This post is in honor of my mom’s birthday, because I don’t have much to give other than what I can make or write with my own two hands. Happy birthday, Mom! I remember my first night at college like it was yesterday. My family all flew out to Hawaii with me to help me … More Lessons from My Mom
I stared blankly at the homework assignment, stumped and unsure of what the correct answer was. This is a feeling I’ve gotten used to since starting law school over a month ago; I often stare at my homework in a confused haze, wondering what it even means. But this instance was weird because I was … More Love Makes A Family
I snapped my laptop shut and let out a long sigh, relieved to be done with school work for the day. I was ready to get started on laundry and get things ready for bedtime, when I heard clapping, followed by: “Yay, mommy is done with homework! Can you play with me now?” My heart … More What I Hope My Daughter Sees
I remember the fear and anxiety like it was yesterday. I had just completed my first semester of college ever, at Brigham Young University – Hawaii. We had received our final grades and now had a GPA. It was already late afternoon, because I had put off calling my parents all day. Why was I … More You’re Not Too Stupid, and It’s Not Too Late!
Guess who’s back! To say that I’ve withdrawn over the past few years would be a massive understatement. Starting in 2017, it seemed that I was going through one traumatic event after another, with no end in sight. Loved ones passed away, I got engaged but then called it off, I left the religion that … More Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself…
Living 5000 miles away from home, and in a very different environment, nothing is more exciting or comforting than going home to Carolina for a few weeks! This past December, I made it my goal to squeeze in as much Chick-fil-A, Kimono, Cracker Barrel, Bojangles, Krispe Kreme, hiking, Mom’s cooking, sibling adventures, and MJ quality … More Winter Break
I’ve always LOVED celebrating New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day. It’s such a good time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished, what you’ve learned, and what you want from the upcoming year. There are some people who hate New Year’s resolutions… I am not one of those people! After a rollercoaster of a year, I have grown … More 2018: A Year In Review
Fifteen days ago, I left my friends, my job, my home, my school, etc. behind, boarded a plane, and moved almost 5,000 miles away to attend school at Brigham Young University- Hawaii. Since then, I’ve realized something very important. Before moving here, I had the attitude of “nothing matters anyways because I’m moving to Hawaii … More The Secret to Life
I was on the phone with a friend a few nights back, just talking about some hard things we have both been dealing with lately. It had been a long day, and I think I let it all get to me, because I recall saying something like this: “Why keep trying? Life keeps knocking me … More Help: For When You’ve Fallen + You Can’t Get Up
As much as I love the life I live, sometimes things can get really hard. It happens to everyone, and not to be a pessimist or anything, but it will probably always happen. People say mean things. Situations or relationships don’t always work out. Friends lie or stab you in the back. Families don’t always … More Making Your Own Happiness
Step by Step Parenting 