Another assignment from the writing class. The assignment was to write a letter to a former version of ourselves. Dear Middle School Me, It’s 1997, and you’re at that awkward stage. Fortunately you have no idea, because your friends are right there with you, so it all feels normal. These friends you’ve known since you Continue Reading
I originally created this website to keep track of travels, but with 2020 putting those on hold it looks like it’s going to be a space to keep track of all the things. Essays, poetry, photos, and travel when that’s safe and fun again – it’s all part of the journey. This is an essay Continue Reading
In my early 30’s I found myself in a state of wanting whatever season I was in to be over so I could know how it all turned out. Not a discontentment with where I was so much as a desire to know everything would turn out ok, and if it wasn’t going to, I Continue Reading
You spoke up – they yelled to drown you outTheir red face, clenched fistsCreating confusion and doubt You were loud – they were just louderYou were strong – but they held the powerYou’re still here – you’ll scale the towerThere’ll be hell to pay as you rememberYou’ll stand up and let your strengths beThe rocks to Continue Reading
Gather around, the men are here to speak Open up your ears, they’re here to lead To teach you all the ways in which God made you weak To remind you they know best, but also they can’t seem To find the strength to resist your very femininity It seems their job is to protect Continue Reading
It’s June 2020, and I’ve taken one trip this year- a trip to NYC by myself the first weekend of the year. The plan after that was to stay home for a couple months before heading to Ireland, followed by a road trip with friends from Seattle to San Francisco. Since this year has turned Continue Reading