I am done. I am through. I am finished. I am absolutely done. I'm done trying to give my all to people who don't give their all. My mind this week has been plagued with thoughts. One of them being the fact that I am disturbed by time. One of my favourite poets, Robert Stevenson, …
I live in a forest, or so it seems. My backyard is filled with evergreen trees, birds of every species, and a stillness that makes the mind feel at ease—it's only missing a waterfall or tranquil river. I sit here this morning drinking my English breakfast tea—now lukewarm—listening to the melody of chirping birds. Each …
I’m excellent at running. However, I don't mean the kind of running where I lace up my Nikes and get lost while sprinting the backroads of the wine country. I mean that I am excellent at running away from things that make me uncomfortable or scared. Grand opportunities, waiting to be taken advantage of, are …
I surprised myself this week, which was surprising in itself. I never surprise myself. I hate surprises. I hate being surprised and I hate surprising my friends. To tell you the truth, if I get you a birthday gift or Christmas present you can bet your bottom dollar I will just tell you what it …
Uptown Maven 