Happy 2018, my Happy Blog Readers! I was originally going to post a "2017 in Review" blog post about 2 weeks ago, but it honestly just sat on my laptop and I, for some reason, didn't feel like it was something I needed to post. It just didn't feel natural to me or like it …
Today is my 26th birthday and there are a lot of things on my 26-year-old mind... Nothing new, I guess. Instead of a regular blog post, I thought I would unpack the thoughts bouncing around in my mind since I last wrote in a bullet point format-- giving you an idea of what life has …
As I sit in my cozy bed this quiet Saturday morning, smelling the chilly fall cold that has creeped into my room, I can't help but reflect... Yesterday, as I watched a fallen Rockford officer's body arrive at a local church on the news, I couldn't help but selfishly remember and think about the day …
Hey there, my happy blog readers 🙂 Today is Day 68 of #MelissasYearofSelah and it's been days filled with literal and figurative rest, reading, consistent quiet times, the beginning of reading the Bible cover to cover, substituting, tutoring, traveling, nailing down a workout routine, spending time with my family & boyfriend, building for my future, …
This post has been a long time coming. I actually have 2 unfinished drafts from when I attempted to write down my thoughts into something that was somewhat coherent. And yet here I am again-- still unsure of my words, but I feel like I just need to get it down on paper.... or in …
Hello, my Happy Bloggers! Today, I wanted to share 3 items that I will be using to help simplify, organize, and declutter my life in this upcoming personal year of Selah. It's easy to fall into the "go with the flow" mentality-- especially when you find yourself with a lot of free time. …
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Disclaimer:Â This post is going to give you an inside look of the workings of my heart in the present and in the past regarding the loss of my father. This post will take you through the many thoughts and events of the day he passed and my healing process. This post may make you uncomfortable, …
Sometimes your hardest "no" is a best "yes" to an endless amount of other great opportunities. Hello, my happy blog readers! I am currently on day 4 of spring break, and enjoying every moment relaxing and spending time with friends and family! I am so thankful for these quiet moments and times of reflection and rest. I also …
Adventure. It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Adventure. This one word holds so much promise. Excitement. Challenge. Anticipation. Wonder. It has you on the edge of your seat because you can't wait to embark on something that is unknown, yet beautiful . Adventure. I have been on a beautiful adventure for the past year and …
Insecurities. We all have them. We all struggle with them. We all try to find a way to overcome them. We are successful at times, but often we fall short. "I'm not as qualified as he is to do this." "I'm not as brave as she is." "Oh, she's way prettier than I am." "Dang- …
Thoughts with Melissa Joy... 