I've always learned a lot from listening to my elders, so I figured that for my birthday, I'd like to pass along a little cheat-sheet of things I hope you can learn from me. More »
12 Things I’ve Learned as I Get Older
Actions ≥ Words
I’ve learned a lot about people, behavior, and the ways we make decisions over the years. I’m definitely still learning, but once in a while, I find it helpful to stop and share some of these things with others. More »
Trust, Friendship, Love, and Epiphanies
I had an epiphany a few months ago, but in order to give it context, I need to tell you a story. It’s a story that few people know — not because it’s a secret, it simply doesn’t come up in conversation very often. Once Upon a Time… More »
Speaking of Love…
What do I know of love? Hard to say. I can tell you all about how I experience love, but I can’t tell you much about receiving it. More »
I Want A Ring That Tarnishes
I want a ring that tarnishes. If I’m going to wear a symbol, if it’s supposed to represent a relationship, or our commitment to it, I want a ring that tarnishes. More »
Think Tiny. Do More.
You can't get a job without an address, but you can't get an address without a job. Where's the middle ground? >> Here's a TINY idea. More »
2013: Amazeballs
This year has been amazing. Almost a reward for surviving 2007-2012 without any felonies. More »
Your Way Doesn’t Work
I just watched this movie, The Way, with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez playing a father and son (perfect casting, if you ask me). 😉 While I admit to having a bit of wanderlust, I can’t say I’m ‘lost’ or understand what the father was going through entirely (beyond the […] More »
Relationships Don’t Work.
…you do. And honestly, you don’t even have to work that hard. I promised to share some things I’ve learned along the way, so I’m making good on my promise. These are just 7 of the things that I wish someone had mentioned a decade ago… not that it would […] More »
Romance Is (Not) Dead
…we just don’t know what it is anymore. “Life isn’t as complicated as we make it, but it’s more complicated than TV would let on.” ~JE More »
Monogamy is a choice.
That’s right. I said it. Just like any other lifestyle decision, monogamy is a choice. Unfortunately, many of us haven’t actually made most of our lifestyle choices, and this one is no different. We may expect it from our partners, but most have never really committed to it themselves… and […] More »