Revelations – Sam's Online Journal

January 26, 2013

Emotions

Emotions are tricky. Believe me. Every time I think I know the depth of emotions I can feel, every time I feel like I’ve finally captured the essence of the possible range of emotions in my world, more come to take up residence and surprise me yet again. Emotions are like people. There are too … Continue reading Emotions

January 15, 2013

Keeping it on the Down Low. Or Not.

I stole this from Becca, who stole this from some guy, who stole this from some girl. Well, you get the picture, but it’s kind of cool so I thought I would do it too. There are first all over the place this week. It seems like the cool thing to do, revealing huge secrets … Continue reading Keeping it on the Down Low. Or Not.

January 5, 2013February 5, 2013

Growing Up Seventh-Day Adventist: Being a “Preacher’s Kid”

I was in the unenviable position of having a father who was a traveling minister (he still is). This meant that he was away for long stretches of time, on the road, traveling, going to church after church, in conference after conference, spending so much time away from his family. Don’t think I didn’t notice, … Continue reading Growing Up Seventh-Day Adventist: Being a “Preacher’s Kid”

January 3, 2013

Whereupon I Reveal Some Things

Since when did I become such an emotional person? Since when do sappy romantic comedies make me bawl my eyes out? Since when does something like stubbing my toe elicit such a string of obscenities? I used to be so even keel until not too long ago when I developed a — gasp — actual … Continue reading Whereupon I Reveal Some Things