I was very fortunate to have many wonderful role models as I was growing up, people who still influence me today as I continue to grow up. One of those people was my grandmother, who we have always called Nanny. Nanny has, over the years, taught me so much about life. Although my grandmother was … Continue reading Happy Birthday Nanny!
The month of January both flew by and inched forward. It's weird how that happens. And I must say, this year is definitely one where I am outside of my comfort zone. It's a bit of a new concept for me. I like the familiar and being in control. I like to be in charge … Continue reading Outside My Comfort Zone
About a week ago, my brother asked me about what topics I'm interested in. I ended up coming up with a pretty extensive list. Many of these things are things that I would love to explore more, and as such, they might end up on here, so I thought I'd share the list. My hometown. … Continue reading My Interests
Recent reads... Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Sisters from Hardscrabble Bay, Kinfolk Magazine (Volume 10). I really liked Catching Fire, but didn't love the way Mockingjay ended. I'm trying to read more this year, and am so far doing good. Next on my list is The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom and Looking for Alaska by John Green, both of which I received … Continue reading Life Lately 1-11-14
My birthday is right at the very end of the year, and as such, I turn a new age just before the new year starts, so it's almost as if I'm hit twice as hard by the "it's a new year" thing. So, not only is it now 2014 but I'm also another year older. … Continue reading Thoughts on Turning 20
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