This is a story I wrote for my first college roommate, Kristen. It's also a gift for our dear friend, Miss Kaitlyn. I hope they both enjoy this. Once upon a time, in a world surrounded by water, there lived a little girl: Emaree. She was small and kind, with bright eye and raven curl. … Continue reading Mermaid Girl

*Author's Note: I've decided to start posting some of my formal writings. The next several posts are going to be selections from my creative writing classes here at Baker and some pieces that I've been working on in my free time. All copyrights lie with me. So no stealing, you naughty naughty little people.* This has … Continue reading A Formal Introduction

There's something about this weather that makes me ache in the deepest places of my soul. It stirs something akin to the Balrog hidden within the columns of my memory. I feel like there's a great force churning under my tongue, waiting to fly, lest it burst through my ribs and break my heart. I … Continue reading Wednesday Blues

Normally, Fridays are glorious days. The weekend is practically here and people are drooling at the thought of the after work (or after class) cocktail/beer/giant glass of wine. The promise of the alarm clock remaining silent the next two mornings is almost too good to be true. Fridays are great days. This Friday sucks. What … Continue reading The Sadness of a Friday Afternoon