Nikki

Toned by the Wind

I couldn’t tell you if I read it in an article or heard it from somewhere, but years ago, I heard about (or read about) a facility that was trying to create an artificial environment or ecosystem. Something that if humanity wanted to expand to other planets and begin space exploration, we’ve be able toContinue reading “Toned by the Wind”

Newbie and Now

How I missed the days When I would write to write All that mattered then Was seeing my characters every night To one, two, or three in the morning One girl and her characters Were constantly exploring So many nightsWriting adventures of her friends Not caring about phrasing Or how the plot will end NoContinue reading “Newbie and Now”

Restart the Day

Staring at a blank pageTrying to think of what I want to sayThere’s so much going on in my headI’m partly thinking of going back to bedThis’s and that’s and little mistakesAll of them eating me all the wrong wayIt’s funny how something you readCan start your day off with a little dreadI’ll push through.Continue reading “Restart the Day”

For You

May the Lord bless youAnd keep youMay He be your strength When you have noneMay He be your hope When all is dimMay faith be your anchorWhen the storm riles upMay you give Him your dreamsAnd be blessed in returnMay you depend on HimAnd not your own strengthMay you stand in His lightWhen all theContinue reading “For You”

Guilty of Hope

A funny thing happened to me this week. I got accused of being too hopeful. Now, if you know me. You’ll know I’m a stressor, a worrywart, and an anxious bundle of curly hair that doesn’t like change. Yet, I was driving with a coworker the other day and we were talking work stuff. There’sContinue reading “Guilty of Hope”

Writing Prompt; High School Lessons

Do you ever think back to your high school days? Would you consider them your “glory days” or are you just happy they’re over? If you have a moment, think about back then. What lessons did you learn? I don’t mean the typical school subjects. I mean beyond the math, sciences, arts, etc. What didContinue reading “Writing Prompt; High School Lessons”

Actions You Take

I’ve been playing a game called The Elder Scrolls; Skyrim recently. I’ve played it before, started quite a few run throughs. Finished only a couple–but, I’m sure I missed quite a few quests. The game is very big and very popular. It’s a fantasy game with dragons, elves, orcs, jarls, trolls, werewolves, and vampires. IContinue reading “Actions You Take”

Spring Storm

Thunder rumbles on the horizon as the storm clouds roll in.Half the sky is brightened while the other half dim.The top of the storm is bright. White and mighty like a castle.While the lower is dark and steady like troops marching to battle.It sweeps across the sky, thunder crashing in its wake.Lightning flashes from withinContinue reading “Spring Storm”

Journey to a Dream

You never know what you’ll encounter on the road to a dream. To know your destination or know a direction is one thing, but comes along the way–well, no one in the world can say. Sometimes a dream is a straight path, others require stepping stones. Maybe you discover a new dream along the way?Continue reading “Journey to a Dream”

One Victory at a Time

Are you a long time planner? Someone who has the next five to ten years all planned out? You have your goals and milestones. You’re going to reach this position at this time or accomplish this task in just a few months? I have goals that I’m trying to reach. A few small ones, someContinue reading “One Victory at a Time”