I was driving home from work when “Getting Good” came through the car speakers. I didn’t change it. I never do. When it’s Lauren Alaina, I listen. Intently. I always have. And I sing. Full voice. Belting along like I’m on stage, yes, steering wheel as my microphone stand. Somewhere between highway exits, the message…
Living a Life You Can Stand Behind
Lately, integrity keeps showing up in my life. Recently, while helping my aunt with some work for her City Council campaign, it stayed at the forefront of our discussions. It is a word we use often, but I am realizing it is not just a concept. It is something you live, wrestle with, and measure…
Plaster Dust and Progress
If I’m being honest, I thought I’d be living in my house by now, not just working on it every weekend. I thought I’d have more time for writing, more space for balance, and maybe even the energy to date again. But lately, life has looked like plaster dust, paint-stained hands, and exhaustion that lingers….
HER Story: Discovery, a Testament to Courage, Connection, and New Beginnings
Some people enter your life and leave a mark that never fades. Rachel is one of those people. She radiates warmth and light in a way that makes the world feel softer just by being in it. She’s a friend, a teacher, a traveler, and a woman whose story is woven with courage, connection, and…
HER Story: A New Chapter on the Blog
For the past year, this blog has been my space to share my own journey, stories of growth, heartbreak, resilience, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. It’s been deeply personal, sometimes vulnerable, and always written with the hope that you might see a piece of yourself in my words. But tonight marks a…
Putting Myself Out There (With a Wink)
Dating apps aren’t for me, so here I am. I’ve tried dating apps before. They sucked. While they work for some people, they’re just not my thing, so no swiping here. And I already know I’m not going to find my Ken at the bar either. I’d rather meet someone in a way that feels…
The Day Time Stood Still
On Wednesday morning at exactly 8:09 a.m., my entire world slammed to a halt, literally. I was driving on the highway in the pouring rain, early for work, focused and alert, my mind already running through the day ahead. Then, in one breath-stealing instant, my car hydroplaned. I lost control of the steering wheel. It…