This has been an interesting week, to say the least. Not only have the post CancerCon blues set in, but I also found out…
I shouldn’t know what it feels like to watch my friends dieI shouldn’t have to choose whether I want to have…
My token phrase during many of the experiences I had on my trip with First Descents was: this is so out of my comfort zone, this is so out of my realm. First Descents is one of our fellow YA organizations of support that are dedicated to “providing life-changing outdoor adventures for…
Last June I turned thirty-six and one of my well-wishers called my birthday a victory. You see, I keep forgetting that I should be dead (cancer). I guess that’s a good thing. It means I’m not dwelling on my…
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday a few days ago, I wanted to pause and reflect with a blog post. I didn’t want to write a stereotypical “This is What I’m Thankful For” post, so I’m going to try not to do that. These holidays have a different meaning for me this year.