Bad Decisions. This could have been the name of the Lifetime Movie about my teens and early twenties. I was not a wise girl. Ten years later, the bad choices are fewer and farther between and I am grateful. However, they still happen, and now that I have wisdom, experience, and Jesus, they feel a…
A New Chapter
I paced back and forth on my parents’ porch yesterday while they were at church. I could have gone with them, but I’m not a Methodist and their pastor has a slight speech impediment so all I can think while I’m there is “Shufferin Shuccotash”. I’m easily distracted. I wasn’t just pacing. I was praying….
Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! It’s the last Friday in August! September is upon us! I’m glad. Fall is my favorite. Speaking of favorites, here are a few of mine from this week: New Favorite Recipe: I hung out with this girl at Mom’s Siam in Carytown on Saturday and we had Drunken Noodles. I was so full,…
6 Things that Drive Me Absolutely Nuts
Warning : You may think less of me after reading this. Still, this is who I am. It has to be said. I accept the consequences. I regard myself as a pretty laid-back girl. Yes, girl. I’m only 29. However, I guess everyone has certain things that push their buttons. Because you asked, here are…
On Travel
This girl loves road trips. Near, far, wherever you are..not now, Celine. There is something life-giving about hitting the open road and extracting myself from normal routine. It is liberating. Far away from dirty dishes, laundry, to-do-lists, and basic cable, I am free. Free to take in new sights, explore uncharted territory, and to be…
Why I Write Words
Each morning as I sit down to write, one thought circles around in my head. What do I have to offer? Obviously, as a seasoned waitress, I could show you how to balance three huge plates on your arm and teach you the difference between Chicken Costoletta ( 3 pieces, asparagus) and Chicken Di Pana…
Own Your Future
In my dream life I am in shape, successful, financially stable, and living in a beachfront bungalow in Nicaragua with man that drives me crazy (in the good way). My actual life is the fourth grade Opposite Day of my dream life. This is because knowing what you should do isn’t the same as doing…
Fabulous Friday Fun: Fig Jam Puff Pastry
Puff Pastry: Warm, buttery, soft, and flaky. Add a sweet or savory filling. It can be used as the base for so many delicious recipes. This is a super simple recipe that I made up. No exact measurements. Make sure you thaw the puff pastry on the counter for about 20 minutes, and preheat the…
Sorry I’m Not Sorry
95% of the time, I have no idea what I am doing with my life. No kids, no house, no man. Look at this face. What am I doing wrong? At least my career is thriving..oh, wait..never mind. Once a month I forget that millions of people live in dirt huts and try to feed…
Oh, the Feelings!
Aletheia. In Greek, it means truth. In half-Greek (aka me) it means so much more. This past weekend, I got the opportunity to visit an old friend who moved to Roanoke two years ago after her wedding. Julia and I met at Aletheia, and visiting with her and Sam, her former roommate, brought back so…
Living Well 