You Look Just Like Your DAD

“You look just like your dad!”  This was a common phrase I heard growing up. It would bring sheer panic to my young, teenage girl heart.  Luckily, we discovered I look very similar to my great-grandma. She is my dad’s grandma.  She was a beautiful woman, so that makes looking like my dad kind of

That Friendship Feeling

I was sitting in our small classroom wearing my witch costume waiting for the Halloween parade to start. My best friend was out in the hall refusing to put on her bride costume.  The teacher asked me to go out into the hallway to convince her to put on her bride dress and veil. Determined,

Memorial Day Playlist

For me, there is deep emotion connected with Memorial Day. Flags line the road. Flowers are sold out at every store. Families gather at cemeteries to celebrate the life of loved ones who have passed on.

My First Love

Most kids at my high school drove junk cars. You know the ones with the bumper draggin’, the mirrors barely hanging on, and the windows duct-taped closed. But that’s not the case for everyone. There were the kids who drove jeeps, the newest car, or their mom’s minivan. Then, there were the lucky ones who

A Movie Worth Waiting For

I remember sitting in the movie theater as the tears flowed. I had been feeling miserably exhausted for over a month (that was before I knew I had mono) AND my boyfriend and I had recently broken up.  I felt just plain terrible and I didn’t know how to get out of this slump. My

Look for Beauty, NOT BEARS

I’m lying wrapped in a snug mummy bag. Cold sweat is dripping down my body, making me shiver and shake. I try not to move.  I can’t tell if the wind is rustling the trees outside of the tent or if it is something bigger.  SOMETHING MUCH BIGGER. Something that could weigh over 700 pounds.

THANK YOUR MAMA

When I moved out to go to college, I thought I’d be way less dependent on my mama. Well, I was dead wrong. Mothers are forever. The number one lesson I’ve learned is that you always need your mom. Friends can learn all about you, but your mom can read you ten times better. My mom

Words of Advice from a Young Adult to Parents During Quarantine

This is some of y’alls first time being stuck with your older kids and it shows. When I got mono, I moved back home from college to live with my parents and little sister. My sister was gone a lot with friends, different lessons, and church activities. It was pretty much just me and my

Change Up Your Quarantine Weekend with These Dandy Ideas

It’s day 849,385 of quarantine and everyone is getting used to doing the same thing EVERY day. You don’t want your weekend to feel like just another day. So, let’s mix it up!! Choose someone in your quarantine group to dress like without them knowing. This is a trend on Tik Tok right now. Most

How to Handle Sunburn Season Like a Pro

I was a lifeguard for about 3 years of my life, which included 3 long summers. I saw the extreme tomatoes and the walking sunscreens. I’m obviously not a dermatologist, but I believe I have a great understanding of what to absolutely not do.  I’ve heard all the excuses on why someone didn’t wear sunscreen.