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Chick-fil-A taught me several things. One was how to make people feel seen by starting simple conversations. One of those things was (honestly) complimenting people on their outfits. And through this, I found the most fascinating conversation starter: complimenting people on their jewelry and asking about the story behind it. Here’s the thing: Jewelry takesContinue reading “The Story Behind Your Jewelry”

I’ve been writing rabidly since the moment I hung up with my publisher. It’s been about a month, and I have exactly one more week before the second draft is due. It’s unreal! For a while, I felt like every spare moment was spent writing. I woke up in the morning to write, then gotContinue reading “Draft 2 Progress Update”

If you ask anyone on my team, they’ll say that Thursday is their favorite day of the week. And you know why? Because!!! They’d say incredulously. It’s FRIED. CHICKEN. THURSDAY!  Every Thursday, five select graphic designers cram into a car and drive to get delicious Al’s Hot Chicken. Now, you may say, isn’t it madness to haveContinue reading “fried chicken thursday”

there’s something about the dark that makes me want to stay i know i should love the light teach me to hold on even when it’s not easy to remind myself that one right choice day by day moment by moment is enough

Everything started and stopped with you— 2000 miles can’t change a thing. The past seemed so far away; With every day of sun, Every new experience, I forgot one more piece of you. And yet I can’t deny That there’s a part of my heart, Call it a chink or a chunk, That will neverContinue reading “Deja vu”

How many of you Only look like you’re standing On the mountaintop? There’s a shift in the wind— Blood is in the air , The stench of oppression. No, you aren’t on a victorious peak— You’re actually drowning, A silent martyr, Thinking you’re doing what’s right. But love, You’re worth fighting for. — How many ofContinue reading “martyr”

 Found this short story hidden away in my computer; I have a vague memory of writing this from a group of Pinterest prompts. Hope you enjoy! “No, it’s really not that complicated. He’s a bad person.” She was hard to believe when she was covered head to toe in glitter. I sighed. I’d reached theContinue reading “The Prophecy Hunters”