Once upon a time, I traveled to Atlantic City for a business trip… to Miss America. Dena Blizzard, a former Miss New Jersey and host of the event, decided to skip the rest of prelims and the final show, crowning me the new Miss America! True story: this is the Read more…
Remember when this happened? Credit to Gammell Photography. I already bought a real pic, so all’s well. It’s hard to believe that two years have already gone by since I finished my Master’s program! Figuring out life and career post-school has been an adventure, to be sure, and an interesting Read more…
We help kids. What I do everyday ultimately saves or improves children’s lives. I think that is awesome. Our organization is filled with compassionate, creative, drive people. They also focus on teamwork and celebrating great ideas, great individuals, and the small acts that create both of those. We get to Read more…
Time has laid his healing hand upon the wound when we can look back upon the pain we once fainted under and no bitterness or despair rises in our hearts. – Jerome K. Jerome
My dating experience has made me change, lately. I’ve been in a place where I have played second fiddle in the relationship. It was something I dismissed or explained away in times past. It is something I am acutely aware of now. I hope I can always be kind, loving, Read more…
I know, I know… I never re-capped on my prayer experience and 25 day walk with Christ… I guess I’ve been waiting for the right moment to review thoroughly and take personal inventory, but the short answer is I really enjoyed it. I had some great experiences, and I feel Read more…
A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice.Gilbert Chesterton (1874-1936) I saw that many republicans signed something indicating they now supported gay marriage. I think this quote above is fitting explanation as to what is happening to our world these days.
Happiness. It can be elusive. For me, I’m always on the lookout for what makes me happy. Lately, I feel happier than ever, and I also feel like I am able to realize the why behind it. So here is today’s secret to happiness… Celebrate your successes! After work, today, Read more…
There certainly are not so many men of large fortune in the world as there are pretty women to deserve them.Jane Austen (1775-1817)
DISCLAIMER: This is really long. And by the end, it may not make a whole lot of sense. But it’s time to share it. I’ve saved it as a draft for a while but I think I’m ready to just let it out there as is. I’m positive I’ve left Read more…