“Don’t Give Up—You’ll Make It Someday.”

The entertainment industry showcases a particularly popular theme in many books, television shows, and movies: the opportunity to rise up and reach your dream. The chance to go from underdog to top dog. It makes sense. Us Americans tend to like a happy ending. Not to mention, the people telling these stories are typically theContinue reading "“Don’t Give Up—You’ll Make It Someday.”"

A Genre the World Needs

Teenagers have captured the media's attention. Think about it: how many movies, books, shows focus on high school? How many focus on university? On life right after university? Look, I'm not going to throw out any accusations about why this is done—money, an inability to relinquish the desire for eternal youth—doesn't matter. Not in theContinue reading "A Genre the World Needs"

Having vs. Being Our Emotions

Oh, Americans, Canadians, British peeps, English speakers everywhere . . . what have we done? There's a problem. Maybe it's leaked its way into other languages—you'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge. However, from the few languages I have studied, I've noticed there's an error in English that may have negative effects upon ourContinue reading "Having vs. Being Our Emotions"

My First Boyfriend Was a Prince

"Go on without me," he said. My hand hesitated, pressed against the cold silver gate. Could I leave him? A part of me thought I could help; I could save him like Ariel saved Prince Eric. As my eyes met his blue, magnetic orbs, he called out again, "Go!" Of all the moments I sharedContinue reading "My First Boyfriend Was a Prince"

Finding Fulfilling Friendships

Everyone wants a romantic love, but everyone needs friends. Society seems to know this. We've created clubs and organizations that give kids, and even adults, the chance to mingle and meet through mutual interests. Yet, some people still struggle to find fulfilling friendships. Many try to solve this problem by giving advice on making friends.Continue reading "Finding Fulfilling Friendships"

Writer’s Conference, Shopping, and More

When an author gives you a week of his time, you listen to his advice. When that author shows up sick and battling a noncontagious stomach bug, what do you do? Pretend that you know that he doesn't know your name? Give up and try again next year? Not me. I didn't give up—although, IContinue reading "Writer’s Conference, Shopping, and More"

Running a Marathon Without (Proper) Training

Not me. I was not the girl to go the distance. At least, not physically. Sure. It sparked my interest once upon a time. Before I entered ninth grade, I thought I might join the cross country team, and when I went to their first practice and accidentally ran six miles with varsity, I neverContinue reading "Running a Marathon Without (Proper) Training"

From the Humans of Calgary FB Page

Originally posted on what was known as the Humans of Calgary Facebook page. You can now read the original post on the Humans of LDS Facebook page. I woke up and tears streamed down my face. No thoughts crossed my mind, I did not have to hear anything, see anything. I woke up and IContinue reading "From the Humans of Calgary FB Page"

How to Fail at Your Goals Gracefully

You've likely read tips on how to achieve your goals. (If not, stay tuned. I'll give my advice on that in future posts.) I think we focus on the process of success so much that we forget to teach about the process of failure. Here's the truth: no one lives life with a 100 percentContinue reading "How to Fail at Your Goals Gracefully"