writing
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New Year, Same Me…Probably
Happy New Year. Another year of deciding I’m going to write consistently, grow this little space on the internet, and then failing miserably. Well, Ok..I didn’t fail miserably because I mean I did share some stuff throughout the year last year but consistent I was not. Because you know what, life happened. As it does…As Continue reading
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I’ve Never Bought My Own Car
It hit me this morning—one of those quiet, gut-punch realizations that sneaks in when you’re not looking. I have NEVER purchased my own car. Not once. Not even picked one out. Every car I’ve driven was either handed to me, chosen for me, or decided by someone else. The make, the model, the color, the Continue reading
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Bracing for Impact (And What Happens After)
It feels like I’ve spent a lot of my life bracing for disagreement. Not ALWAYS in loud, obvious ways, although there were quite a few of those too—but also in the small, subtle ways that wear you down over time. In social settings, I’m often on edge, scanning for cues, waiting for the moment someone Continue reading
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Holy Mess, Whole Me: The Story Behind the Name
I didn’t plan to start a blog. At least I didn’t plan to start one again. I used to write all the time. I have over 200 posts on another site filled with my thoughts from seminary, tips and tricks on homemaking and homeschooling, and a variety of other topics. I worked really hard for Continue reading
Holy Mess, Whole Me 