How Life Can Change in One Year: Altering Our Expectations

"Imagine if we were getting married this year," my husband said this morning. It's a funny exercise imagining where you were one year ago from today. Facebook always brings up these memories so you can relive years past and I've never really thought too much of them before. Now that we're all social distancing, looking…

How to Find a Good Roommate

Your roommate * just landed her dream job...and will be moving to Narnia. You are so happy all her hard work has payed off, but also kind of annoyed. Why can't she just live out her dreams in this city? From this very apartment? They are engaged! How sweet! Congratulations to the cutest couple. But…

A Very Potter Christmas!

I've hosted a Christmas party ever since I got my first apartment my Junior year of college and this year was no different. Fortunately, each roommate I've had has been into party planning, and decorating. Two years ago Amber (who has since moved to a different city) and I hosted a Narnia Christmas Party and…

A Season of Singleness

The other day someone prayed for me during my “season of singleness.” It was a very nice prayer, asking the Lord for help, wisdom, discernment and comfort - all things that I do need from the Lord. What struck me was the phrase “season of singleness.” I have to say I internally cringed a bit…

I’m sorry, I already have plans

When did saying “I already have plans,” become a “bad” thing? Why are so many people responding “maybe” or not responding at all to an invitation when they actually mean no? Does the following scenario seem familiar? Monday “Let’s hang out? Are you free Friday?” “Sounds fun! I’m not sure if I’m free, but let…