WRITING

When I first started blogging, I was terrified to write.

I'd never written anything that strangers would read, and the thought of putting my words out into the world was more than a little intimidating.

So I joined an online writing group called The Red Dress Club.

Every week we'd receive a writing prompt and challenge ourselves to write something new. Some stories were funny. Some were heartfelt. Some stretched me completely outside my comfort zone.

It turned out to be one of the best things I ever did.

I became a better writer, gained confidence, and met an incredible group of people—many of whom I've since met in person and still consider friends today.

The club eventually came to an end, but it gave me something much bigger than a collection of stories.

It gave me my voice.

Most of the pieces you'll find here are fiction. A few are true. I'll let you decide which is which.

• Suddenly I see
• Creep Show
• Daydreamer
• Holy cow. I'm a camper now.
• {hugs}
• Marching up hill
• Skiing at the lake
• Sorry
• Candy thief
• Sandy daze
• Why I hate karaoke
• I win. Game over.
• Everything happens for a reason
• My happy place
• Fire in the Vineyard
• Always the new girl
• Morning drop off
• The donut palace
• Forgiveness
• Tomatoes eleven ways 
• My underwater freak out
• The sweet smells of my life
• Free chairs!
• A day like no other