Nikki

Money VS Dreams

Have you ever come across an opportunity that would be a great help in you pursuing your dreams, but it cost A LOT of money? It’s an exciting opportunity. You want to take part. You know you’ll learn a lot, but you look at the cost, and look at your bank account, and think aboutContinue reading “Money VS Dreams”

Scared of the Dark

Do you remember when you were a kid? Were you scared of the dark? Needed a nightlight to chase away the monsters in the shadows? Did you try hiding under the bed covers to hide from the creatures in the closet? Eventually, you grow out of it. You know the monsters aren’t real and you’reContinue reading “Scared of the Dark”

Your Worst Self

Can you recall a time you felt you were your worst self? Whether some event occurred that caused you to blow your top, or sob your eyes out. When are the times you know you could use some improvement? For me, it’s when I’m driving. Not only do I hate driving, but I tend toContinue reading “Your Worst Self”

Up to You

The other day, I found an old binder amongst my stuff. It was my drawing binder from when I was a kid. All the drawings and sketches I did on notebook paper ended up in this binder. I was going through it for the fun of it. A lot of drawings are objects from myContinue reading “Up to You”

What is Truth?

In a world where fear can cripple your steps or anxiety takes your breath, I’ve been trying to pause and remind myself of truth. When the negativity gets heavy and expectation tips you on the edge of the levee, the truth helps set me right. Even if I have to repeat it several times. So,Continue reading “What is Truth?”

Play or Adventure?

I am a big fan of video games. I have series that I tend to stick to: Legend of Zelda, Pokemon, Elder Scrolls, and Sonic the Hedgehog. I grew up with a lot of the games in these series. Playing these games was something I did with my brothers as kids, and I do inContinue reading “Play or Adventure?”

Reinvent to Green

If I could un-invent something, it would be carbon emissions. I’d take the brightest minds in eco-friendly methods today and go back to the beginning of our folly. I’d teach our ancestors how to better set us up for the future. Teach them the importance of all life on the planet, how much we needContinue reading “Reinvent to Green”

Mental Break

I need a break from the worryOf always striving to to do my bestI need a break from decision makingOf putting my judgement to the test I need a break from the fearOf doing something wrongIt’s what paralyzes the mostMakes me the opposite of strong Try to take a step awayBut the problems follow youAContinue reading “Mental Break”

Write it Out

Something bothers, write it downSomething troubles, write it outGet it down upon the pageSo no one can take the story awayA tale hereA rumor thereKeep a record so you rememberWrite down all the frustrationsAll the griefAnd when the time comes for it to speakThe evidence is thereAnd in the light.Therefore, no one can denyWrite downRecordContinue reading “Write it Out”

Two Years Ago

I remember being scared. I remember thinking I made a mistake. Two Januarys ago, I turned down a job at an Equine Reproductive Center. They were willing to accept me just because I was willing to learn. I saw it as a great opportunity to get more into horses. To learn the veterinary care inContinue reading “Two Years Ago”