Yesterday I Would Have Been Married 7 Whole Years
I didn't even think about it until I logged onto Facebook and saw my friend's anniversary pictures and remembered that she had gotten married the day after I did (the year before).
What? I didn't think about it.
Nope, it didn't cross my mind…
A Mother’s Job
You never really know what to expect from a new job until you do it.
I've had several new jobs, but with each one, I quickly got the hang of it and got pretty comfortable, and new what to expect from day to day and year to year. The anxiety…
It’s Not My Place to Judge. Only to Help.
A couple of days ago, I did something I've done maybe 100 times now. I spoke at another school to another group of students, and it was just as fulfilling and exciting as my very first time.
Wonderful Girls
About 500 students, all girls,…
That’s Not How the Story Ends
On the first day of spring, my son welcomed his daughter into the world. On Easter Sunday, she turned one month old. I was so excited to take her, her mom, and my son to church to celebrate Christ's resurrection.
One of the songs the choir…
She’s Here!
Kailey Mackenzie Owens is here! If you missed the announcement that she was on the way, be sure to read my last blog post!
She's a doll!
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Is This a Joke? Nope. It’s Just Life. So NOW What?
Personal story
In 2010, I published my very personal story about how I got into a situation with a boy.
He forced himself on me, a virgin.
Nine months later I was a very single, very young, very ignorant mother. I share all the details…
My 92 Year Old Grandma Shows the World that It’s Never Too Late
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMd5V8FUM8g
30,000 likes and counting. That's what the video of my grandmother getting her honorary high school diploma/certificate of attendance has gotten.
For years, my grandmother known as GG by her…
S.O. What! I’m Single
With another Valentine's Day upon us, we are bombarded with messages of love, and many people who are companionless, like me, tend to feel down.
Well, at 34 years old I have only had a significant other for ONE Valentine's Day in my life.…
Distinguished Young Alumna…I’m on the field again
Distinguished Young Alumna...I'm on the field again
Almost 12 years ago to the day, I was named the Miss University of Memphis. I stood on the field of the Liberty Bowl and was shocked when they called my name the winner.
Me, yes, teen…
