When i was younger, I hated looking back. When I was younger, I was always looking ahead. I couldn’t wait to grow up. I counted down the days until birthdays, summer vacation, graduation, getting a job, and all the milestones I thought would finally make me feel like I had arrived somewhere. Looking back never…
Category: Daily Prompts
The Story That Changed How I See the World
Apparently I’m not quite finished talking about Little Women. Yesterday, I wrote about the ending I’d change. Today, I’m realizing the book changed me in ways that have nothing to do with who Jo ended up with. When I first read Little Women, I expected a story about four sisters growing up. What I didn’t…
If I could change the ending of any book…
If I could change the ending of any book, it would definitely be Little Women. I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but I never liked how Laurie ended up marrying Amy. From the very beginning, I loved the chemistry between Laurie and Jo. Even though Jo kept insisting she only saw him as…
Success Is Not Giving Up
Life will not always be easy. There will be setbacks, disappointments, heartbreaks, and days when you feel like giving up. Success is not about being the smartest person in the room or having everything figured out. It is about getting back up when life knocks you down and taking one more step forward. This year…
If I could talk to animals, life would be even more magical.
If I could instantly master any skill, I would want the ability to talk to animals and with any and every creature on earth. Not only would I love to understand what they are thinking, but I would also love for animals to trust me the way they trusted Snow White. Imagine walking through a…
Stronger than I Thought I was
One way I have grown this year is learning how to keep moving forward even when life feels incredibly difficult. Losing my dad in March this year changed my life in ways I never expected. Some days I still find myself wanting to pick up the phone and try calling him. Other days I feel…
Winter
What is your favorite type of weather? Winter is my favorite time of the whole year. I love cold weather and I especially love days when it rains. The air generally feels fresh and there aren’t many people outside. Every morning, I am happy to see thick clouds covering the skies like a cozy blanket…
WritingPromp: Traveling.
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike If I only had one transportation to choose from, as a way of getting around cross-country, I would choose to take a bus. I know what you’re thinking – How boring, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be boring. The bus I’d travel…
Spirit Animal
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? Several years ago, I learned from a friend how Dolphins happen to be my spirit animal. While I don’t believe any animal has the same personality traits or behaviors as people. I can agree that we may share some of the same personality traits. Dolphins are…
Writing Prompt
What makes you most anxious? I am most anxious being around big crowds or having to wait for any type of test results, whether it be for bloodwork or a college assignment.
Crowned Brunette 