January 2025
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Like Water
This is one that started as thoughts and morphed into a poem: Why do I feel like I keep losing who I am? Perhaps I’ve had one unshakeable idea of me and when I stray from that I feel sad and lost But isn’t what and who I am fluid? Like water running through the Continue reading
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Just what I Needed
I thought I wanted the sight of beaches the smell of salt the feel of sea spray and cool ocean breezes but someone somewhere knew I needed you Continue reading
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My Work Story
I recently wrote out my sick story, but felt compelled this morning to write out my work story. This is not just all the jobs I have worked, but my experiences and growing passion for conservation. I did it to remind myself of all the wonderful experiences I have had and, honestly, to remind myself Continue reading
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My Body Aches
Why do I get mad at my body for telling me when it aches? I should be glad grateful when it says Too much! please stop slow down rest be gentler Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 