I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. In addition to what I consider to be very normal teenage insecurities about my height and weight, I was well-aware that I weighed more than my family

In February, I reposted the Are You Ghana Follow Me? from my dear friend Brittany, who is now leaving as a United Stated Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa. Here are a few snippets from Brittany's latest newsletter. Enjoy!  On

This was the agreement: 3 days. No email. No social media. Social media I could handle. Email would be tough. Relatively speaking, I am not always plugged in – but I am connected quite a bit. While I am not the

I’d like to begin by thanking everyone who read my post about my experience with infant loss – the comments, inbox and text messages, emails and other replies were simply heart-warming. While so many women have told their stories of

Last year I finished a 2-year graduate program in order to obtain a 2nd master’s degree. This year as I celebrate the completion of the 1st year of my doctorate program, I have been reflecting on things I wish I’d

Although my Spring Break was over almost 3 weeks ago, I still remember it fondly. 3 days away from the city, in the mountains with NO homework! It was amazing – lots of sleep, relaxation and restoration. I returned ready

We’re just a couple days away from the New Year and like many, I am reflecting on what 2015 brought … and took away ;-). Here is my short list of things I learned in 2014: LOVE never fails. Of all

I am always amazed by my circle of friends and as we share in each other's journeys, witnessing our dreams come true

There are benefits to blogging as soon as a topic comes to mind, but life doesn't always happen that way so here we are … a day later :-). In my house, it’s a weekend of nonstop birthday celebrations and day #2 was