Everyone deserves second chances and new opportunities to make things better. I’ve been awarded more second chances in life than I can count; and definitely more than I probably deserved. As I reflect on the things that I have been through, I can’t help but be grateful for the second chances I have had or…
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For the Women..
Before I call it a night, for International Women’s Day, I want to personally shoutout all the hard-working, dedicated, beautiful, talented, strong, resilient, positive, encouraging, magical women that I know and love dearly. In honor of this day, I’m sure some of us either protested or was unable to protest (I for one had to…
Essay #9, Writing and Taking Leaps of Faith
Sometimes you can’t find anything to write about, except the process of writing itself. As you all know, I have been completing a challenge that is hashtagged #52essays2017. It is basically where I write one essay a week for the entire year. So far, I’m nine weeks into the new year, which means I am…
The Awkward Bird
Contrary to popular belief, I am an awkward bird. I’m ashamed to admit that as I approach 30, I feel more and more insecure about myself. I have yet to find a level of feminine comfort and security, and there are days in my life where I feel completely awkward and misplaced. I have…
Social Work: Helping Others Turn the Page
I never thought I would write about my job. I always keep my career separate from my writing (don’t ask me why). Maybe because I have always worked for state agencies, and it’s pretty taboo to talk about your “state job” on the Internet, so I’ve always chosen to keep it private; I don’t really…
A Lesson on Lying…
As a child, there’s always something that you’re getting in trouble for or known for in your family that will live on in infamy. My pitfall? Lying. My mother would tell you I used to lie relentlessly. I would lie like it was a language I was fluent in. She would ask me a question…
Ramblings.
Well, this week’s essay definitely won’t be as good as others. It won’t be my best work. It will be short, and it probably won’t make a lick of sense; which is why I decided to name it “Ramblings”. With everything going on, I didn’t really have time to separate my thoughts and choose a…
Social Media Addicts Anonymous
Hello, My name is Whitney and I’m always connected to my social media pages. *insert warm and inviting “Hi Whitney!” from the congregation of fellow addicts* Welcome to the “Social Media Addicts Anonymous” group, where we will discussing this nasty habit that some of us can’t or won’t seem to break, lol. Let’s start with a show…
A True Love at First Sight
I always dreamed that when I had gotten to the point in my life when I would have children, I envisioned having boys. I didn’t particularly have anything against girls, but since I was a tomboy my entire life (and truthfully I still am), I felt like I was meant to have boys, instead of…
I fought Reality TV and Reality TV Won Week 2 #52Essays2017
Originally posted on Eggshell Gal Friday:
I fear I may become a victim to a real life reality show. I have been run over by the inevitable. The “dumbing” down of America has finally been successful. We are officially about to embark in a real life “idiocracy,”with coverage 24/7 for ratings. Perhaps I am being…
Write, Live and Love 