In elementary school, I didn’t realize that O’Keefe wasn’t my last name. I wrote it on all my papers along with Carter and my teachers never corrected me. Looking back, I realize that they obviously knew my father wasn’t in…
A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
My family is known for doing things that are outside of the box and this Thanksgiving was no different. Rather than filling up on food that isn’t our favorite just because everyone else in the country is, we decided it…
Refreshed, Renewed, and Ready to Conquer Anything
The last few months have left me feeling pretty drained. Life always has ups and downs but lately the difficult moments have been outweighing the happy ones. Sometimes you just need to pack your bags for a few days and…
Love, Life, and Loss in the Land of the Living
Loss changes you. None of us have any control over that. However, it is HOW it changes us that we have control over. As many of you already know through social media, last week I lost my grandfather. It still…
5 Things You Must Do When A Loved One Is In The Hospital
As some of you already know, my 85 year old grandfather had emergency open heart surgery in June. It was definitely terrifying and this summer has been one full of high anxiety, worry, and stress. I’m so happy to…
Just Say No
Ever wake up in the morning feeling like you have a million things to do yet none of them are really for you? I have been feeling that way most mornings lately. I have to tell you, it is not…
