This week, I’ve been going through a list of questions I need to be able to answer for a meeting I have tomorrow. I got these questions from my coworkers who answered them in their meetings. I’m so thankful they gave them to me, because I’m not good at coming up with answers on theContinue reading “Get to Know You”
Author Archives: Nikki
Helmeted Guinea Fowl
It’s a turkey! Look at that chicken! Quite common misperceptions about this little bird. I’ve lost count of how many times someone has looked at our guinea fowl in our walkthrough aviary and called it a chicken or a turkey. This spotted bird lives in Africa. They’re very chicken-like with the scratching and pecking theyContinue reading “Helmeted Guinea Fowl”
Passion
What is passion? What makes you smile? What just feels right? When you’ve been at it for a while? Is there a place, a career, a thought or two That makes you feel like you? Call it a purpose, call it a dream Call it a calling, but whatever it may be I hope itContinue reading “Passion”
Someday
How do you talk yourself upWhen you’ve got nothing to say?How do you boost yourselfWhen you’re sinking the other way? Do you take a step back?Think “maybe not today” Do you power through?And pray it will be okay? How do you defy your feelingsWhen they’re leading you astray?How do “buck up” When you feel yourContinue reading “Someday”
Keep Hope Alive
Back in 2021 I had the opportunity to interview Christian author Julie Lessman. She gave me a lot of good advice and I even shared it in a blog post here. After our meeting, she sent me an email full of good resources and advice. Along with it, she sent me an image from herContinue reading “Keep Hope Alive”
Guilty of Fraud
Ever feel like a fraud? Like you’re somewhere you don’t belong? “Oh, all these people are so much smarter than me. I don’t fit in with them.” Or “I don’t have the experience that they all do. How could I help in this situation?” Or maybe “I haven’t work on my stories in months. IContinue reading “Guilty of Fraud”
Notes from #TENNWW
Hey everyone! I have the great opportunity to attend the online Tennessee Writing Workshop this weekend. I’m learning a lot and even have the chance to pitch to a couple literary agents (fingers crossed). With everything I’ve learned, I wanted to share a few things. Author E.J. Wenstrom gave a great class about busting writer’sContinue reading “Notes from #TENNWW”
Turn Off
Turn your mind offDon’t think of what’s nextDon’t worry about tomorrowDon’t look at that text Just turn your mind offSit quietly for a momentHide away from the hustleFree yourself from the torment In a world full of “go”It’s okay to be stillLet your mind restRenew your good will Shut off the noiseAnd close your eyesLetContinue reading “Turn Off”
It’s Okay to Say “No”
Do you know a “people pleaser” in your life? Maybe you are one? I’m certainly guilty of being one, and let me tell you: It sucks. As a people pleaser, you want people to like you. You don’t want to be viewed in a negative light. So, when someone asks you to do something forContinue reading “It’s Okay to Say “No””
Bare Minimum
Ever have a day where it could be better? You get out of bed, go to work and you find yourself doing the bare minimum to get by? I had a day like that last week. The morning starts out normal. Get up, get dressed, drive to work, and hope for a good, productive day.Continue reading “Bare Minimum”
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