In 8th grade creative writing class we had to write our life credo. At first most of us saw it as another silly assignment. Somewhere along the way I really started to enjoy thinking about those undeniable truths that I want to live by. I am only 25 years old, but have had my share…
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Disclaimer: I am not trying to be a “good” writer or anything like that. I just like to get whats in my head on paper. Thanks for reading anyway! The Empty Swing Not so long ago the swing was full of laughter and promise. The swing was full of joy and a future. The days…
Read moreEight Reasons Why Dogs Rule
Eight Reasons Why Dogs Rule Dedicated to my two best friends and best friends everywhere 1. Dogs love unconditionally. A terrible no good day can suddenly turn into the perfect day when they run up to you and want to be held. 2. Dogs are perfect side-kicks for big adventures. 3. Dogs are also perfect…
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“You are going to come across people in your life who will say all the right words at all the right times. But in the end, it’s always their actions you should judge them by. It’s actions, not words that matter.” When I think back to all the major events that have shaped my life…
Read moreTomorrow will always be better than today
It seems like just yesterday, but already it has almost been a week. I am so glad that so much of our family could come here. The week was so hard but at least I had cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters, and my parents here. We missed those who couldn’t make it. My first thought after…
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