Words and Thoughts
Dealing with sizes instead of measurements
Growing up as a seemingly plus-size girl is hard. Dealing with horrible sizing, only exasperated once I became a woman made it that much worse. And, it’s not just a problem for us curvy ladies. It’s a problem for women of all shapes and sizes. Sizing sucks. I say “seemingly plus size” because looking back,…
Continue readingSurprises and treasures await when you shop local stores
I have to admit, when my parents and I took part in the Small Business Saturday event Nov. 25, I only had one thing motivating me. I must win that amazing T-Rex stuffed animal. Don’t get me wrong, the idea of getting some interesting gifts and shopping locally was enticing, but the weather was not.…
Continue readingTaking some time to go ‘Out to Lunch’
The newspaper world is constantly moving, so we usually don’t have time for a proper “adult lunch,” as my co-worker, Penny Mullins, EagleHerald news editor/digital director, calls it. This term is best described as going out with someone away from the building, to not talk about work and to give your mind a good rest.…
Continue readingHappy Hallothanksmas!
My favorite holiday is Halloween. Dressing up, picking a different person to be every year, ghosts, zombies, goblins, potions, spells, horror movies … love it all. Well, maybe not the spiders. Everything else though — AMAZING! And while I’m waiting for October to come around again, there are more than a few overzealous Christmas people…
Continue readingThank you for trying your best
Thank you for trying your best. Everyone’s normal life has been turned upside down, and it really stinks. It stinks for the people who can’t work and are doing whatever they can to provide for their family. It stinks for the people going to work every day, worrying about bringing something home to their family.…
Continue readingVeterans: Family and otherwise
I could go on and on about my grandparents and their time in the Marine Corps, including how they met while stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. Or even how my grandpa would proudly bring out his scrapbook of photos from when he was in the Marines. That’s a story for another time. Just keep in mind…
Continue readingBody image: Be comfortable about being you
Many people, especially women, struggle with body image at some point in their life. Whether it’s as a teen, as an adult fresh out of college or someone who just doesn’t feel like things are looking like they’re “supposed to,” it can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. Either way, it’s your body. Some people…
Continue readingIt’s all about me
Where to start … I’m a so-called adult. I’m currently unemployed-ish. I’m working on that every day. I just got finished designing a website with WordPress… yay! Now that I’m finished, I’m more tired than anything. I am on a new part of my journey and I want to be able to share my words…
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