It's been a while. Haven't written anything in I-don't-know-how-long. Stress has been doing its best to drown me, which has unfortunately become more and more common of late. When I get stressed I tend to shut down all non-essential activities. This includes writing. I've been working on stress-management techniques and long-term solutions, and yeah, it's … Continue reading It’s been a while
Category: Thoughts
Kenna
Today we had to put our pup, Kenna, to sleep. Kenna had been recently diagnosed with cancer. Last night she could hardly walk and was in too much pain. Today, she's not in pain anymore. When we first went to choose a pup, we were greeted by the sight of the entire litter wriggling around … Continue reading Kenna
Quilters, part 1 (Beginnings)
All right folks, as promised, this is the first in a series of posts about my recent theater adventure! I could tell countless stories, but to keep it short and sweet, I've managed to trim it down to four posts. I did my best to shorten it, but it just didn't work out, there was … Continue reading Quilters, part 1 (Beginnings)
Hope and Peace: My Mental Health Journey
When I first sat down to write this, I tried very hard to think of a clever title and a good way to start, but I couldn't think of anything quite right, and so here we are. My mental health and struggles are something that I don't often discuss with others, but seeing as how … Continue reading Hope and Peace: My Mental Health Journey
I Should Know By Now…
The other day was one of those days where I was just done before my NICU shift even started. Even though I knew my two babies very well, I was frustrated because they were both going to be a hot mess, and I wanted no part of it. Going into anything with that kind of … Continue reading I Should Know By Now…
Another Single Girl’s Take on Valentine’s Day
For those of you who don't know me, you should know that I am single. No husband. No boyfriend. No prospects. But I still love Valentine's Day. A lot of single people I've met take this seasonal opportunity to lament the fact that they are single and still haven't found "true love." And while there … Continue reading Another Single Girl’s Take on Valentine’s Day
Where There’s a Will…
For those of you who don't know, western Washington is currently experiencing some pretty heavy snowfall (at least for us), which is making it dangerous out on the roads. Because of the weather, road conditions, and power outages, many churches in the area cancelled their services this weekend in order to keep everyone from driving … Continue reading Where There’s a Will…
