I came into this life hating myself. It was like a self destruct program was running 24/7 from the earliest moments I can remember. I was constantly telling myself, (even as a young child), “you’re never going to amount to…
Category: Writing Prompts
Ms. H Was an Excellent Teacher
My favorite teacher growing was my 4-5th grade teacher. I had been homeschooled for K-3rd grade with some stints in other programs and private schools. 4th Grade I entered Gatewood Elementary school and I didn’t know anyone, I didn’t know how…
Anniversary
This month Ben and I are having our 8th wedding anniversary. As of May 1st we will have been together for a DECADE. I think we are particularly well matched for each other (obviously!!). And I feel like I won…
Best Friends
I don’t have just one best friend. I consider the term “best friend” to signify a tier, not a single person. I haven’t had just one best friend since… possibly my whole life. I can remember in grade school I…
Meeting My Mother In Law
The first time I ever met Ben’s mom I had accidentally given him a black eye. I had elbowed him in my sleep 😭 I was so embarrassed and Ben had told me about how important his mom is to…
Challenge and Growth
In life whenever I have felt stuck, stagnant, and depressed I always just kept moving one foot in front of the other and eventually found my way into the next great thing for me. Sometimes (and I don’t know why…
Are Your Goals Wild Enough For You?
Sometimes I feel like I am not making progress fast enough. Every day I wake up and I do what I need to do. But sometimes after days and days of doing the same things it just starts to feel…
Writing About Writing
Sometimes I don’t know what to write about. It feels weird to pick up the keyboard and just… sit with my fingers on the keys now knowing what to write. Should I talk about my life? Does that stuff matter? Should I make…
Delores Gets Lost
Writing Prompt: Use the photo above as inspiration for a piece of writing. No other rules. The eyes were glowing through the grate and a smile akin to that of the Cheshire Cat was just visible through the shadow. …