It’s that time of year againMy head’s all a scatterWhat gifts should I give?Would it even matter? I look here and I look farUntil I find a decent storeGoing everywhere in my carI think I’ve been here before Want to give a gift that’s specialSomething that says “you matter”Maybe something sentimental? One that could trulyContinue reading “What Matters at Christmas”
Author Archives: Nikki
Distracted
A sigh slips from my lips as I plop into my desk chair. The computer is up and ready with the purple screen of a desired webpost. “Alright,” I knead my fingers between my knuckles. “What should I write about this week?” The roughness of my knuckles makes me purse my lips. “My hands areContinue reading “Distracted”
End in Gratitude
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to look back at it and think of all the hardships we endured. Loved ones lost. Trials we went through. We often feel drained and dead stare into the new year with theContinue reading “End in Gratitude”
Children’s Book Ideas
It’s the holidays! The time of year where we grant gifts to our loved ones. Some of us have a hard time deciding what to get and I’d like to offer something you can’t go wrong with: books! No matter the age, a good book is the gift of adventure, knowledge, and new perspective. Recently,Continue reading “Children’s Book Ideas”
Winter Wedding
A cool silver morning, hearts are up with the sun. The venue is prepared. Silk drapes and tablecloths of moonlight. Olive and gold run down the tables as the humble centerpiece waits in anticipation for the night. The soft blessing of snow falls down on the blissful morning, but bustling is on the rise. EveryoneContinue reading “Winter Wedding”
One Month Left
Tomorrow marks the start of December. The last month of 2024. Are you ready for it? Are you chomping at the bit for 2024 to be over or do you wish it could last a little bit longer? December is usually a month with a lot going on. Christmas and holiday shopping. Traveling to seeContinue reading “One Month Left”
I’m Grateful
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Some may spend it with family or friends. Some may be working or maybe you’re spending Thanksgiving alone? Maybe you don’t celebrate it? Some families have the tradition of going around the table and saying what you’re thankful for. I wanted to do that here and encourage you to think of atContinue reading “I’m Grateful”
3 Minute Sprint
Set a timer for three minutes. Put your hands on the keys or grip tightly to your pen. Start writing. Don’t stop until the timer goes off. Don’t think. Just write. Ready? Set. Go. Okay, what do I write about for three minutes? Well, I see a painting of falling leaves. There’s a comet soaringContinue reading “3 Minute Sprint”
Letter to the Future
Dear Future Me, I hope you’re doing well. I hope you’re happy and your dreams are coming true. How’s our kitten? Does she still like you? It would be cool someday, years down the road, if you found this in your long list of posts. I like to think you’ll smile. Maybe a tear getsContinue reading “Letter to the Future”
I Can Do
I can build thingsI can see thingsI’m learning what help can be done I go with an optionIt may not be your first choiceBut I go with what I can do I use what’s aroundMake it happen in the nowAnd I promise you, it’s all true It may be outlandishIt may not be the easiestButContinue reading “I Can Do”
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