The Hard Way

Writing Challenge: July 11, 2018 Prompt: In 6 words or less, write about learning the hard way. Well, that didn’t go well. Now I know for next time. I saw. I tried. I failed. I didn’t learn from their mistakes. They warned me. I ignored them. Could be better, could be worse.

Ideal Life

Writing Challenge: July 7, 2018 Prompt: What is your ideal life? In my ideal life I am stable. I have a comfortable and well-maintained home. I have a comfortable bed, a decent kitchen, and an office to work in. I have a job I enjoy and that pays for my needs and occasional wants. I … Continue reading Ideal Life →

Late April Meltdown

Writing Challenge: April 17, 2018 Prompt: How are you feeling today? Today, I’m un-naturally calm. The kind of calm I get when I shut down my emotions to avoid a complete melt-down. I broke up with my boyfriend this weekend and immediately regretted it. I know our relationship is complicated and messy, and often unhealthy- … Continue reading Late April Meltdown →

Content

Writing Challenge: March 24, 2018 Prompt: What do you need to be content? A full stomach, a warm blanket, a comfortable bed, and book. A cup of coffee, a cozy sweater, an over-stuffed couch, and a funny sitcom. A glass of wine, a close friend, an old chair, and a good conversation. A hot … Continue reading Content →

Climb Mountains

writing challenge: Dec 18, 2017 Prompt: Find a motivational poster online and write something inspired by it. poster: Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world. In the Valley everyone seems to be enchanted by Mt. Timpanogos. It is a lumbering form with several well-known trails and … Continue reading Climb Mountains →

The Tale of Two New Years: New Years at the Border Inn

My boyfriend has an interesting habit of planning activities for the group regardless of our interest. This maybe movies we aren’t particularly keen to watch or food we aren’t in the mood to try. To his credit- all of his proposals turn into a good time. For this reason, we jumped on his proposal to … Continue reading The Tale of Two New Years: New Years at the Border Inn →

Forgiveness

Writing Challenge: Dec 7. 2017 Prompt: Write about a time you forgave someone or someone forgave you I don’t forgive you for what you did. Everyone says “forgiveness is key” They say you “have to forgive” And that “forgiveness is for you”. But, I disagree. I don’t forgive you because you aren’t sorry. You don’t … Continue reading Forgiveness →

Xanadu

Writing Challenge: December 4, 2017 Prompt: Go to a website that has a "word of the day" and use it as your inspiration Word: Xanadu- a place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment Xanadu: paradise. A place of peace and perfection. It may be a beach of white sand and palm trees. It may be … Continue reading Xanadu →

Excursions

*I may fall behind in posting the next few days due to finals. I will do my best, but I thank you for your patience* Writing Challenge: Dec 1, 2017 Prompt: write about something that happened by chance in a positive way My brother and I started a tradition our senior year of high school. … Continue reading Excursions →

Tempting

Writing Challenge: Nov 30, 2017 Prompt: Write about trying to convince someone of something “You know you want it.” “No- No, I shouldn’t.” “Yes, you really should. You’ve earned it.” “You’re just saying that so I’ll cave.” “Partly, but really- you’ve been working so hard. You deserve a treat.” “No. I’ve promised myself I wouldn’t.” … Continue reading Tempting →