little boxes

I've been thinking a lot about the hard work it takes to realize personal goals. I'm a quitter, you see. A lot of my high school graduating class has successfully transitioned to "normal" adult life. They work at banks, in cubicles, or at medical offices. They wear suits or scrubs. They participate in the thrill … Continue reading little boxes

the time will pass anyway: navigating life in your twenties

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” - Earl Nighingale This idea as a life framework has been on my mind for the past several weeks. I realized - in the back of my mind at first but now clearly … Continue reading the time will pass anyway: navigating life in your twenties

Lenten reflections & goals

I grew up an Evangelical Christian, though thankfully within churches that provided a broader worldview than strict fundamentalism. Although I don't recall hearing any explicit anti-liturgical speeches from the pulpit, there was a below-the-surface distrust of liturgical traditions as well as a widespread belief that Catholics weren't really Christians (though I never understood that). The … Continue reading Lenten reflections & goals