I remember the one time in jr. high I had a cavity. It was not pleasant. It hurt bad. And all I could think about was what I could've done differently. I should have flossed before bed more regularly. I shouldn't have drank that Mt.Dew. I shouldn't have eaten that Snickers. But it didn't end … Continue reading bittersweet

Do you ever have a day that makes your heart smile?A day where you take off your shoes, and step barefoot onto the cool, luscious grass? A day where your taste buds come alive like you've never tasted a pineapple before?A day where you feel alive and whole?Today was that day.Today was a heart-smile day.I … Continue reading heart-smile day

I’m watching “Dear John” for the second time today. Pathetic? Probably. But I like it. The music, the story line, the actors…it’s good. And even though I’ve seen it at least fifteen times, I still cry at the same parts. Yes, there’s the cheesy, Nicholas-Sparks-like love story, but despite that, there’s something deeper that resonates … Continue reading it’s not fair…

It's pathetic really, the way I've sat staring at this new blog screen. With great desire and many words, I've been unable to actually blog anything in the last week. Maybe it's because my 'to-do' list has exceeded two post-it notes. Or maybe, it's because I've been working night shifts at my directed study. Whatever … Continue reading two lists…

Normally when I think about digestion, I think about my teeth, enzymes, and body organs that facilitate the breaking down of food in order for it to be absorbed or discarded. I usually don't associate digestion with the process I go through after returning from a mission trip.But here I am, one day after arriving … Continue reading digestion

I’m leaving with a team for Guadalajara, Mexico at 12 am Saturday morning. (Yes, less than 2 days away, and no, I’m not done packing) I’ve heard all about the shootings, the barricades, and drug dealing. I know Mexico isn’t the safest place to travel to. But I also know that bad stuff can happen … Continue reading safety

Today is National Pancake Day, so I decided I would celebrate by eating a pancake. So I thought about what I have in my bare pantry shelf. And by golly, I do indeed have a box of pancake mix along with a jar of peanut butter. Happy as a lark, I started planning in my … Continue reading milk

I was walking into my parents’ house, through the kitchen, passed my grandmother’s ancient piano, when I heard a hiss. Now normally, in a house with no pet snakes, this would come as a surprise. But not in a house with Frank the bird. Besides the annoying whistling, Frank has a habit of hissing at … Continue reading Frank

I like jello. I like the way it looks: clear yet colored. I like the way it feels: slimy and smooth. I like the way it tastes: sweet and cool. But mostly, I like the way you can take a bite and then push the jello back through your teeth using your tongue.I always wondered … Continue reading jello