3 Things I Saw Online That Gave Me Hope

The Coronavirus has the whole world feeling anxious and often helpless. I’ve felt myself asking the question “What can I really do?” I’m not a doctor or nurse; I don’t work for the CDC and I’m not a virologist.  Healthcare providers, scientists, and essential workers have all played a vital role in minimizing the spread…

The FULL College Experience

We’re not talking about pulling all-nighters to write papers here. Parties, drinking, hookups and a portfolio of crazy stories, now that’s the full college experience I’ve heard about. College students are practically expected to live this life! The question is: is it worth it? This is my story. I was one of those girls who…

Don’t Stay in The Grey

Have you ever heard or uttered the following phrases? “We’re talking, but I don’t know what’s going on.”  “We hang out all the time and have a thing, but neither of us is making moves.” “We’ve been seeing each other for a while, but I don’t know what we are.”  If you have, welcome to…

We Are Called To Be Fearless!

“I am not afraid because God is with me. I was born for this” – St. Joan of Arc I never knew that jumping off the ledge of a 6 foot picnic table into a stream of rushing water would teach me one of life’s very important lessons! We are called to be FEARLESS. It…

My Journey to Truly Being Loved and Being Vulnerable

Freshman year of high school I was so excited to have a fresh start that I did EVERYTHING. Not 1, 2, or even 3, but 4 sports. Choir. Grades. Clubs. 20 minute “natural makeup” tutorials on Youtube in the morning. I met new, exciting people, leaped to join groups I could go to football games…

Flirting. What’s the Deal?

So that special someone has caught your eye. Romance is in the air, feelings are getting caught, and by-golly you’re determined to let them know. Maybe you drop some subtle hints, tease them a little more than normal, or show them a little extra attention to try to get your point across. Maybe if they…

Love & Her Evil Step Sister: How To Tell Them Apart

Walking down the street and you feel a gaze scan your body from head to toe and maybe a whistle that follows as your back turns. Hearing what is alleged to be an affirmation that only “compliments” one part of your physique, you aren’t sure why that’s supposed to make you feel proud. Getting out…

Someone Love Me! Is It Wrong To Want To Be Noticed Or Loved?

What is your deepest desire? You might think it’s being rich or to be a celebrity, to live at the beach or travel the world. These are not bad things to desire, but a little deeper in every human heart is a desire to be loved. And at times, we don’t get the love we…