Finding Answers

My first Christmas away from home is quickly approaching, and so is my sadness. I miss my mother more than I thought it would be possible to miss any human being. I can talk to her every day, but I can't see her, hug her, smell her, or cry on her shoulder. Lately, I've had several calls from... Sign in to see full entry.

I don't even want to type out the words, because I feel like it might curse me. I feel like things couldn't be worse right now. I know, I know. Things could always be worse. It's just so tough right now. Every day, I try to wake up and feel positive with a renewed sense of purpose...and every day I... Sign in to see full entry.

Life is tough sometimes. I consider myself quite the planner. I come up with a master plan, and then sub-plans in case my master plan falls through. I'm having a difficult time coming up with a master plan that seems realistic. I made this huge move from Texas to Florida to go to grad school and... Sign in to see full entry.

I used to think that I could do whatever I wanted to do with my life. My family cultivated that, but I can't lay the blame on them- they did their job. I really decided that myself. When I was younger, it seemed like reaching my dreams was as easy as walking around the block. Want to travel? Great-... Sign in to see full entry.

I've lived in Texas my entire life, and I decided six months ago to move to Florida to pursue my writing career. My parents have been divorced since I was twelve years old, and I lived with my Mom and brother all this time with the exception of my college years. My Dad left my mom (for my stepmom)... Sign in to see full entry.

I have a leash around my neck and I don't know how to get it off. I'm not talking about anything kinky or naughty. I'm talking about the leash that is my previously chosen career: retail management. I want out. Retail works just like a choke chain: the more I try to fight it, the more it chokes me... Sign in to see full entry.