After months of anticipation, I am pleased to announce that I have finished writing and revising my novel, and I am ready to start shopping ...

I was asked to write a profile on myself for our ward newsletter (for church). They wanted to use the Relief Society column to introduce me...

Why is it that when I need it the most, it's the hardest to write in my journal or update my blog? I know that it's easier for me t...

Remembering is fun! So here is another dose of my biggest memories (both happy and sad) from my first 31 years. Again, I'm trying to g...

Recently, I read a list that a friend wrote - his top 150 memories from his first 30 years. (Of course, I had to give him a hard time, beca...

Okay, so I admit it. I am shallow. But who needs depth, anyway? It's overrated!! Actually, I am a little bit ashamed to admit it. Well,...

At about 2:30 this morning, I finally finished the first full draft of my novel!! Of course, I am extremely biased, but I think it turned o...

Every time an election comes up, I get more and more discouraged with the state of our government and the choices (or lack thereof) that we ...

I don't know how long a story has to be before it's considered a "novel" rather than a "short story," but mine i...

When I was young, I had two big dreams for myself. I wanted to be a mother, and I wanted to be a famous author. I've always been prett...

Wow! I guess that things don't change much over time, do they? I've been so pleased with myself lately for coming to the realizati...

Wait! Stop! If I have asked you to help me out with my theory by writing a description of me as you see me, please write the description bef...

So, thanks to Colby, I have been having tons of fun this week, reading through my old journals and notes and letters from Jr. High and High ...

Colby had a fun post on her blog this week about "Project Mortified" (I think that's what it's called, at least) - where y...

My friends and family are the most important things in the world to me. I try to always be there for my friends, no matter what, and I know...

People always tell me that I have an amazing voice. It didn't come easily. I practice singing all the time. (My dad told me, when I w...

I was sick this weekend. I caught the yucky bug that seems to be going around here lately. All of my friends and/or their children have be...

First the frivolous: I love peanut butter!! Lately, I just can't get enough of the stuff. No, I'm not pregnant - it's not some...