Maeby Today

A Dad’s Impact

Growing up, I was always my daddy's little girl. I think that's probably why I'm so sensitive to anything he's ever said or done that's hurt me. These past few…

Grieving the Living

30 Dec 201930 Dec 2019

As another year sneaks closer to an end, I feel like it's time for me to write a new blog post. The hardest part of updating this blog is always…

The Charade

26 Mar 201926 Mar 2019

There was a time when I could write entire worlds without an ounce of strain. I could convey my feelings in prose or weave words into scenes that would unfold…

Stop Being Dicks

31 Aug 201831 Aug 2018

Whenever a well-known entity commits suicide, we’re subjected to at least a month or two of everyone spreading messages about suicide prevention. The main take-away is usually something along the…

Two of Me

There are two of me. There is a girl that is full of hope and aspirations, who is motivated and goal-oriented. She is bright and quick to laugh, to sing,…

Clarity

20 Jun 20173 Aug 2018

I have had to wear prescription eye glasses since I was eight years old. Due to having a very serious eye phobia, I have never been able to wear contact…

The Motivation Myth

30 Mar 201730 Mar 2017

Have you ever excused yourself from working toward your goals because you were lacking motivation? Have you ever lamented that you couldn’t find the motivation to do something? Be it…

Safe

Earlier this week, I attended a seminar that touched on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This was the first I had ever heard of the pyramid and it threw some things…

Regrets For Fuel

22 Mar 201722 Mar 2017

No regrets. For as long as I can remember, I have loathed this saying. It is something that millennials, in particular, seem very fond of using as their mantra. It…

Weed the Gardens

19 Mar 201719 Mar 2017

Here's the thing about Tumblr, for those that don't know: If you follow just anyone that follows you or random blogs because you want your dash to be active, you…