-
Growing Pains: It’s Okay to Not be Okay
I need to be honest about something: I’m not always okay. For the most part I try to keep a positive mindset, especially in this blog and on YouTube. Even when things are a…
-
Balance is a Tricky Thing
Apparently I have a problem with balance. I’m not talking about physical balance and the ability to not fall over on a daily basis, though I do occasionally struggle with that kind of balance…
-
Finding Home: Decisions, Goodbyes, and Calming Assurance
When I was about eight years old I told my parents that I was going to be a missionary some day and live in some exciting country that was not America. To be fair,…
-
Staying Accountable: Losing Weight One Failure or Success at a Time
I know I’ve mentioned this in just about every single post I’ve written about losing weight, but I’m going to say it again: losing weight is not easy. So, now that we’ve got that…
-
The Cost to Breathe
I’m not usually one to complain, at least I try not to be. But a few nights ago I had a conversation with my mom that we’ve had more than once, and every time…
-
Just Eat Real Food: Losing Weight One Failure or Success at a Time
If you are trying to lose weight, chances are you’ve found that there are about six million diet plans that are supposed to be the diet plan for you. To narrow that number down, just ignore…
-
YouTube: Where Content is King, Not the Corporate Label
This last semester I presented an essay at my school’s scholar conference about YouTube as a cultural text. I’m actually still surprised that my professor let me write the paper on YouTube, and I…
-
Out of the Comfort Zone: Building a House for Habitat for Humanity
If you happened to read last night’s post, you will remember that I talked about how I sometimes need to remind myself that I am an introvert and need a little bit of alone…
Finding the Pieces
The story of how a lost boy found home
Finding the Pieces 