When you hear the word "rejection," what comes to mind? For some, it's the sting of unrequited love. For others, it's feeling ignored, forgotten, left out, or overlooked --both intentionally and unintentionally --in any given scenario (e.g., among friends, colleagues, complete strangers, etc.) Everyone experiences rejection from time to time, and most people would agree… Continue reading Navigating Rejection
Category: Confessions
The Day
Between two moves and a trip to Chicago, I didn't make time to publish new content this month. Not that there wasn't anything to write about... I just needed a little break before I got back into the swing of things. As July 2018 comes to a close, I'd like to share a few thoughts… Continue reading The Day
No Less Than Your Best
Tell me: Is there anyone more worthy of your best than you? This isn't meant to be a hyper-spiritual question or the beginnings of a motivational speech, but an opportunity to pause and consider if, at the most basic level, you're more inclined to offer yourself anything less than what's best for you in your… Continue reading No Less Than Your Best
Dreaded Question
We all know what it's like to attend a gathering where there's more than a few unfamiliar faces and where we feel a little awkward and out of place. In these settings, brief introductions, small-talk, and polite laughter are sure to get us through to the other side (i.e., home) provided we're willing and able… Continue reading Dreaded Question
Thoughts on Singleness
Why I feel the need to write this opening statement (or disclaimer of sorts) is worthy of another blog post altogether. Even so, let me just say that I speak from personal experiences alone; and the thoughts and opinions that flow from these experiences -- not matter how contentious they might be -- are valid.… Continue reading Thoughts on Singleness
Dare to Dream
Lately I've found myself going back to this one book. I'm not exactly sure how I stumbled upon it, but last year, after I read the first couple of chapters online and picked up a physical copy, I knew it was destined to be a new favorite of mine. More importantly, I knew it had… Continue reading Dare to Dream
Dear God
[Written on November 18, 2017] Dear God, It's me -- your daughter, and I have a few things I'd like to get off my chest. You already know what's on my mind and in my heart, so I won't mince words. I'm sick of this place, and I don't mean Austin, Texas. I'm not entirely… Continue reading Dear God