Guest Post Author: Sarah Jones I never saw myself becoming a bully, but this is my honest confession. I mean, I always got along pretty well with everyone. When I got to high school, I was driven by a desire to fit in and be popular. I didn’t even know how desperate I was for attention until I started doing things that weren’t normal for me. One of the outcasts at school became my victim. There really was nothing wrong with her. She was pretty, and actually very nice. She was also ... Continue Reading...
The Little Things: Considering the Things We Take For Granted+ Journal Prompt
I was taking a walk yesterday, something I do to unwind and clear my head. As I was leaving my office, I saw a young lady walking, only she was having a hard time because she is blind. I see her every day, but this was the first time I saw her by herself. Usually she walks with an aid or a friend, and they help her get to where she needs to go. She doesn’t have a guide dog, but she does use a white cane. I saw her there, walking so slowly it was as if she was barely moving at all. She was ... Continue Reading...
7 Summer Jobs for Teen Girls
Do you want a summer job but don’t know where to start looking? Here are a few places to try. Write out a nice resume (ask for help if you’re not sure what to include on it), and start applying. 1 | Amusement Park Working at an amusement park is fun, because once you get off – you can stay awhile! Plus you get paid so it’s a win-win. 2 | Internships There are plenty of companies of there looking for high school and college students to work with, and you can ... Continue Reading...
7 Fun Things to Do This Summer
1 | Go to the Amusement Park Summers aren’t summers without a trip to an amusement park. Am I right? Make a trip with your friends and family, and spend a day riding your favorite rides together. 2 | Take Lots of Pictures Since you have a camera on your phone, why not put it to work? Take as many pictures as you can to remember your fabulous summer. Try different angles. Use new filters. Explore your surroundings and find new places to take ... Continue Reading...
My First Summer Job
I got my first “official” summer job when I was 14 years old. My brothers were 13 and 12, and together we started working for our local 4-H club for a summer program. We had worked before, volunteering at our school and church – but this was the first job we would actually be paid for. Needless to say, we were excited. Our main responsibility was to tend to a local community garden. We picked fruits and vegetables so that they could be sold, and created beautiful flower arrangements. We ... Continue Reading...
