A feeling of accomplishment. A feeling of strength. My heart is full and I feel ready to meet the maker. Whatever comes my way, I feel I'm strong enough to handle it. I've seen a lot. I've been through a lot. I have always stood my ground, even with tears streaming down my face and… Continue reading Courage
Resort Life
We giggled and laughed wandering through the pathway to the beach lined with local greenery. We stopped a moment to watch as an employee of the resort climbed his way up a tall tree with a large machete. Three hard chops into the wood and down toppled three green little balls. The three of us… Continue reading Resort Life
Moods
I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of those events themselves."Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt Our mood greatly affects how we meet events and opportunities in our lives. Willingness and openness to situations will result… Continue reading Moods
The Painting
Stepping into the open room, my eyes fall immediately to the beautiful glossy piano sitting in the middle of the room. I walk forward, almost being pulled towards the instrument by an unseen force.I slide my hand along the top of the piano and my fingers glide over the keys. I sit down on the… Continue reading The Painting
Emotions
Caring Caring is a sweet and gentle hug that surrounds you like a soft, fluffy blanket that warms you completely. Insensitivity Insensitivity is a hard pill to swallow. Like a rock rough with jagged edges. The rancid smell fills the air and bitter bile crosses the tongue as the harsh words are spoken. April 10,… Continue reading Emotions
The River
She wandered down the stone path that led from the cottage down to the riverbank. Her sandals making a muted flip-flop as she walked along. A brown dog zigged and zagged in front of her, looking over his shoulders to ensure she was still following behind him. They reached the edge of the trail where… Continue reading The River
My Favorite Room
I found myself in my bedroom, sun shining in through the window. I was excited, getting ready to come to the first night of creative writing class. I felt a bit nervous, a knot in my stomach as I wasn't sure what to expect. Would I be late? Would I be the only one in… Continue reading My Favorite Room
The Journey Begins
Throughout my childhood I used to write all the time; ramblings, short stories, and little thoughts. Somewhere along the line I got older, and with age came less time to do the things I loved. Whether the excuses were school, work, social life, or just no ambition, they all led to me writing less and… Continue reading The Journey Begins
Trust
To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground."Stephen Cove That moment when someone allows you into their sacred space and shared their most intimate self is the most wonderful feeling. Knowing someone trusts you enough to freely be the "real" them can mean the world. You'll feel as though… Continue reading Trust
The Cat
He sat in a chair rocking back and forth as the fire crackled and snapped. The orange glow warmed his face and he slowly closed his eyes, taking in a long deep breath and relaxing further into the chair. A tiny black cat jumped up onto the arm of the chair and let out a… Continue reading The Cat
A Vignette to A Kill 