Random Update: The residents of the school that I work at have returned. It’s been another crazy week of working late hours, but the overtime is definitely nice! I’m hoping to be back to “normal” life next week.
Author Archives: Erika Hopkins
Let’s be honest…
I recommend you listen to the song as you read the lyrics…Gungor “Please Be My Strength” (music video linked to title) I’ve tried to stand my groundI’ve tried to understandBut I can’t seem to find my way again.Like water on the sandOr grasping at the windI keep falling short Please be my strengthPlease be myContinue reading “Let’s be honest…”
New & Exciting Can = Scary & Intimidating
There is something that I’ve noticed when looking back on my life. I have lived most days in fear. Fear of what people will think, say, believe, not believe, judge or hold against me. I was never bullied in school for being a “bigger” kid or for liking music because I made myself as invisible asContinue reading “New & Exciting Can = Scary & Intimidating”
OK, let me explain…
So I know that most of you have seen my Facebook page recently and have seen my new favorite actor/singer all over the place. I also know that some have commented on my “obsession” with said person. So I wanted to take the opportunity to talk about this in more detail here, on my blog. You’ve beenContinue reading “OK, let me explain…”
The Fearful Onion & Arthur
I guess I’m in a vulnerable state these days. When I originally began writing this I had just seen the movie “Arthur” and I cried through half of the movie. Isn’t it a comedy, you ask? And my response would have to be yes…but it spoke into some pretty sensitive issues and struck a nerveContinue reading “The Fearful Onion & Arthur”
It’s been an odd mixture of light and dark in my life for the past few months. I haven’t written because I don’t really know where to begin or how to even end. I literally have 4-5 drafts written for the different things that I’ve wanted to share, but haven’t felt like they were reallyContinue reading
The Roads Not Taken
This may be a vague post. Let me apologize right now. 🙂 I recently had a great conversation with a very wise woman that led me to discover something I’ve been missing for a while. A spirit of freedom. I’m finally looking at my life with renewed vision for the future. A year ago, IContinue reading “The Roads Not Taken”
I spell woman Z-i-z-e-s
OK, I confess that this is another Glee blog post…kind of. You see, this past week in Glee meant more to me than most, if any, other episodes in the series. Another confession: I’ve watched “Silly Love Songs” at least 4 times since it aired on Tuesday night (and as I write this it’s FridayContinue reading “I spell woman Z-i-z-e-s”
Loss
It’s been a little under 2 1/2 months since I left my bag on the train. I’ve gone over and over the details of that day and even the night leading up to my train adventure to think of what I could or should have done differently. I wish I had left my retainer atContinue reading “Loss”
Glee Controversy
As many who have gmail and have seen my status recently, I cannot seem to get “Glee” out of my mind. I sing the songs, think about the storylines, obsessively watch old episodes, etc. So when I saw this article about “The Business of Glee” I read it right away. Here is a link toContinue reading “Glee Controversy”
Everyday Erika 