Giving Myself Grace for My Incomplete Goals
My mom’s terminal cancer is teaching me a surprising amount about myself. I am often harder on myself than I am on other people. When wielded well, my standards and ambition drive me to success….
My Parents Made a Feminist out of Me
Post contains affiliate links. I’ve been a feminist for as long as I can remember. I became a feminist at such a young age that I didn’t even know what a feminist was. I didn’t…
Because Marriage is Greater Than “Just a Piece of Paper”
“Marriage is just a piece of paper.” How many times have you heard that statement? I know I’ve heard it a few times in pop culture, but luckily most of my friends and family disagree…
White Tee Tuesday: At the Festival of Flowers
Post contains affiliate links For the entire month of June, my hometown of Greenwood, SC celebrates the Festival of Flowers. Highlights include live music, art showings, a musical at the Greenwood Community Theatre, and–my personal…
Nerdy Rings for a Nerdy Couple
When you fall in love with an engineer, you can’t expect a traditional engagement ring. Luckily for both Dan and me, I never wanted a traditional engagement ring. My mom’s engagement ring is an oval…

