Before I write this whole post, let me get one thing off my chest, I love birthdays with every single ounce of my being. For a lot of people birthdays are just another day, nothing special, nothing to be celebrated - and for a long time that's what birthdays were for me too. Typically we … Continue reading Episode 25: Birthdays →

Right now I am doing a whole lot of waiting. I'm waiting for a vendor to email me back about a shirt design. I'm waiting for a boy to text me back (lol rip as I always tell y'all boys don't matter). I'm waiting for the phone call telling me my grandpa has passed away. … Continue reading Episode 24: The Waiting Game →

Now I'm not usually a quitter, or one to advocate for it, but I've learned that sometimes it's okay. For so long it was so hard for me to say no, I didn't want to let anyone down or miss out on things. Quitting things is something my dad never let me do, if I … Continue reading Episode 23: Deciding When Enough is Enough →

"Howdy! Thank you for you interest in being a member of our organization. This year we got a record number of applicants, making decisions all the more difficult. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer you membership at this time." The email you probably never want to receive. I wrote a blog post about rejection … Continue reading Episode 22: Rejection 2.0 →

This topic has been sitting in my drafts since I started this blog, and my heart is literally hurting beginning to write about it. I avoided this topic for so long, not because I'm not passionate about it or don't want to talk about it, but because of the simple fact that this is easily … Continue reading Episode 21: Self Harm →

The title seems a little harsh, but it's the truth. As I was driving around last night at like 2 in the morning crying over not being enough for someone I felt inclined to write this blog post because I know others are struggling. You will never be enough for everyone and you have to … Continue reading Episode 20: You’re Not Enough and That’s Okay →

I'm back!!! Kinda!!! Life has been non stop since I got back from Fish Camp 2 months ago and I think things are finally starting to slow down. This semester has been one that I would love to do over again, in the worst and best ways possible. With FLO recruitment taking up the majority … Continue reading Episode 19: On the Road Again →

Fish Camp 2019 was something different. Session G was something different. Camp Rana was simply different. And I get it, all camps are different but Rana was special. Going into camp I was extremely worried about the environment we would create at Lakeview. As counselors we spend 6 months planning and preparing for all the … Continue reading Episode 18: Fish Camp →

  For so long, I've let my mental illness define me on all fronts. On social media and in real life, it's what I'm known for. I'm the girl who talks about her illness, I'm the girl who wears her tattoo and scars proudly on her sleeve as a reminder of the pain I have … Continue reading Episode 17: Moving On →

Howdy y'all! Long time no talk! Life has been busy with finals and friends and trying to soak up every college experience before leaving for the summer. I don't touch on anxiety too often because I like to think I don't struggle with it but there are situations that suggest otherwise. Speaking in broad terms, … Continue reading Episode 16: Social Anxiety →