Drive

Do you ever think about all of the different ways you could die? This question is not intended to be a morbid one nor is it supposed to be one that raises concern. It is simply a matter of fact question. Do you ever think about your fears and how they correlate? I am terrified…

Storm

With a blog/website title of “A Storm You Can Weather” how could I not write when the daily prompt was simply the word, storm. I love a good storm, yet they terrify me. I love the roar of thunder and the sound of rain. However, lightning is one of my biggest fears. Why is it…

Journey

The saying, “when one door closes, another opens” seems to be the most commonly used phrase when it comes to decision making or trying to explain why something went wrong. Sometimes a door closes and another one does not open again for a long, long time. Sometimes a door closes and another one simply never…

Who We Are |Fourth Edition|

When did we become people that care so little about the feelings of those around us? How often do we ask someone how they are but start thinking about something else before they answer? I wish I could say that I never did this, but I have become aware of just how frequently I do…

|Words|+|Grudges|

Words hurt. Words are taken so lightly and the true impact of them are often times overlooked. We say things without thinking twice and sometimes do not recognize the consequences until it is too late. Words are used every day, all day, to every person we encounter. It may be a simple hello to the…

Seasons

There are a lot of seasons now that are just difficult to get through. Seasons that are full of being happy for those around me, but in the background pouting with a bunch of “that should have be me.” Being a Type A person means a lot of planning. A five year plan? Yep. Had…

Who We Are |Third Edition|

Unfortunately, I have let my blog drop to the bottom of the to-do list. I have been attempting to be more consistent with my personal journal writing, but in turn have let my blog fall to the wayside. Here’s to hoping that I can change that this summer. Since last time, I have graduated with my…

Change

It is bittersweet as my time here at Catholic University is quickly coming to a close. It feels like just yesterday I was waiting to find out if I was accepted, and then wishing the day to move would come faster. This place has become my home in just a short eight months time. A…