It's that time of year again where the world celebrates. Everyone is thinking of New Year Resolutions. Some New Year Resolves. Others laughing in merriment as they look back at what they were able to do. And there are some,... Continue Reading →
Portland finally snowed. Big chunks of flakes floated across the sky this morning and it put me in the happiest of moods. While the flakes vanished as soon as it hit the pavement it snowed long enough to get the... Continue Reading →
In high school I was forced to read Pride and Prejudice with a group of kids that I would have otherwise never talked with. Well, not true. The only other girl I paired with in history once. The skateboarder and... Continue Reading →
My body has become accustomed to waking up at 4a. This morning it told me I had to go to the bathroom and it wasn't willing to wait. I tried for a few minutes to refuse its relief but realized... Continue Reading →
It is almost cliché to have a list of things you are thankful for around this time of year. For the past few years on social media people will declare what they are thankful for everyday in the month of... Continue Reading →
I can't sleep. Again. I've been up since 1a and I know today will drag because of it. I don't know if it is because of the anticipation of the holiday or my subconscious is trying to say something again.... Continue Reading →
My family calls my sister ninja. She comes in and out of our family's group chat when we least expect it. We are often surprised of her presence. And I, taking a cue from her, have done that this week.... Continue Reading →
Every now and then I write a letter about my past. I don't know where it started or how the idea came to be. The base of the letter was to get things off my chest. To often the chaos... Continue Reading →
I can't believe it's been four years. I made the decision to be a "blogger" four years ago. I think I'm still working on it. Learning how to write, connecting with the blogosphere, realizing I've always had a passion to write.... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 