If you ask me what I feel one of my top strengths is, I would undoubtedly mention loyalty. I think most people who know me would agree (if not, I'm sorry). Loyalty seems especially admirable these days in the generation of "haters" and "fakers" (I have a completely different blog about the proliferation of the … Continue reading Giving Up Is So Hard To Do…
Author: Ash B.
Ash recently earned a Masters of Art degree in Professional Counseling and is an educator. Her desire is to use Nuanced Exposures as a platform to discuss issues close to her heart with authenticity, vulnerability, and in ways that empower those who read.
From Wounded to Wingin’ It…
I did not ask to become a pastor's kid. I just did not. God did not care how I felt about the matter and He didn't ask me either. And because that is the case, I have made some pretty naive but also some willingly dumb decisions that have affected not just me but my … Continue reading From Wounded to Wingin’ It…
“Be Careful What You Ask For…”
2013 has been a prime year for lessons. Big girl lessons. Lessons that I have probably been avoiding for years but it seems like they have all caught up to me in successive order this year. I'd whine about it but you know what- I am just happy that I am leaving 2013 a better … Continue reading “Be Careful What You Ask For…”
La Vie en Jaune (Life in Yellow)?!?
It's been too long. Hope you're well. But anyway, let's jump in.Edith Piaf released a song in 1946 entitled "La Vie en Rose", translated to mean "Life in Pink" or roughly translated to "Life through Rose-Colored Glasses". When I was deep into my quest to become a francophile, I started listening to French music and … Continue reading La Vie en Jaune (Life in Yellow)?!?
CHARM.BEAUTY.fear.
This blog is based loosely off my experience attending the Charm.Beauty.Fear event hosted by Princess Kut, LLC. Special thanks to Ms. Krystle Maclin (CEO) for hosting an event of this kind, which served as a tremendous source of encouragement to me. CHARM. [chahrm] (noun) 1. a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty: charm of manner; the charm of a mountain lake. 2. a trait or feature imparting this power. 3. charms, attractiveness. I sat in my Dad's office … Continue reading CHARM.BEAUTY.fear.
Being OK…
I knew the look. It was that slightly inquisitive, slightly condescending, slight smirk I had now accustomed myself to seeing when I told people what I wanted to do with my life. I winced every time i heard the obvious "weeeell you can't tell me how to be married if you aren't married!" I had started to refine my answer … Continue reading Being OK…
Thoughts on “looking bad”…
"We tend to see people based on how we feel about ourselves and our lives." - Miranda Ireland Sometimes I say things to people just to hear their opinions, knowing that I'm listening for what's being said, for what's not being said, and for what's under what's being said. I listen and I'd contend that no … Continue reading Thoughts on “looking bad”…
For Me…
Written on Thursday, August 1, 2013 for Fifth Time a Charm's "Ordinary People, Extraordinary God" series. I sat and reflected for a long time in front of the ocean on Tuesday about where I am in life and where I thought I would be. This was nothing new for me – I tend to become extra … Continue reading For Me…
“…for He Himself knew what He intended to do…”
The past three days, I have been so sluggish and feeling sick. On Monday, my stomach was hurting badly. Tuesday and Wednesday, my body was achy and all I seemed to want to do was sleep. And I did just that - I got up and went to work and then came home and slept. … Continue reading “…for He Himself knew what He intended to do…”
Don’t Call It a Comeback…
Hi. I'm back...again. I'm on blog #3 and I'm hoping that this time I can remain consistent with it. I want to thank my friend, Jade, who inspired me to get back into the game. She asked me to be a guest blogger on her blog, Fifth Time a Charm, and it reignited the desire for … Continue reading Don’t Call It a Comeback…