My birthday was October 18th (almost 2 weeks ago). It was a particularly odd one for me. I wasn't sad and I wasn't happy. I felt neutral. I am grateful for everything I have, but yet not totally happy with where I am in life. The past few years have been difficult. I felt lost … Continue reading 26 Things I Learned in 26 Years
As part of my spiritual growth or growth in general, I've decided to start journaling every morning. I didn't start journaling when I first heard the recommendation because I felt I didn't have much to say and I'm not a very creative person in the morning. However, after reading more and more about the benefits … Continue reading Why You Should Start Journaling
I was broken and you knew You continuously watched me crumble while you put me back together with your glue Just to shatter me again with the same old tricks and turn me back to blue I knew it wouldn't change, but I wanted it so badly I ignored all the clues But one day … Continue reading Broken Pieces
I was looking at these pictures the other day, trying to distract myself from what was actually going on around me. This huge, beautiful saltwater fish tank was glaring at me trying to remind me of pain I never got over. I was sitting in a hospital office with my grandfather for his first day … Continue reading How To Get Through Tough Times
I started working at a bar recently and I've been meeting so many interesting people. Interesting is not my nice way of saying strange or weird either. I just mean there are so many different personalities, perspectives, and walks of life that I wouldn't usually get to meet otherwise. The other night, two customers came … Continue reading I Am Titanium
I was always a girl with a plan. In high school, I knew what I wanted to do in college. I wanted to major in social work, minor in sociology, get an on-campus job, and be a resident assistant. I did all that with great success. In college, I knew I needed good grades, multiple … Continue reading There’s No Turning Back
In college I had a professor who was also the supervisor at my internship. Once she got to know me, she realized I overthink everything. I struggle with every decision I make. I have to make a pros and cons list and argue both sides 5 times. I always think there is a better way … Continue reading There Is No Wrong Decision
If I had to bet on our love, I wouldn't put the money on us lasting a lifetime. We know our odds. They aren't in our favor. We get credit for not letting the lack of likeliness stop us, but we both know this will always be a tough battle. So what would I bet on … Continue reading Bet On Love
I'll admit I can be an emotional, hot mess on my bad days. I am not indestructible. Everyone has times when life gets to them, but the key is to make sure those days are few and far between. I've done this by focusing on the 13 things I've learned that mentally strong people … Continue reading 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do
You've proven yourself time and time again, but this is still new to me and old habits die slow. I'm the first to jump to conclusions. I can convince myself of almost anything and I'll always take the first opportunity to run. It's nothing against you. It's just who I am. I associate commitment with … Continue reading Learn To Give Your Best
Carissa Michelle 