"I don't know what I'm doing." Anxiously I wait and play with my thumbs as I count every tick on the clock. Airy white curtains sway from the open window as a sweet orange scent fills the open room. I switch my legs around as I force myself to sit back in the cushions of the rest chair. A sweet old man sits across from me in another massive cushioned chair. His wrinkles deep and smile genuine with wise eyes that's seen over eighty years of life. Sixty as a pastor and counselor. "So …
Relationships
5 Qualities for a Healthy Relationship
First, I'm the least qualified for writing a relationship post. My relationships are few and far in between. I'm talking 10 years apart! I dated very little in my twenties. I was never one for serial dating. In fact, I was extremely shy and awkward around boys lol! But I know what it's like being in toxic relationships and around unhealthy people. I also know what it's like being in a very healthy, wonderful relationship (my current one <3 <3 <3) and around healthy, supportive …
10 Red Flags to Watch Out For in Relationships
Love is odd, weird, and blinding. We ignore distasteful behaviors, searching through rose-colored filters for something non-existent. Throwing all our standards out the door, we turn a blind-eye to feel the love we crave. But at what cost do we ignore these red flags in our relationships? It's a misconception that relationships are only romantic. No my friend, relationships encompasses all kinds of love. I'm talking friendships, family, partnerships, even business workers. We all crave …
3 Do’s & Don’ts of a First Date
Raise your hand if you hate dating. *Raises hand* If you're like me, this isn't something you're a pro at. I mean dating is hard, confusing, and nerve wracking. I'm as awkward as a running giraffe in high heels when it comes to first dates. Just picture that in your head lol. Making your life easier, I created a checklist of 3 Do's and Don'ts for a first date. First of all, I'm nowhere near experienced enough in the dating scene (like I don't think i'm qualified to write this). My …
The Two Types of Nice People
This post's been a long time coming, and one I'm really fired for. So I consider myself a nice person. I believe in kindness and treating people and life with respect. I like friendly people and believe being kind can do the world some good. Lately I notice a trend happening among our society. People are dissing the idea of kindness, calling it week or passive. So you can imagine my rage when I keep seeing articles and books and conversations ridiculing it, saying they finish last and are …