It was a sunny Wednesday morning as I stood in the kitchen making my breakfast before work. With tired eyes, all I could think of was how grateful I felt it was the middle of the week. If I made it this far, then I could get through the rest of the week, right? As this thought lingered in my head, I heard foot steps approach the room. I looked up to see my mom standing at the kitchen doorway. She stared at me with concerned eyes and asked, "So how are you feeling?"...
Read MoreGrowing up, I always had the ability to look on the brighter side of things. I didn't know why, I didn't know how, I was just wired to be that way. Some of my friends would always ask me why I'm so positive, or how I could overcome negative situations so easily. The truth was, I had no idea why. I tried to figure it out, but that's just how I'm made. However, I did realize this: Having the strength to look at things more positively shifts the course of my life...
Read MoreAs I walk into the new year, I feel exhilarated and intimidated all at the same time. I feel exhilarated for the new opportunities and adventures that lay ahead for me, but feel intimidated at the unknown and possible setbacks that are waiting to jump out at me...
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