There are five common communication types, according to psychologist Virginia Satir. We learn these behaviors as children, and as we mature we learn that these…
Author: samantha
Review of Elf the Musical
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Oh Elf The Musical had me singing all right. Honestly, the…
Brewery Trek of SD
More like a climb-hike-train-track-trek than a crawl! But brewery oh yes. This past weekend, I went to visit my cousin Holly in San Diego. As…
Book Review: Do You Dream of Terra Two? by Temi Oh
Loved it! I was a bit worried to read Temi’s book because well… I actually know her as a person. We are writer-friends. We met…
You’re Triggering Me
Forgiveness is good for your health. When you remember the times you’ve been hurt or hurt others, you will feel the negative emotions from your…
Forgive Not Forget
When I came home, I told my parents all that had happened to me. My Dad’s advice was, “Move forward. That’s what I did. I…
Book Review: A Spirited Guide to London Libation
A Spirited Guide to London Libation from the Londonist is a comprehensive guide to exciting and interesting drinking spots in London. Written accessibly, and conversational…
Anxious Ways of Dealing with Uncertainty: Personalizing, Mind Reading, and Ruminating
As I’ve more than happily sang a few times, I recently suffered from an anxiety disorder and am working on changing my behavior. Changing my…
Like a Pixie, Imma Fly Away (And Other Responses to Anxiety)
Whenever something makes me feel anxious, I like to fly away. I start to feel all this nervous energy in my body, and I just…
You Are Egotistical
I was talking to my sister on the phone, and she told me that she read my blog post to one of her friends, and…