The Always Here If You Need Me Award
Two of my favorite bloggers, 18yearsyoung and Franny nominated me for the Always Here If You Need Me award! This special award is for bloggers who are especially loyal and caring towards fellow...
View ArticleFor The Love Of Faith (Short Story)
“She’s not interested,” I whispered to myself. “This will be heartbreaking.” Seven a.m. and I was more anxious than ever. My heart pounded, my stomach ached, and I felt like I’d slept on a bed in the...
View ArticleDaily Prompt: Shape Up Or Ship Out, Mr. Anger
Dear, Mr. Anger, I’m sorry to tell you this but I’m demanding that you ship out. Today’s Daily Prompt is asking me to write a letter to the personality trait I like least. The prompt says I have to be...
View Article10 Words to Remember
Just a few words of encouragement and inspiration for you today. Don’t forget this! Have a great weekend! Photo Credit: fiveless/Deviant Art Filed under: Writing Inspiration Tagged: happiness, life,...
View ArticleDaily Prompt: The Mirror Tells The Truth (Part 2)
When I look in the mirror, I’m pleased to see my reflection. I look happy, bright, and comfortable. My reflection tells me everything about how I’m feeling. The mirror tells the truth when everything...
View ArticleThe Writing Life: It’s Painful, Frustrating, and Fun
How can writing be so enjoyable, yet so depressing and frustrating? Why do some writers love everything about writing, while others think it’s a chore? If you ask me, I’m walking a fine line between...
View Article3 Ways Counseling Is Helping Me
In a judgmental society, it’s easy to see why I wouldn’t want counseling or medication. But since I started therapy and my medicine started working, I’ve noticed three positive changes in my life. My...
View ArticleDaily Prompt: Hiding After Midnight
I rarely spend time with large groups of people, but when I do, I usually like to take some personal time afterwards. This could include reading a good book, watching movies or TV, and of course,...
View ArticleGuided By An Angel
An angel watched over me last night. She guided me through hardship and rejoiced when I woke up this morning. I couldn’t see a way out, so she let me feel comfortable as I lay in my bed. After a …...
View ArticleCreative Mysteries: The Origin Story
My blog has gone a completely different direction than when I started nearly a year ago. It began simply as a platform to complement my dream as an author. Over time, my blog became a network I could...
View ArticleWriting in The Twilight Zone
As a writer, one characteristic that makes me unique is my ability to write productively in unusual situations. I can write in complete darkness with no light other than my computer screen’s glow. I...
View Article“What Do You ‘Like’ About It?”
I’ve seen a few posts lately about WordPress “Likes”. What entices people to click the little “Like” button. What exactly do people like about a blog post? I’ve decided to take this discussion to new...
View ArticleAll I Need to Keep My Head in the Game
We all have things we need to do to keep an even keel. Now I don’t know about everyone else but I need to write, communicate, and take time to reflect on things. I once had a job coach who … Continue...
View ArticleSome Sunshine In My Life
Thanks to a friend at moreissuesthantimemagazine, some sunshine just entered my life. Specifically, this blogger nominated me for The Sunshine Award. I’d like to thank her for the nomination and so...
View ArticlePositively Prioritized
Positivity and priorities were the order of my day. I’m proud to say I’ve done everything I could to keep an optimistic frame of mind. My father visited me around nine a.m. As I said yesterday, he was...
View ArticleThe Happy and Sad Sides of Writing
Writing is not always a happy activity for me. Clearly, I love to write and my career goals revolve around writing, yet there are some sad sides to writing that cause me misery. I’ ve decided now would...
View ArticleWalking For A Breath of Fresh Air
I have many priorities this week and few things focus my mind more than a brisk, early morning walk. The temperature is cool and I’m alone with nothing but my iPod to keep me company. My early morning...
View ArticlePledging To Positive Thinking
As of this evening, I’m pledging to enjoy the rest of this week and through the weekend. I will take care of the things that are most important, ignore any negative thoughts and fears, and do my best...
View ArticleDaily Prompt: “No Matter What You Been Through”
So no matter what you been through, no matter what you into No matter what you see when you look outside your window Brown grass or green grass, picket fence or barbed wire Never ever put them down,...
View ArticleOperation Optimistic: Week One
Taking steps to overcome my social anxiety and thinking positively is great, but holding myself accountable and measuring my progress is even better. That’s why I created Operation Optimistic as a...
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