Last week, my contract just ended. I thought back to the two years prior when I had signed with them. Where my life was at. That this was truly and really my future. Actress, model. For lack of a better word, it was a definition. You know, sister, daughter, teacher, actress, writer, model. Defined in a single phrase and word.
Read MoreThe past several weeks have turned into months were I’m going back to Hosea, back to Amos & Obadiah & Joel. I’m digging in Jonah again today, and I realized with tears yet again how our God is in such relentless pursuit of our hearts. I’m seeing just how merciful He is. Jesus came as a physical representation of what God had been trying to tell His people for years.
Read MoreThere are so many great ways to just stay in shape and keep healthy these days, there’s literally no excuse. My friend loves FitBit, I love my Sweat app and we’ll both take a good hike or yoga sesh any day. Who needs to count calories if you’re doing what’s good for you?
Read MoreI’m a firm believer in being prepared- nearly as firm a believer in my “only-plan-when-necessary” life. Looking into my purse the other day, I made a mental note to stuff more pens, grab that other empty notebook from home, pick up an extra pack of Kleenex at the dollar store, and switch out my lipstick.
Read MoreYou know those people who walk out of their homes and are immediately allergic to everything? I am that girl when it comes to medications/doctors. For a long time, there were certain illnesses I just had to learn how to deal with because the medicine that was supposed to help dispose of it only brought it on, or irritated something else.
Read MoreHere I am, struggling between cultures in a place where drinking your coffee without your counterpart of the meeting being there is considered rude if they decide they wanted to get theirs with you. True elegance, I've chalked it up to, is knowing when one should just be cheesy.
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