The Things I Didn’t Say
Do you lie awake at night and think about the things you could have or should have said but didn’t? I do. Constantly. Here is my list.
Flash Fiction: Happy Anniversary
An anniversary only comes once a year, the love of your life is waiting; the candles, the view, everything MUST be perfect.
Truly Thankful
Content warning: Discussion of violence and assault
There is so much tragedy in the world; it’s hard to feel like there’s any good. 2016 was an insane year for my family; the holiday season hasn’t been the same. This year I am choosing to focus on being thankful for everything I have.
AwkAnxAvg 6: Alarm Clock
In the sixth installment of Awkward, Anxious, and Average, Jayla can’t sleep. Her intrusive alarm clock keeps her up at night.
Dance, Dance: Pick Me Up Playlist
My blogging tribe, Laura Spoonie and Johnzelle, tagged me to participate in creating a “Pick me up playlist” for World Mental Health Day. Laura created the tag, a brilliant way to spread positivity and light.
AwkAnxAvg 4: Revelations
In this installment of Awkward, Anxious, and Average, Jayla is overthinking her first date.
AwkAnxAvg 3: Chicken Fingers
“I would like the chicken fingers.” “I would like the chicken fingers, please.” “I would like…” “What are you doing?” Her voice broke my rehearsing. Why do I think out loud? For once, I will not overthink it, I am going to try and play it cool. “Hmm, […]
AwkAnxAvg 2: Mindful-what?
All I need to do is breathe. Breathe and clear my mind. Feet planted firmly on the ground? Check. Palms faced up, on my lap? Check. Great! Now, take a deep breath in and slowly exhale. Okay, you are doing it, Jayla. Just keep it up. Wait, you’re […]
AwkAnxAvg 1: The Beginning? It’s Probably Nothing.
You, sitting there drinking an iced latte with your friends. Me, thinking of what to say to you or how to even get your attention. I like your shirt, that’s one of my favorite shows, are you a fan? I also like my beverages cold, not with whip […]
Reflection: 50th Blog Post
Hello friends, I believe this is a milestone, this post makes my 50th blog post. I honestly did not imagine any kind of future with this blog, so I try to take it day by day. As I mentioned previously, I usually tend to give up on things […]
