Low-Maintenance Friend

My phone tweeped all day long with sweet birthday messages from “friends” on Facebook. You know, those generic “happy birthdays” and “hope your day is great” type of wall posts that make you feel ever so popular. Because I’m a freak about making birthdays awesome, including my own, these tweeps on my smart phone set me on cloud nine the entire day.   Source:   Pinterest   I mentally checked off every friend who texted well wishes and took note of every friend who neglected me on my big day. A happy heart turned into one of grumbling and bitterness. The … Continue Reading »»

One Friend to Another: Finding Strong Friends

Wanted to take a few minutes to answer a question that a Twitter friend of mine asked about how to find good, strong friends. I also talk a bit more about my book Stress Point: Thriving Through Your Twenties In A Decade Of Drama. Check out the video blog below.       Also, would love your thoughts on how YOU find good, strong friends. Leave a comment! … Continue Reading »»

The Great Drinking Debate

***THIS IS A RE-POST. THOUGHT IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO REVISIT THIS TOPIC. WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT MY BLOG SERIES: ONE SISTER TO ANOTHER.   To drink or not to drink.  That is the question.  Well…that is really not the question depending on what part of the Bible belt you live in and what social circles you run in, but I digress. I sat a table with a bunch of sweet younger girlfriends the other day talking about their struggles as a 20-something in regards to “going out” with their friends.  Naturally the topic turned to drinking … Continue Reading »»