California
When you stop asking “why me?”
As little kids, we constantly ask why many things are the way they are. Whether we realize it or not, though, we don’t truly change …
Because worrying shouldn’t replace joy
Worrying and stress try to take the place of joy and fun, and that’s just not right. Especially when bikes hanging off of cars are …
When you don’t let your singleness define you
As I continue to get older and grow more and more single (is that possible??), I’m beginning to learn more about what it means to …
Because life can be chaotic and peaceful all at once
Life can get chaotic and doesn’t always pan out the way we thought it would, which can sometimes feel downright disappointing. But the changes of …
When doing the brave thing means going home
We’re often called to step outside of our comfort zones, which sometimes means physically moving to entirely new places without knowing how long we’ll be …
Because change and failure are inevitable
You often hear people say that change is hard—and it certainly is at times—but I think there are moments when you feel its impacts more …
Because you’re worth living fully and taking chances
Time seems to go by really quickly, even when some of the days feel far too long. Especially when you’re old(ish). There’s some 10-year challenge …
When you stop merely wishing
There are some really innocent things that we do in our childhoods that we don’t necessarily think can hurt us later in life. Like making …
When you don’t need an invite list
Even though an Evite email reminder or an invitation update sometimes seems like just another email to add an additional number inside the little red …