My writing looks a bit different. And admittedly, so do I. I’ve decided that’s okay. (5 minutes read time)
Self-Discovery
Hope Is a Key Ingredient to Survival
Because of our faith, we can never be without hope. (8 minutes read time)
Are We Going to Finally Talk About It?
Though outwardly things may seem different, the two aspects of my character are not mutually exclusive. In fact, both are indispensable and inseparable parts of who I was created to be. (4 min read)
Deeply Rooted Love
Society can make it seem like genuine love is something that many seek and only few attain. Personally, I’d like to believe that’s not true. Each of us experiences love in some way. (3 minutes read time)
Full Circle
Life is like a rollercoaster you can’t control. Or rather, an amusement park designed by one incredible Engineer. (4 minutes read time)
Be Mindful How You Label Things
Trauma may have labeled many chapters of my life over the past decade, but I get to re-write those labels. And you can too. (2 minutes read time)
Emergence
The grand finale of this chapter is on the horizon, but this isn’t the end, yet. (2 minutes read time)
Metamorphosis
If 2023 were a love story, I’d call it Yahweh. (4 minutes read time)
The Summer After, part 1
No matter how far time carries me away from the memories, I rest assured knowing history holds them safely. Pictures and words carry me back to them, just for a little while. (8 minutes read time)
Who Am I?
A lot has changed since the launch of Thoughtful Gems, and it’s only fitting that the “About” page evolves along with it. ❤︎ (4 minutes read time)