Letters to my Niece

Last night I was in a writing mood, but wasn’t really in the mood for storytelling. Poetry seemed… trite. Flash fiction? Just wasn’t feeling the inspiration. As I sat with my laptop scalding my lap [man, those Macbook Pros get hot!], I let my eyes wander the room. Pictures on the coffee table of my…

Why?

My cap and gown arrived in the mail yesterday. WOW. This is actually happening, isn’t it? My educational journey is drawing to a close. I’m in the home stretch, the final portfolio development classes, and in just 66 days, it’ll be time to walk across the stage, shake some hands, and pose for a picture…

Oh, those summer nights.

We’ve had some gorgeous sunsets here in Florida lately. This one is just ACHING for a story or a poem. Hope this serves as a writing prompt to some, a nice visual repose for others. Have an awesome Sunday! ~ Victoria Elizabeth

Books I Couldn’t Live Without

Anyone that knows me would definitely recognize that I’m a book-lover. I’ve been a bibliophile since I was a child, constantly spending my allowance at the Scholastic Book Fairs and then begging my parents for more money because I wasn’t satisfied with the stack of books I’d already purchased. One thing a lot of people…

Up, up, and away.

I had the good fortune and opportunity to take my very first hot air balloon ride today. It was one of the most beautiful and exhilarating experiences of my life. I’ve never known the world to be so quiet, so peaceful. We rose shortly before sunset and floated among the clouds for almost a full…

Happy Birthday, Lindsey! (A Song Parody)

The following parody is in honor of my sister-in-law, the beautiful Lindsey Piant Perez.   “I’ll Be There for You” Sung to the tune of “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men.   Grab the ice, make a drink And prepare for party time, For today it’s rum and lime, We’re gonna celebrate,…

Sometimes, you just have to go purple…

I’m normally not one for wild and crazy decisions with my hair – or make-up, clothing, and food choices, for that matter – but I was feeling a little wild and crazy for my 29th birthday. I decided to finally bite the bullet and attempt purple ombre, something I’ve joked about doing for two years.…