I haven’t written here since my world was utterly demolished and I’m finding it hard to know how to keep writing here. My bio is no longer relevant and I don’t recognize the woman in the pictures. She no longer exists and never will again. She is a person who doesn’t know what death looksContinue reading “Who Am I?”
Author Archives: Erika Hopkins
I sit down and load up the computer. I have a thought, an idea, and concept for what I want to write. I log into my account and click on the “Write” button. I see the page load up to reveal a blank canvas. My mind empties. I lose all thoughts, ideas, and concepts thatContinue reading
How Budgeting Saved Our Marriage
Growing up, I saw the stress of having very little money and experienced the feeling of having less than my friends. Don’t get me wrong, I was fine, but you know that feeling when you’re suddenly aware that you can’t have everything? That’s what I mean. When I began driving, I was given an “allowance”Continue reading “How Budgeting Saved Our Marriage”
Quarantine With Me
The week before Christmas I was told to quarantine and work from home because of a close contact with a co-worker who tested positive for Covid-19. It feels bizarre to say it because I’ve discussed this possibility with co-workers for so long that it almost felt impossible after so much time has passed and noContinue reading “Quarantine With Me”
Faith & Power
This is something I’ve been thinking about and struggling with for a while now. I want to share some of my thoughts and questions here because maybe you’ve been feeling the same way I have. I have considered myself a Christian since college, when I first truly learned about Jesus. I learned about His amazingContinue reading “Faith & Power”
Where do we go from here?
I’ve been looking back on my previous posts and I see a very distinct pattern of apologizing for not writing enough and talking about social media or fatness. It’s interesting looking back on your own words and feeling dissatisfied with what you’re putting out in the world. Don’t get me wrong, those things matter toContinue reading “Where do we go from here?”
Tell Me I’m Fat
If you follow me in Instagram and watch my stories, you may have noticed more posts about weight and fatness. I never used to be comfortable with the word FAT and avoided it at all costs. I went through a phase in middle school and into high school when I would only wear big baggyContinue reading “Tell Me I’m Fat”
Desert Winds
After so long, I’m finally in the right head space to write some of my recent thoughts. There might not be one topic or train of thought, but bear with me. I’ve struggled to find my creative juices and I find myself in a cloud of creativity here in Palm Springs. Which brings me toContinue reading “Desert Winds”
2019 Life Updates
The last few months have been an interesting time in my life. While it’s hard to discuss and explain everything that has been happening on a public platform, I have so desperately missed writing throughout all of it. It’s been difficult to login to this account and have a deep desire to write, but noContinue reading “2019 Life Updates”
Taking a Break
Hello to any and all (or none) who are reading these words. I am sorry for my lack of writing. I’m mainly sorry because writing is such a joy of mine, and over the past 10 months I have not been able to write. I’ve started a few posts but haven’t been satisfied with theContinue reading “Taking a Break”
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