One of the trickiest things about writing is making yourself do it even when your inner inspiration is nonexistent. One of the trickiest things about blogging is executing that exact thing on a schedule. This week, I’ve been completely devoid of motivation or inspiration to make any kind of writing happen. My focus has been […]
Author: thingsarelovely
Social media may equal unhappiness, but it’s not all bad. It’s actually pretty amazing when you think about it. Really. I created my things.are.lovely Instagram account two years ago to… well… I’m still not sure. Way back when Instagram started, I jumped on the train pretty quickly. It was a small community of people each […]
The wind whistles in my ears, shaking the trees surrounding me with a violent intensity as I run home. Home. I thought I would be there by now. A shiver jerks my body and I pull my arms firmly around my chest. The toe of my boot jams into something, and I’m lying face-first in […]
The older I get, the more valuable experiences become to me. Material stuff fades and rots, but memories can flourish a lifetime, and I have every intention of spending my days as an old lady reflecting on the fun times I had, instead of dusting a full, yet hollow, house. That being said, I’ve made […]
This isn’t what I planned to write about. There are few things less interesting than listening to someone else complain about their general health, right? I’m alive and functioning, and that’s really all you need to know. But ultimately, I decided: This is a blog somewhat dedicated to chronicling where I’m at in life, therefore […]
I’ve always been the “good” one. Being “good” by outward Christian and general societal standards comes easily to me. I’ve never been one to party or sneak out. Drugs and drinking aren’t particularly attractive to me. I’m selective about the language I use. Never in my life have I fought with my parents. Respect is […]
I’ve always been a warm weather kinda girl. My cactus heart pleasantly dwells in the heat, but slowly wilts and shrivels in the short, cold, cloudy days of winter. A chill creeps into my soul and keeps me company for months, my blue eyes go gray, and time all but stops. There’s more to it […]
It’s been a looooong time coming It’s been a looooong time gone *sang to the tune of Long Time Gone by The Civil Wars; stomp your feet, strum your banjo, and treat your ears* Well, guys, it finally happened. After years of people pushing me to start a blog, I went and did it. […]