Sometimes we pause and ask ourselves, “What do I truly admire about me?” For me, it’s a beautiful mix of contrasts and courage. I admire my adventurous spirit—even as an introvert. I may not always crave crowds, but I crave experiences. Quiet ones. Soulful ones. Awe-filled ones. There’s a whole world out there that whispers …
This might sound bold, but I’ve grown to admire myself—and not just because I’ve survived hard things, but because of how I keep showing up for my life with honesty, curiosity, and courage. I’ve walked through profound grief. Losing my mother and the future I once imagined changed everything. But it didn’t stop me. It …
Life is an adventure, and every step is an opportunity to grow. One of my strengths is the ability to question what I truly believe. This isn’t doubt; it’s curiosity—a desire to go deeper into the truth. Personal growth starts when we’re willing to challenge old patterns and embrace new perspectives. I’ve found that I’m …
Life is a journey filled with moments of gratitude. Here are a few highlights from mine: Finally, a shoutout to my social media followers—your support fuels my journey and inspires me to keep exploring.
Inner strength is faith and resilience.Faith to believe when the path is unclear.Resilience to rise with the dawn.It’s about believing through the storm and rising after the fall. Inner strength isn’t just about holding on—it’s about trusting the journey. It’s faith when the path gets dark.It’s resilience when the wind knocks you down. It’s about …
There comes a moment on every adventure where you realize you’ve been carrying too much. I’ve reached that moment. When I first set out on this journey, I packed everything I thought I needed—dreams, expectations, memories, roles, people, pain. But now, some of that weight is starting to feel less like preparation and more like …
It is not every day that you find out the person that molested you who was only a year older than you, is now a registered sex offender and on permanent house arrest. To be honest I have mixed feelings regarding this. On one hand, I am happy that he got caught. Hearing the girls …
I am loved without rival.I am uniquely loved.I am beautiful.I am a diamond.I am going to do it anyway. Last week concluded a women’s Bible study at Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle. The more and more I reflect on what has occurred and the lesions that have gotten deep within my being, the more and more I …
It is probably no surprise to most of you that I have dealt with facial hair since I was in middle school. Yep, Middle school! To the annaminious person that decided to text message me about my facial hair – since you kept hitting the numbers to annoy me so I would hang up and …
For years, I have always beaten myself up because my face can’t hide a single thing. Today, I am proud of my many different expressions as it has taught me to be honest with myself and others. So here is to not being afraid to express myself!