I Choose Joy Instead Of Judgement
In elementary school, all I wanted to do was be in high school with long blonde hair, cute boots, the newest phone, and all the friends. I wanted to "have it all." Then, junior high started and I...
View ArticleThis Is How My Pity Party Immediately Stopped
God is good. That seems controversial to the heading of this post, but He is. Having a pity party doesn't change the fact that He is the best Savior ever. I've had many pity parties. Health issues...
View ArticleJust Like Any Other Toxic Relationship, It's Time To Breakup With Your Phone
Cell phones. Ever wonder why they're called "cellular devices?" Well, the suffix "ular" means "relating to," or "resembling." And "cell," well, the first thing you think is a prison cell! So, cellular...
View ArticleHow Does Your Phone Battery Drain You?
The charge on your phone drains at a certain rate. That rate depends on how many, and what type of, apps you have open. Apps that use your camera, GPS, and streaming content drain your battery the...
View ArticleDon't Lose Sight Of The Person You're Becoming By Comparing Yourself To Others
This social, technological world we live in warrants constant use of comparison. Social media makes it seem effortless to not only post the good, better, and best of our lives, but also to see the...
View ArticleChanging This 1 Thing On Your Social Media Will Make It 100% Better
On social media, it is expected that people only show the good parts. Opinions are not only voiced, but people are pressured into choosing sides on the matter. Whether through comments or simply in...
View ArticleYou Should Always Be Nice — Always
What words would you use to describe life? Scary, hard, daunting? Or maybe, beautiful, exciting, fun. You might even have a mixture of both. Nonetheless, no one can live on this earth without coming...
View ArticleI Don't Call People Beautiful Because We Are More Than Our Physical Appearance
People are entirely wrapped up on the idea of image. Don't you agree? Are you pretty? Are your eyebrows "on fleek"? Are your lips too small or nose too big? What color is your hair? I heard on the...
View ArticleThe Reason Why You Should Let Your Enemies Bring Out The Best In You
Let your enemies bring out the best in you. That doesn't make sense at first, does it? To explain, let me ask you this, when you're in an uncomfortable, dangerous, tense, or uneasy situation, what do...
View Article5 Things I've Noticed Since I Got My Nose Pierced
Ever since I was young, I loved the idea of getting a nose piercing. I thought they were cute and fun. Years ago, I started telling my parents I wanted one and they said they had no issues with it. My...
View ArticleBeing Involved Doesn't Give You That Much Of A Leg Up
Being valedictorian in high-school, having a 4.0 GPA, being in honors, holding a leadership position. We want to have all those things in high-school so we can get into a good college. We want those...
View ArticleBeing Raw Is Beautiful And That's What Defines You
I believe in being open, vulnerable, intimate, transparent, raw, natural, and imperfect. I believe that when we are all of these things, we are our best, true self. I believe that the person people...
View ArticleThe Reason You Should Fall In Love With Yourself
I often hear phrases similar to this: "You can never truly love someone until you truly love yourself." I never understood what that meant. I get that I must love myself because I love others, but...
View ArticleHave An Identity In Christ, Not A Consumer Identity
Did you know, that by 2004, teenage girls spent over $9 billion on makeup and skin products alone? So, 12 to 17 years old spent over nine billion dollars on make-up. Wonder why girls feel vulnerable?...
View ArticleNeeding Constant Approval From Social Media Is Taking A Toll On Our Mental...
Our society has conditioned itself to constantly need input. Walking around on campus, I have noticed that the large majority of people I pass by are either listening to music, sending a Snapchat, or...
View ArticleCollege Is Stressful, But Learning How To Deal With Stress Can Really Save...
To begin, you should know that I am taking seventeen credit hours this semester, and I am a freshman. School has never been difficult for me, so I assumed that because one hour was orientation and one...
View Article1 In 100 Teens Have POTS, But You'd Never Know It
POTS. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Try saying that three times fast. Then, try living with it. POTS is a dysautonomia disease, meaning the autonomic nervous system malfunctions. Although...
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8 Lessons My Long-Distance Relationship Has Taught Me About Unconditional Love
Romantic relationships are difficult. No matter the similarities, differences, arguments, trust, prior friendship status, outside influences, or anything else, it is a universally accepted fact that...
View ArticleLeaving For College Has Changed My Family Dynamics
Growing up, I was convinced I had the best family ever. My brother and I are five years apart and up until I was around fifteen, we were inseparable. I'm talking, parents asked my parents what they...
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12 Things I Want My Younger Brother To Know
Bubba, I love you. From the day I found out mom and dad were pregnant with you, my five-year-old self loved you with everything in me. I remember holding you after you were born, holding you before...
View ArticleI'm Not Sure Who Needs To Hear This, But You ARE Beautiful
Hey there, beautiful. Yes, I'm talking to you. YOU are beautiful. And no, I'm not just talking about your appearance, but your personality and soul are beautiful too. There are things about you that...
View ArticleChiropractic Care Changed My Life In So Many Ways
I have been going to the chiropractor for close to nine years now. Though there were short periods I did not go, you can say I have been going once a week for the past nine years. Yes, once a week....
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There's a Key to Writing a Killer Essay in College & I've Got It
When it comes to school, English has always been my favorite subject. I do well in all of my classes, but English is always my strongest subject, despite not having grammar down 100%. Because really...
View ArticleIt's Officially That Point In The Semester Where Students Begin to Fade Away...
The semester is coming to a close, and so is our amount of caring. And our patience. And our appearance. And our everything pretty much. I've noticed several things throughout the last few weeks that...
View ArticleRemember To Always Be Thankful, Not Just During the Holidays
Thanksgiving Day has been a tradition since way back when. Everyone sits down and eats together, a big feast that makes you nauseous, but you somehow keep picking at the leftovers. People- not only...
View ArticleScuba Diving Is What Keeps Me Sane
Ever since I was little, I've loved the ocean. The beach, sand and all, makes my heart happy. In fact, it's more than a happy place, but most people don't get it. I live to jump into the ocean one...
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