I have a complicated relationship with control. As in, I like to have it. And when I don’t, then it’s usually one of the topics of my next therapy session. This whole year has taught me how much I value having control. And the last eight months or so have been an exercise of showingContinue reading “Control”
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College has been hard.
College has been hard. But not always in the ways I expected. And before I elaborate on that, I want to preface this blog post with the note that this post is going to be a little all over the place. But that’s kinda how my brain has felt recently. With three weeks left ofContinue reading “College has been hard.”
My Tribe
Well it’s official folks. I made it through my first semester of college. It wasn’t always pretty, but I’ve learned a lot and I’m so happy Mizzou is my school. I’ve met so many incredible people and made friends I hope will continue to be in my life long past the time we graduate. IContinue reading “My Tribe”
O’Rourke is Beto than Kavanaugh
I know, I know- it’s been a hella long time since I’ve posted anything. So many things have happened in the last few months that I’ve thought about blogging about, but I haven’t made the time to just sit down and do it. As I sit here writing this, there are exactly 31 days untilContinue reading “O’Rourke is Beto than Kavanaugh”
Time’s Up
Last night I spoke at my school’s third annual Mansfield Speaks. It’s a TED-like event where students can speak on a wide range of topics, all centering around one theme. This year’s theme was time. Most people talked about time in the literal sense, but I took different approach. I originally was inspired by theContinue reading “Time’s Up”
mi familia
Just a warning, this blog post is about to get super cheesy. I know everyone says this, but I truly believe I have the best family in the world. Even when my brother is annoyed at me for making us late to church or my dad’s joking has gone just a tad bit too far,Continue reading “mi familia”
Post Mission Week 2017
Before I publish any blog post, I usually wait two to three days after writing it before I share it with the world. Out of all of my blog posts, the only two exceptions to that rule have been my last two. I regret nothing I’ve shared on this blog, because it is my personalContinue reading “Post Mission Week 2017”
Worksite Sexism
Right now as I’m writing this, it’s night 3 of Mission Week 2017. Today was our second day on our worksite and I am already exhausted. To switch it up a bit this year, all of the seniors and recent high school graduates are together on one work site that is over an hour awayContinue reading “Worksite Sexism”
Terrified.
Currently as I’m writing this, it is 11:02pm on November 8, 2016. I turned 17 years old today, and Donald Trump is ahead by 35 points in the polls. I am terrified. I’m terrified that a man endorsed by the KKK is in the lead right now, and that after tomorrow people of color won’tContinue reading “Terrified.”
Dear Blank,
The following is a letter I wrote a few days ago. It’s to an unnamed family member. I am not a confrontational person, so whenever I get really heated about something or someone, I usually write a letter to let all of my emotions out, and then not send it. But due to a fewContinue reading “Dear Blank,”
{lead, write, Abby} 