friday. And, that means a break from dating posts (or really any other kind of posts) to participate in Five Minute Friday. It's a community of bloggers who write for five minutes, no extensive editing, no overthinking. And, this week's … Continue reading Five Minute Friday – Write
Confidence
In my last post, "Don't dress stupid", I quoted a line from the most recent HIMYM:"The real challenge is walking up to a [girl] I've never met before and somehow talking to her with words from my mouth..."Exactly...When I'm with my friends or coworkers, I often find myself saying, "yeah, and I'm the quiet one … Continue reading Confidence
“Don’t Dress Stupid!”
These words are seared into my head each time I get dressed thanks to my Cousin. Though originally spoken about a specific situation, I know it applies to every day life.And, they were repeated as we discussed the first of my "practice dates" - a few outings with others just to get me used to … Continue reading “Don’t Dress Stupid!”
Soul Cadence Creative - Thoughts from A Creative in Mental Health 