A few weeks ago, a classmate and I were chatting about how many great projects we’ve started so far while in school and how disappointed we were that we hadn’t finished them. He and I have become good friends over the last two years and we both recognize a lot of talent and potential in…
Today marks the sixth anniversary since my father passed away from kidney cancer. I was twenty-two years old, just seven months away from my wedding day. A week before he died, I had no idea his cancer was terminal. To this day, I’m not sure if my father had known and didn’t want to burden…
Another article of mine was selected for the school’s news blog – woohoo! I should really start diversifying my submissions moving forward, but I can’t say I don’t enjoy seeing my name posted as a contributing writer for Full Sail University. It’s a pretty big ego boost! Since I cannot post a direct link, here…
I realize that I’m a little old for a quarter life crisis and a bit too young for a mid-life crisis, yet I feel this sudden urge to flip my world upside down. Is there such a thing as a one-third life crisis? If so, I think I may be having one. I want to…
Yesterday, I did something I’ve never done before. Something that no one would have likely guessed I would ever do in my life. I ran in the Savage Race, a brutal six mile obstacle course in Dade City, Florida. The event was literally described as the “race designed to kick your ass.” And it did.…
Every once in a while, even an optimist can have a bad day. For me, that day was today. And I’m embarrassed to say it was for very superficial reasons. I try not to be too open about myself in a public forum such as this, but I will say that I’ve struggled my whole…
Is there such a thing as balance? Can one organize and compartmentalize each aspect of their life, tucking away a piece here and there until the floor is clean? Can I stow my workaholic tendencies on the accent table, adjacent to my keys and the morning mail, so that I can truly unwind and relax…
Tomorrow morning is the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. While I try not to bombard my friends and family with requests for contributions, it’s less than 24 hours away and I’m still a bit short on the minimum goal I was hoping to raise for the event. The…
As of this morning, I’ve succeeded in my goal of 5-in-28 [See Who, me? for more information about this endeavor] and had my fifth publication! Hoorah! Woohoo! Yay! Well, that was easier than I expected. That just means it’s time to update my goal to make it more of a challenge. More to come on…
Currently, I have over fifteen pieces of prose, poetry, and photography out in the world right now, waiting on a decision for publication. It’s an unnerving feeling. This must be akin to being a mother, sending my newly-eighteen year old children out into the world. I hope I’ve prepared them. Raised them well. Nurtured them,…
Victoria Elizabeth Ann 