When you reflect on 2020, think long and hard over the entirety of it and not just one aspect.
2020, a Year to Remember
Tag: survival
The Crazy Roller-coaster that is Self-Distancing
I would describe current events as an indoor roller-coaster; you know nothing about what is up ahead, just hang on for dear life and pray the handlebar is snapped securely into place. Of course the entire time you’re screaming at the top of your lungs to get off this insane ride.
Put What’s Important On Your “To Do” List
Perhaps the solution is in making writing a part of life instead of a luxury in life, making it a habit instead of a hobby.
Time is a Precious Commodity
Sometimes dinner is just a crappy $5 pizza, but sometimes it’s a grilled steak. Likewise, sometimes we only get a few minutes to enjoy a little time for ourselves, and sometimes we get a whole day. The important thing is that you do it and that you make it count.
Do What You Love!
I love to write! I have been writing stories for as long as I can remember. It frees me to be the hero I am not. To go on adventures, get the guy, fight the villain, and make the difference. I can be the underdog that rises above it all to come out victorious, or… Continue reading Do What You Love!
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
People often remark that I am “always happy and smiley.” I wish this were so but despite having a naturally cheery disposition, being happy takes work. There is A LOT in life that we cannot control but one thing that we are always in charge of is how we react to a situation; I… Continue reading Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Take a Deep Breath….Now Exhale
My favorite part of the day is the couple of quiet minutes upon waking up before starting the day. The early morning sun spills through the bedroom windows and all of man’s world is silent thus allowing me to hear the sound of nature. It’s a much needed peaceful moment that allows me to take… Continue reading Take a Deep Breath….Now Exhale
Adventures are Comprised of Moments
Life is divided into moments. Some are small. Some are big. Some make you cry. Some make you laugh. Some just make you pause and think. All of these moments, even the painful ones, create the beautiful, complicated, individuals that we are. When we are young, we look at the “adults” around us and think… Continue reading Adventures are Comprised of Moments
Stuck on Words
Stressing over a paper you have to write? Not sure where to begin? Worried it’s not making sense or even good? Or still stuck in that place where you stare at the blank screen with no clue what to write? If any of this sounds familiar, here are a few tips that might help you… Continue reading Stuck on Words
A Dream Realized
I was insecure, scared, and certain I was "too old" to be going to school.
