One of my favorite extra curricular activities is people watching. Some of my favorite people to watch are children. Yes, that sounds really creepy but it’s not as bad as it sounds. Watching kids at play and in conversation with one another is hilarious. It is such a good reminder that we, as adults, take…
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On Friday night, I walked into the restaurant I part-time at feeling optimistic. Money has been good lately and after dealing with so many lovely customers, I was ready for another night waitressing (read: selling my soul for tips). Little did I know it would be hands down the worst night I have ever had…
Negative is a state of mind. Unfortunately, it is also the current state of my bank account. That being said, I am trying something new. I have chosen to not feel sorry for myself and obsess over my every life decision that has gotten me to this point. Am I disappointed in myself? Of course.…
As a woman, I have been told from a very early age to date a man for several years before getting married. My family has warned that you cannot truly know a man until you have dated him for an extended period of time. “The longer you date before tying the knot the more likely…
Relief! After three months of feeling like a prisoner in my itchy, rash-covered, swollen body, I finally have some relief! I had hoped I was going to be able to take care of the situation naturally which is why for almost a month now I have been caffeine, wheat, sugar, and dairy free. I drank apple…
Hello my name is Courtney and I am addicted to crime television shows. Dexter, Law and Order SVU, Criminal Minds, Prison Break, Numbers, Flashpoint, you name it. If it has serial killers, blood, guns, a sexy detective, and a witty female cop who is way too good looking to be a cop, I’m in. I…
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! –1 John 3:1 This past weekend, after much anticipation, I met my new nephew, Liam. This 7 pound squirming little human made my heart happier than I can ever remember. He slept in my arms…
One of my all-time favorite commercials has got to be the “I Feel Great” Nutri-Grain ad. If you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor and look it up. The commercial hilariously conveys that when you make healthy decisions and take care of yourself, your whole outlook on the day changes. You feel the energy and…
What drives somebody to choose a certain name for their new little bundle of joy? This day and age it seems to be an ongoing contest of “who can come up with the most abstract baby name?” Celebrities have set the bar pretty high giving their kids names like Apple, Puma, Banjo, and Alcamy. I…
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