A Torch To Light My Path

But the thought of it grips me with fear. I know I'll publish a book someday and regret that I hadn't done it sooner. Where do we find the courage to live our dreams? Sign in to see full entry.

I need a better job, I wish I had a bachelor's degree. Actually, I wish I was a full-time writer, degree or no degree. A few years ago, I managed to freelance for a few months without my bachelor's. I haven't created another opportunity like that so far. Sign in to see full entry.

The silver lining in the World Cup is that Brazil is still in it. They have just beaten Ghana to move on to the quarter finals. Sign in to see full entry.

If I try to retire on my savings, I will be a destitute retiree. I don't have a degree and even if I try to get one, I will incur school debts in the process. I feel like I won't win if I go that way. I want my own business then I can earn as much money as possible instead of being confined to a... Sign in to see full entry.

I told two of my co-workers, that I'd dated someone of a different race in the past. They were surprised. I didn't think it was a big deal. A good man is a good man, I told them, no matter what race he is. The female co-worker asked what it was like to date him. I told her truthfully that he treated... Sign in to see full entry.

A lady from my church brought me some baby clothes for the baby. Hand me downs, yes, but such good quality and nice styles. Saves me a ton of money. I'm so grateful. Sign in to see full entry.

I'm worth something. Just because you think I'm nothing doesn't mean you're right. Just because you don't desire me, doesn't mean I'm undesirable. Just because you hate me, doesn't mean I deserve to be hated, doesn't mean I need to hate myself too. I am somebody. I am worth something. My day is... Sign in to see full entry.

Last month, after more than a year of renting a room in my friend's condo, I had a disagreement with her and she flatly told me to leave by the end of the month. By God's grace, within a few days of being told to leave, I found someone to be my next roommate because I couldn't afford a solo... Sign in to see full entry.

I used to spend a ton of money to buy breakfast and lunch from the overpriced cafeteria in my office building. I'm trying to say money now, so here are some ideas. I cook enough on Sunday so that I have enough left over for lunch on Monday and even Tuesday. I used to buy milk in 'single serving'... Sign in to see full entry.

I was so embarrassed to tell the guy that it was not him but his buddy that I wanted to meet. I was leaving the mall on Friday and these two clean cut guys got to the exit ahead of me and one of them held the door open for me, the taller one in the nice suit. I had noticed them a few minutes before... Sign in to see full entry.