Watch Your Mouth
For the entirity of my life controlling my tongue has been a battle. As soon as I was able to talk I was telling people…
Note to Self
"Hey girl, It's been a bit since we've written any journal entries - thus fulfilling the prophecy of the first entry, haha. But, I need…
The Not Yet
There is a narrative that we all have for ourselves. And that narrative influences everything. Our decisions. Our relationships. Our perception of ourselves. All of…
A Glimpse of the Divine
We as humans love grand gestures. We love the idea of someone taking the time to make a big deal about us. To plan everything…
Don’t Waste the Waiting
Waiting is hard. Anyone and everyone will be eager to agree with that statement no matter the background they come from. Waiting has caused distress…
Beneath the Waves
You know that feeling you get when you're in water that's way over your head? I'm not talking figuratively - I mean literally. You're treading…
“Single” is a Four Letter Word
"You're almost 25 and you don't even have a boyfriend? Why?" I take a deep breath to keep myself from saying anything ugly in response.…
Land of Unequal Opportunity
Our country is divided. We pride ourselves in being a "melting pot" of people and offering equality to all who live within our borders. People…
I’m At War
I'm at war. There may not be blood, but there are tears and pain. There may not be any dead bodies, but there is death.…
Let Freedom Ring
I was a rebellious child growing up. I like to blame it on the fact that I was the first born, but I know it’s…
Holy Roots 