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Why I’ve Chosen my Sisters as my Very Best Friends

Late(ish) last night my three younger sisters and myself loaded into the car and headed to one of our favorite local coffee shops. We laughed, we talked, we sang, and we tried not to annoy each other on the car ride down. Going out for coffee on a Saturday night, with my three younger sisters, […]

Rethinking College and Planning Smart for Your Future

Eight long years ago, I made a radical decision and chose not to attend college. Saying “no” to college is weird today, but I think it was even weirder back then. So…what was my deal? Why was I being a weirdo? Let me me start by giving a small disclaimer: I didn’t say “no” to […]

How to Find Happiness When Your Heart’s Desire is Unfulfilled

“Rachel was a real knockout. Rachel undoubtedly knew that when it came to feminine charms, she had her sister Leah beat hands down. She must have relished the favor that was hers. She was so beautiful that when Jacob first laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one for him. In their first […]

Why I Quit Trying to Make Everyone Like Me

A few weeks ago I did an online personality test with my younger sister Ellissa and a good friend of ours. Ellissa randomly came across a free online site and thought it would be fun to try it out. The website nailed each of our personalities. Mine was “entertainer.” Apparently I’m a total extrovert and […]

The Past 100 Years of Beauty and How it Affects You

My dad and I were catching a quick breakfast before heading into work. We were at the checkout counter in a local bakery waiting to pay our bill. The waitress walked up to the counter and stopped dead in her tracks. She looked me up and down and said, “You are freakishly tall!” I stood there […]

The Hardest Thing About Being a Christian Single Girl

I’ve been thinking about this specific blog post for the past two weeks. When I first thought of the title I was excited and ready to write. And then I realized that this isn’t just a normal (1. opening story 2. helpful advice 3. ending questions) blog post. This is a blog post that requires […]

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