Brushing it off and saying “it’s just one of those days” is a disservice to yourself. It’s a cheat out of giving yourself permission to experience real pain, real emotions, real sadness. Whether or not you understand where it’s coming from doesn’t necessarily matter- and it doesn’t make it any less.
Tag Archives: loneliness
Open house.
Take one look at my planner and you’ll understand why I’d like to schedule my coffee with you two weeks in advance (three weeks if it’s dinner), why my kitchen looks the way it does (horrible), and the reason I have to hit up the gas station every few days (thank the Lord for low petrol prices).
The pursuit of happiness.
We are constantly being told how we deserve to be happy.
“As long as you’re happy.”
“Make yourself happy.”
“If it makes you happy, then do it.”
“If it’s not making you happy all the time, why do it?”
The Accomplice. December 10, 2012.
- Morningside Elementary: The Beginning
- Phnom Penh: The Re-Beginning
- Duck?
- Tender Fish
- Our rude reject pile
- The lovely Thida and Phea
- Petals
There are pivotal moments in one’s life that arrive that you just know are going to change everything.