Tag Archives: Joy

Reflection on Depression and Hope

Warning: Discussions of depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. A friend recently recommended the book The Midnight Library. As soon as I read the description I knew it was something I needed to read. When I was a freshman in college I wrote a story for English class about a girl who attempted suicide. In theContinue reading “Reflection on Depression and Hope”

Reflections: Hiking Path of Life

I’m in Arizona for the weekend to cheer on my coach and his wife at the NPC USA Championships. Saturday morning a few of us took a hike at Piestewa Park, the second highest point in the Phoenix Mountains. When my friend asked if I wanted to go hiking all I heard was did IContinue reading “Reflections: Hiking Path of Life”

Reflection on Life Lessons

I’m in Bastrop, TX for my cousin’s wedding. This cousin is the youngest of the 7 cousins on my mom’s side and is about the age I was when I got married. I rode in with my grandma, mom, and step-dad. On the long drive I reflected on what wisdom I could potentially impart onContinue reading “Reflection on Life Lessons”

Joy: Baking

Growing up my grandmother did a lot of crafts and hobbies with my sister and me. I don’t know where she got all of her ideas since this was long before Pinterest, but she was never short of creative and fun activities to fill our days. Those times with her are my most joyful childhoodContinue reading “Joy: Baking”

Traditions: Father’s Day Dinner

I love preparing meals and hosting friends and family in my home. A few years ago we started the tradition of cooking Father’s Day dinner for my dad instead of going out and landed on prime rib as the main course. I made chocolate lava cake for the first time and it became a requestedContinue reading “Traditions: Father’s Day Dinner”

Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results

If you’re familiar with investments, you’ve probably seen the disclaimer “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results.” I’m putting a little bit of a different spin on it today and saying this applies to people too. They say people don’t change… well, I’d like to show you how wrong “they” are and hopefully inspireContinue reading “Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results”