It's been about a month since I launched Life in Vignette, a new series creative writing series on the blog. My first vignette, Timestrokes, was...
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Diary
This is a collection of posts about my life – or that just don’t fit anywhere else. Read my diary for my views, rants, triumphs, and failures. Many of these posts are lighthearted and fun, but I call this my diary because I make a concerted effort to share even painful and difficult journeys with you. I hope this will remind you that you are not alone in the difficulties of YOUR life. Your challenges are different from mine, but the struggle of existence is the same. Welcome to my heart, mind, and soul. I hope some piece of my journey can help you on yours.
How Braces Brought My Smile Back
This is a story of how braces brought my smile back - and a reminder of the importance of dental insurance, for you, your smile, and your family....
Self-Reflection & Authenticity + A Song I Wrote
When I went to see a therapist last November, she told me I was very well-adjusted considering everything going on in my life. To be honest, I...
Life Moves On and Life Update
Bad things happen, and then life moves on. Read about the moment I realized the darkness wouldn’t last forever. Life moves on.
The Best Place to Practice Photography
Read about the best place to practice photography. We went on a photodate, and I had no idea that I’d be receiving a crash course in photography.
Provera Withdrawal Bleed from Hell (and a hysteroscopy to boot)
Read about my Provera Withdrawal Bleed from Hell. NOT FOR THOSE PRONE TO FAINTING. I lost 18 ounces of menstrual blood during my Provera withdrawal bleed.
Find a Doctor Who Listens | Fat-Shaming
Its important to find a doctor who respects you enough to listen. Unfortunately, many doctors are fat-shaming their patients. If your doctor doesnt listen,
Galentine’s Day Swap with Jess from Living La Vida Holoka + Link-Up
Check out my Galentine’s Day Swap with Jess from Living La Vida Holoka. We sent each other a package full of goodies for our Galentine’s Day Swap.
Ask Away Friday: Questions with Miranda
I am so excited to swap questions with Miranda from Rahab to Riches. We have been blogging buddies for a few months now, and I love her site. She...
Ask Away Friday: Love, Marriage, & Valentine’s Day
Check out this Love Edition of Ask Away Friday where I answer questions submitted by B from B is 4. Its all about love, marriage, and Valentines Day.
How Prayers are Different From Wishes
My niece and I learned together that prayers are different from wishes. Read our story here.
How to Make a Modest Infinity Dress for under $10: No Sewing Machine Required
No sewing machine required to make this modest infinity dress for under $10. The modest infinity dress can be customized to fit your body and event.
Asperger’s Poem | A Mother’s Poem to her child with Asperger’s Syndrome
This is a mother’s poem to her child with Asperger’s Syndrome. What I Wish I Could Give You, a mother’s poem. Asperger’s Poem
Rodent Raccoon Rat Thing by Bobbie Gross
Rodent Raccoon Rat Thing is a piece of performance poetry performed by Bobbie Gross at BYU-Idaho’s Last Poet Standing.
Read moreCaught in the rays of your radiance —
You shine in the distance, illuminate the distance —
drawing my distance like rouge on your cheeks
Words of Berry Sweetness: a love poem | Performance Poetry
This piece of performance poetry was performed by Bobbie Gross at Last Poet Standing while she attended BYU-Idaho. Words of Berry Sweetness is a love poem.
This way or that way: A villanelle
Groundhog Day – A Glorious Day by Bobbie Gross
Groundhog's Day is Saturday, and just to celebrate, here is my poem from Last Poet Standing. The prompt (surprise, surprise): Groundhog's...
Blue Eyes Crying for Lorraine: Last Poet Standing
This poem is dedicated to my grandparents, Robert & Lorraine. I love them both so much. I miss Grandma, but I know that Grandpa misses her even...
Two poems – “It’s Not Me, It’s” and “That’s a Problem”
This week we had to write a poem in the style of one of the remaining contestants. I had to write in Brianne's style, and had a fun time doing it....
My Performance of “Night’s Mirrors”
This was the week with no prompt - so I ended up asking my facebook friends for prompts. I used all of their ideas to create this poem. It's kind of...
“It All Began with Silverstein” – Tribute to Shel Silverstein
This is the poem I performed at Last Poet Standing this week. The prompt was Shel Silverstein - whose poetry inspired the fourth-grade me to start...
My. Little. Pony. – a Monologue Poem
This poem was based on a tiny damaged toy pony from the local thrift store. I've never had such a fun prompt to work with. This was my attempt at a...
Week three of Last Poet Standing
This poem is about the BYU-Idaho Center - particularly about devotional which takes place there. Devotional is an hour-long spiritual thought that...
My Performance of “Ode to My World”
Coolest thing ever? Performing your poetry and hearing people snap at parts they like. We have a "Last Poet Standing" competition on campus. It's...
