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  • Car

    You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I like being in control of where I’m going, when I’m stopping, etc… Driving myself means I can take longer on the places that mean more to me… Continue reading

    Car
  • Too Many to List Them All

    What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? There are so many more that I’ve watched more than five times. I like the comfort of watching something I already know the outcome of. There are a… Continue reading

    Too Many to List Them All
  • Birthday Sleepover Fun

    Tonight, my youngest is having a sleepover to celebrate her birthday, which was last month. She and her friends decided to have a cake decorating contest. So tonight’s post is actually a poll. Vote for your winner! I’m off to… Continue reading

    Birthday Sleepover Fun
  • Reading

    What activities do you lose yourself in? Always reading. I spend free time reading. I use reading to decompress. Honestly, if you see me sitting still for more than five minutes, I’m probably reading. Waiting in line? I’m reading. Reading… Continue reading

    Reading
  • Navigating Hell Week: A Glimpse into the Intensity of Theater Preparations

    Y’all! Hell week for theater is no joke. I’ve been through many hell weeks with my youngest, but for some reason, this one kicked my butt. For those of you who are asking what hell week is, let me give… Continue reading

    Navigating Hell Week: A Glimpse into the Intensity of Theater Preparations
  • A Mythical Store

    Honestly, I would like a shopping spree in a store that does not exist.  I want all styles of clothes, in sizes that actually fit me. I want this store to include some fetish wear, fancy dresses, nicer work options,… Continue reading

    A Mythical Store
  • Kathleen

    My middle name was given to me in honor of my paternal grandmother, presumably for reasons my parents deemed significant. I adopted it for an entire school year, partly because I was weary of sharing a common name with so… Continue reading

    Kathleen
  • Rising from the Ashes: My Journey of Resilience and Survival

    You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? I may fall a million times, but I will rise from those ashes a million and one. I’ve had a lot of downs in this roller-coaster of life, but I’ve survived every… Continue reading

    Rising from the Ashes: My Journey of Resilience and Survival
  • First World Items

    What are three objects you couldn’t live without? Books. Always books. Caffeine – more specifically, Dr. Pepper. Something to listen to music on. Continue reading

    First World Items
  • Navigating the Role of a Lifeline: The Emotional Toll of Supporting Those Facing Suicidal Tendencies

    In times of crisis, I find myself in the role of a lifeline for those grappling with suicidal thoughts or supporting loved ones who are. It’s a vital role that can truly make a difference in someone’s life. But for… Continue reading

    Navigating the Role of a Lifeline: The Emotional Toll of Supporting Those Facing Suicidal Tendencies