Yep, that’s right. I quit my 8-5, full-time job. This was a major decision. And, like most (if not all?) major decisions, it has a story. So, if you care to the story, go grab a cuppa…somethin’…and read along. The path I haven’t always wanted out of the 8-5 life. In fact, once I switched … [Read more…]
I’m a little bit different. I’m okay with that, honestly. I’ve never been one that likes to be pigeon-holed into one set of defining characteristics. Sure, there are certain personality traits that I carry and others that I don’t. There are definitely things about me that are constant and unchanging. My love for music, animals, … [Read more…]
Have you ever been faced with a decision so big you felt paralyzed to make it? Several years ago, I was living in Colorado and experiencing one of these big decisions. Looking back, it wasn’t as a big of a decision as it felt at the time, but that’s not the point. The point is … [Read more…]
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Pr. 16:9 Over the last few months, I’ve been aware of a shift in my attitude toward breaking free from the 8-5 work life. There’s a fire that’s been lit within to quit piddling around and actually make strides toward success. I feel like it’s … [Read more…]
During last month’s 31-day writing challenge, I wrote a post about taking steps toward leaving my 8-5 job. It had not occurred to me that I even was taking steps until I sat down to write for that day’s prompt. As I was writing it, though, I knew there was more to “unpack” than the … [Read more…]
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with one of the horse trainers I’ve been working with for the last few months. It went something like this: Trainer: “I’m going to tell you something you’re not going to like very much.” Me: “…Ok.” Trainer: “You need to drop 20lbs.” Me: “Oh…uh, ok. Thanks.” … [Read more…]
Annette is a 40ish year old Haitian woman who has dwarfism. Due to the heavy influence of Voodoo, any kind of abnormality is seen as evil in the Haitian culture. So Annette was cast out by her family long ago. The family lives a few doors down from the little concrete hut/pig sty that they … [Read more…]
Today, Scott and I are flying to Haiti. It’s not actually a Kaleidoscope trip, but we are going down there basically for the same reason. We’re documenting. Documenting what one family is doing in the country. We both work full-time for our Alma Mater. Scott’s been a videographer in the marketing department for 10 years, creating … [Read more…]
My husband is kind of a shy guy. He doesn’t feel the need to talk (unless it’s in the car with me). He has opinions, but doesn’t feel the need to share them and when he does speak, it is usually to make a joke or say something witty or funny. He’s a serious guy, … [Read more…]
Old & New A few years ago, I participated in an eleven month long mission trip called The World Race. All the participants were encouraged to blog through the months and ministries. That’s when, I believe, the Lord began to water the seed of writing He’d planted within me long ago. But, I’ve struggled with … [Read more…]