Summer is approaching! And it could come sooner. We have had a terrible winter this year in upstate New York, and for a couple of weeks, the idea of grass and sun seemed like something of just a daydream. Having survived my first winter back up North, I am very eager to return back to […]
Communication
No matter what type of relationship you are in or who you are dealing with, communication is key. It is important to establish an open line of communication with friends, family members and even co-workers. However, it is not easy to do that because with communication comes emotion and a lot of the time we […]
Another Year Older? Another Year Wiser!
As many of you may have known, I celebrated my birthday yesterday. It the past, birthdays have stressed me out as far as plans that were made, the gifts that were given and the certainty that you like everyone’s birthday post on Facebook. It was a lot. I never enjoyed my birthday because to me […]
Expectations are for the Foolish
The word “expectations” scares me and I will be the first to admit that. It scares me because expectations can be so hurtful and deceitful. When you are younger you don’t really understand what expectations are, you just kind of think that everything is perfect and our parents in a way make our world seem […]
Life…
Life Lesson: Silence
I will be the first to admit, and then my parents second to confirm, that I have an unfiltered mouth with a hint of sass. I was lucky enough to be able to grow up in a family where feelings were expressed, emotions displayed and truth expressed throughout all the walls of our house. My […]
Growing Up Too Fast
I was finished at the nail salon yesterday and I was waiting for my ride, yes that’s right, my ride. For those of you who do not know, I had foot surgery a week ago and cannot drive for the next two weeks. So I am 15 again, having to ask for rides and waiting […]