A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of winning TWO $10 gift cards from Lauren‘s giveaway, one from Mary and one from Whitney. I immediately thought, “I’ll get something for my dad with these!” But as I kept pestering my dad for a Christmas list, I realized he didn’t really WANT anything. Around […]
Continue ReadingThis morning my One Direction alarm woke me up stupid early. Well, I had set it to wake me up stupid early but it doesn’t make it less stupid or less early. After hitting snooze once (just once!) I got out of bed, went to the bathroom, read Teen Vogue (not even apologizing) and […]
Continue Readinglast fall i made the decision to leave the church i grew up in. wow. when i write it like that, it was a bigger deal than i realized. i went to a new corps in a new division where i didn’t really know anybody. at first i’d go every so often, and didn’t really […]
Continue Readingyou can now by this super sweet shirt. 100% of the proceeds go to relief in Haiti. Not only will you join the elite group of people who have a shield on their shirt, but you’ll also be able to fit in to any Salvation Army event I convince you to go to. Which means […]
Continue ReadingLately I’ve been listening to a lot of hymns. This one has really been in my head lately. Soldiers of our God, arise! The day is drawing nearer; Shake the slumber from your eyes, The light is growing clearer. Sit no longer idly by, While the heedless millions die; Lift the blood-stained banner high, And […]
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