Tag: The Cat’s Quill
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What I’m doing Instead of Restarting
Lately I’ve been feeling that quiet tug to start over–especially since last week when talking about my own novel. And it’s not actually a dramatic urge. Not where I hit the delete button and scrape all the character growth and personalities and begin with a blank slate, more thought-out plan. No it’s just a steady…
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When Interest Comes and Goes
Lately, I’ve noticed a recurring theme with me–something I don’t talk about very often. My interest comes and goes, kinda like a wave in the ocean. It’s not dramatic. It’s not even because I’m overwhelmed or burned out. Honestly there isn’t a big reason behind it. Nothing was truly wrong. It’s just that there are…
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Learning to Be Gentle
On Love Quietly- A February Series Loving ourselves is one phrase that is simple when you say it until you’re actually trying to do it. It’s often said, with incredible confidence– just love yourself, as if you snap your fingers and you’ve magically decided you should. But in practicality, it’s rarely that clear cut. Loving…
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Thanksgiving: A Beautiful Mess of Chaos, Coffee and Glitter
This Thanksgiving was equal parts cozy and chaotic—from a sleepy North Carolina town to a house full of warmth, noise, and unforgettable family moments. Between road-trip coffee, energetic kids, good food, and one boldly rude stranger, the holiday was anything but boring. Here’s a heartfelt, humorous recap of a perfectly imperfect Thanksgiving.
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Am I the Problem?
“It’s a terrifying thing to wonder if you’re the villain in your own story.” Quill Have you ever realized there’s an odd silence that falls right after something goes south? There’s one question that’s been clinging to the back of my mind like a leech. “Am I the problem?” No curiosity. No reflection. Just Accusatory.…
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Overcoming Inexperience in Dating: A Candid Reflection
I want to date. There–it’s out in the open. And I immediately want to book a ticket to Timbuktu and pretend I never admitted that out loud. The truth is I’m a young adult and dating feels…terrifying. Not in the “Someone might murder me” kind of way (though honestly, have you seen the world we…
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Intelligent Idiots: Surviving the Confidently Wrong at Work
Do you ever just look at someone and think, “Man.. this has got the most intelligent idiot I have ever had the displeasure to work with?” Don’t get me wrong–I’m not saying I’m some genius myself. Math and I have a complex relationship, and spelling has a habit of reminding me I’m not as clever…
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The Warmth Within the Cold
Exploring the warmth that lingers after the cold — a reflection on stillness, belonging, and the quiet gifts of winter.
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Understanding Expectations: A Double-Edged Sword
“A belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.” This is the literal definition of expectation according to google. It’s pretty simple and clean. But real life is anything but simple, so why are expectations? They are sneaky little buggers, living quietly in the background, shaping the way we think, plan…
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Taming Your Ever-Growing To-Do List
Ever feel like your to-do list has a mind of its own? Mine started simple: dishes, laundry, a spreadsheet. Now? Alphabetizing spices, reorganizing drawers… it’s basically a monster. In this post, I break down why our brains make lists never-ending, the sneaky ways we overwhelm ourselves, and a few playful fixes to tame the chaos—without…
