Photo Cred: Michael Daugherty Today, my heart stopped. I realized that being the oldest in a big family has its perks. I get to be the fun big sister, interviewing potential significant others, treating you to ice cream before dinner, and taking you to do things mom and dad would never let you do! But,…

I recognize that I am very, very late to the party. However, can we all agree that The Greatest Showman is one of the best films ever?!?! I would love to write a blog post on every part of that movie that I loved. (In fact, I may, one day.) For now, though I want…

I’ve recently had to come to terms with a hard fact. Despite my best efforts I am not Wonder Woman. Yep, that’s right I can’t do it all. Lately, I’ve been battling a lot of obstacles. Which has required me to step back, step down, and take time to rest. I’ve said no more in…

Lately, I have had the option to accept the limitations, obligations, and expectations of others – or step outside of that box into a place that only I can desire. I would describe option one as stepping into discontentment. It would be the equivalent of giving away my dreams. My mind has wrestled with defining…

The past few weeks in life have been one heck of a rainstorm. It feels like I’m hitting wall after wall. Today, even though I really should have. I took some time to do my favorite activity ever. Playing in the rain. What started out as a fun activity with the little girl I was…