First post, A Reflecting Post

Welcome to my first blog post. So much has happened lately, and sharing everything on social media didn't feel quite right. Writing here feels more personal.

I am a singer, actor, writer, and wife, as well as a dog mom. As you can read in my profile, I have been singing and acting for a while. In 2021, after COVID made my world stop, I found myself back in Oklahoma. It seemed like 2025 was the year things finally kicked off. Yet, despite the challenges, I didn't stop creating and trying to live.

COVID paused many lives and careers, though some people found unexpected ways to grow during that time. In 2022, as I was trying to get back to work, I also cared for my mom during a health scare. In many ways, it was a blessing to be there and help on the farm. During that season, I fell in love with my now-husband. Once my mom recovered, I began traveling, seeing more of the country than ever before, and discovering new things I love, like traveling by train. In 2023, I started character work at Silver Dollar City and lived with an old college friend. I'm deeply grateful for those days; making new friends and experiencing life again made me feel alive. I truly miss that time.

Then, I moved and got married, which I never thought could happen. Just when we were getting into a rhythm, my husband got hurt, and my grandmother passed away, taking all the wind out of our sails. Yet, we did not stop creating. Though slow, I felt God gave us ways to work. By the time 2025 rolled around, I finally started hitting the ground running with the help of my husband's encouragement. I felt that God kept blessing us as we faced challenges. Abba never let us fully fall. I realized my writing needed a new work, so I am working on a new fairy tale. I love fairy tales and think of new ones to create. This story has finished revision and is now on to beta reading. While dealing with Brothers Folly, which was not ready, I learned some hard truths about trusting my instincts. Thus, while I worked on that, I hope this new work is better. I know it's better; I am no longer a teen. I have classes under my belt and am trying to make this polished before it even sees a cover.

That was not the only thing, I started vocal lessons, and started auditioning. Being close to a city really helps with that process. And what was a whim with a friend turned into my first speaking role on stage. The Olympians was a place I found myself once more. Yet just as I felt the world going, something tragic once again occurred; it was sudden, my father lost his life while I was on stage, and with that came hurt and fallout.

I won’t lie, my heart has not healed; some days are better than others. Some days I am on top of the world, others I am a child weeping for her father to hold her. But can not feel his hands no longer. The holidays have been hard and joyous, but as a Jesus believer, and coming to understand Advent and these twelve days of Christmas, I find strength in daily prayers and moments of reflection. I have continued journaling, capturing my thoughts and memories, which has been both challenging and surprisingly healing. Spending time with friends and participating in community activities provides solace and helps me feel supported. Cooking with Raphael, something we do together often, becomes a source of joy and connection. Additionally, coming back to my art has been therapeutic, reminding me of my call to creativity. My husband's film, which he wrote and directed, was something that kept me grounded. Along with gaining a new job with the youth, I find hope in mentoring them and seeing their growth. I am so proud of Raphael's work and everyone involved. I can’t go into too much detail, but I can say everyone from cast to crew made it a memorable time!

Just when I think the year is nearing its end, I am granted an opportunity in getting to have an audio role in “The Little Match Girl.” a story close to my heart. That moment of getting paid while creating for the first time, working with another person. Reminds me why I love art, and why I am glad God calls me to art. So, yes, my Resume is a bit crazy, but so has been my life. With ups, downs, joys, and praises. Check out my husband's page; he has something major as well, not just his film!

Honestly, as I am learning and reflecting. People, Art, and Love have been God's greatest blessings this year. I pray He keeps showing where those stones in the path lie. I look forward to the coming year with hands to hold and sights to see in these tear-covered eyes.