I am a forgetful person in general. Not good with names or faces. But I do remember actions – and kindnesses. Especially when they come from strangers. My best friend and I, wannabe Pokemon masters to this day, bought Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver at their time of release. A wise decision, considering how much theContinue reading “The Nice GameStop Lady”
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Vacation, All I Never Wanted
Allow me to preface this post by saying that I am fully aware the following story has a “first world problems” vibe, but sometimes, I just want to complain. Thus, I’m going to. This post will also contain descriptions of some rather gross medical conditions, but no pictures, so here is a trigger warning forContinue reading “Vacation, All I Never Wanted”
The Ache
This is not where I thought I would be. I am a fortunate person, in general. I fully recognize that. But, at thirty, I am not happy with where I am in my life. It is within my power to change my circumstances, but it is so very hard. When it feels like I haveContinue reading “The Ache”
Rainbow
On a recent flight, I looked out the window and saw that we were flying past a gorgeous rainbow. Unfortunately, my phone was off and in my bag, and by the time I dug it out and turned it on, this photo was all I could capture. A little fragment was left. A mere sliceContinue reading “Rainbow”
Thirty
the age of thirty, means not the end of youth, but instead, a new start (here’s to getting back on track in my thirtieth year)
Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs
At the tail end of a dismal 2020, I vowed to make 2021 better. For my personal life, professional life, and mental health. I can now safely say that not only was 2021 exponentially worse, but 2022 isn’t off to that great of a start either. The downward spiral has continued. I am sure thatContinue reading “Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs”
Killer Swing
I was involved with sports for a significant portion of my adolescence. Basketball, soccer, track, and softball. I excelled in two of those (track and soccer) until a career ending knee surgery at age 15, and now I stick to the treadmill. On the bright side, I got out of it before I had timeContinue reading “Killer Swing”
To Say Goodbye
After 25 years, my parents have sold the family home. It is an inevitable event – my parents never intended to stay in PA forever. They’ll still be here for a little bit longer, but decided to strike while the housing market iron was hot for sellers. In a little over a week, my childhoodContinue reading “To Say Goodbye”
Slump
As strange as it sounds, the start of the pandemic in 2020 marks the last time I read a book. For those who know me well, that’s pretty wild. Because in previous years, also documented on this site, I’ve been able to knock out 100+ books. But I only read 1 or 2 books inContinue reading “Slump”
Worst
2020 has been the worst year of my life. 28 years in, and 2020 broke me. It broke me down, chewed me up, spit me out, then stomped all over me. Maybe it’s a quarter life crisis. Maybe the whole quarantine lifestyle got to me. Maybe the state of the world wore me out. MaybeContinue reading “Worst”
Frostwritten 