For social creatures, we're so independent. Someone asks us if something is wrong or if we're okay, the response is always, "I'm fine." Even if we're clearly not fine; we just want the person not to press on. We want to handle it ourselves. That is the worst possible thing we can do. I've learned … Continue reading Learning to Lean
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Need vs. Want
"What do you want for Christmas?" Each year I find this question harder and harder to answer. It's not that I don't want anything, of course there are things I want, but when it comes down to it, I don't really want many of those things that much. As in, I might not want them … Continue reading Need vs. Want
Things I Believed as a Child
As we all know, kids have imaginations large enough to believe that anything can happen. Anything is possible for a child, even if we adults know that it really isn't. Sometimes I think back to the things I really believed as a child and laugh because some of them are just so silly, even though … Continue reading Things I Believed as a Child
Apple Pie Cupcakes
A good friend of mine made me just over a dozen of apple pie cupcakes with a cinnamon/buttercream frosting as a "thank-you" for photographing her wedding day. When she first told me that she was making apple pie cupcakes I was intrigued. I had never heard of these type of cupcakes, but hey, I like … Continue reading Apple Pie Cupcakes
No Set Standard
I find it funny how we tend to set standards for certain points in our lives. Sixteen year olds have to get their license right away. When you graduate high school you go straight to college for four years; if not, you have to get a full-time job and move out of your parents' house. … Continue reading No Set Standard
A Promise Kept
... but aren't promises meant to be broken? No. No they are not. Promises should be kept, but sadly, many are broken. Weddings vows are promises, but divorce still happens. You say you'll visit your friend/family member next week, no, you promise to see them; something else comes up. See? It happens all the time. … Continue reading A Promise Kept
7 Reasons Why I Love Fall
We're right in the peak of autumn here in New England and even though it means the temperatures are soon to drop, I can't help but think of the reasons I love this season. 1. The colors. Living in Connecticut my entire life means that I've been exposed to the beautiful foliage that comes in … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why I Love Fall
Apples to (Caramel) Apples!
One of my favorite things about fall is that it's the season of the apple! The season we see many delicious apple treats hit the stores and bakeries in a larger quantity. Apple pies, apple tarts, apple cider, apple crunch muffins, and most importantly... Caramel Apples! I had my first ever caramel apple last year … Continue reading Apples to (Caramel) Apples!
Week of Weddings
Within a week two of my longtime friends got married and not only was I invited to each of the weddings, but I was asked to be the videographer of one and the photographer of the other. Mind you, this was the first time I would be either at a wedding, so I was nervous … Continue reading Week of Weddings
7 Things I Would Do With A Million Dollars
I was inspired by Young & Twenty's post 10 things I would do with a million dollars and decided to answer the question: What would you do with a million dollars? I have given some thought to this question and have come up with what I would do if I suddenly came into having one million dollars at … Continue reading 7 Things I Would Do With A Million Dollars
Reading Books vs. eBooks
As someone who grew up with the rise of technology, I find myself right in the middle of the debate of... Books vs. eBooks ... and which one do you prefer to read? That's actually a tough decision. Well, it is for me anyway. Personally, I like both seeing as both have their pros and cons, but … Continue reading Reading Books vs. eBooks
Realization
Growing up is an odd process. When you think about it, sometimes we do not realize the process as it's happening. Sure, we notice our own growing as people, both physically and mentally, since it is happening to us directly, but sometimes it just hits you that: "Oh my gosh, I'm an adult." This has been … Continue reading Realization
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans
I shouldn't have to explain what these are, but if you are unfamiliar with the Harry Potter universe, then I guess I have to. They are pretty much what they say they are: jelly beans that come in a multitude of flavors. There are tasty flavors like Cinnamon, Marshmallow, Blueberry, Tutti Frutti, Apple and Watermelon, but … Continue reading Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans
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