Looking back, I have rung in the new year on the blog in several ways and this year is no exception. The title here gives everything away: it’s a new year, but I’m the same person. I haven’t made a single resolution this year (although I have set a few goals, more on that later).Continue reading “New Year: Same Me”
Tag Archives: friends
Companions and Confidantes
I recently returned from a mentally exhausting workshop where I met many people who have made an impact on me. I heard many amazing things which will feature in upcoming posts, but I wanted to start with kindred spirits. I wanted to start here because the past couple of weeks have been really difficult forContinue reading “Companions and Confidantes”
What Nobody Tells You About 4th Grade
Warning: Potential Tear-Jerker Cardinals appear when angels are near. Fifteen years ago this summer I lost my best friend. Last week I saw my first cardinal of 2017. Every time I see a cardinal, I make sure to say “hi Holly” out loud. I know it might sound crazy, but her mom taught me thatContinue reading “What Nobody Tells You About 4th Grade”
Stand by Me
Trust is a big deal to me, and ultimately the reason a lot of my friendships crumble. I have a couple of friends, and I wouldn’t even necessarily call them “really close friends” that I would trust with my life. In the end, it comes down to one very simple idea: support. When people supportContinue reading “Stand by Me”
She’s Got a Whole PhD 