To the tall girls

To the tall girls

To the tall girls, I want you to know I see you.  I see you in the mall, chatting with your friends. I see you at the pool, sheepishly wading into the water. And I know for your age, there’s plenty of girls who aren’t 100% comfortable in their skin yet....
Dear Friend: I Don’t Know What To Say

Dear Friend: I Don’t Know What To Say

Dear friend, I don’t know what to say.  I’m better at writing than speaking, so I’ll just try it this way.  I know you’re about to go through a whole roller coaster of emotions in the next few days, months, even years.  I know you’ve been...
Can I Hold Your Hand?

Can I Hold Your Hand?

When I was a little girl, every once in a while I would be sitting in the backseat of the car, riding along with my dad, and he would extend his hand towards me.  I always knew what he was going to say, but he would always ask, “Aquila, can I hold your...

28 Things You Learn By The Time You Turn 28

Tomorrow is my official birthday.  And while I’m looking forward to the celebration, 28 sounds really, how shall I say, mature to me.  27 I was still young, still close enough to the college years to feel like it was within reach.  28 means I’m creeping up...

We’re not meant to be alone.

Today’s post is from my former boss (a term she always hated – because she’s awesome like that), Tanya Sammis.  She’s shared some nuggets of wisdom that are PERFECT for this Monday, and any other day really! Enjoy:...