I like to think of myself as a hopeful person. And I really am— sometimes. Other days it feels like the sun will cease to shine and that there is no point to anything. I…
Browsing Category Desire
Why I Quit The Rock Band
When I was young I would tell people that I wanted to be a rock star when I grew up. Most of the time they took it as a joke; and most of the time…
Why Your Dreams Matter
Your dreams matter. There was a time in my life when I didn’t know if I could believe that. It felt like the tension between my dreams/desires and the reality of my everyday life was…
Dreams Hurt
(This post was written and published on 5/1/2014. Though I am older now, the sentiment expressed here is still very true.) My calendar just popped up a notification: Tomorrow is Dan Cumberland’s 32nd Birthday. I…
How Your Phone is Keeping You Stuck
I am never bored anymore. In any moment of down time, my device calls out to me to check in and see what’s happening on social media and email. This is great from one standpoint:…