Since the day I was born, I have always been a daddy’s girl. The bond we have together is very unique and special to my heart. The memories and laughs we have are unforgettable. Between all the Ranger and Yankee games, our daily trips to Starbucks, shoveling in the winter together, the Gingerman game in…

Dear big sister, I want to start by thanking you. Thank you for dealing with me being an annoying little sister your whole life. Thank you for letting me borrow all your clothes, even when I sometimes didn’t ask you. Thank you for always including me, even though I know it wasn’t cool to have…

Dear mom, You deserve more than a small birthday post, so I decided to make another blog post just for you. Now that I am in my second year of college, I have come to my senses in realizing who has been in my life since day one. As teenagers, we seem to go straight…

I know we all know the saying “Mama knows best.” Personally, I have heard my mom say that plenty of times and I would never believe her in the moment. As I get older, I am starting to finally realize how true that statement actually is. Before I start listing some of the things my…

Loss. 4 letters, one syllable, and an endless amount of heartbreak. One little word has brought me more pain than I ever truly knew was possible. I have lost many of my loved ones, and have grieved harder and harder each time. It’s been 5 years since my whole world turned upside down. Everyone told…

Dear young Kristina, I want to share with you all of the experiences, hardships, accomplishments, and lessons you are going to encounter in your life.  The life you live innocently playing with your toys does not last as long as you think. Life becomes more than figuring out what heels to place on your barbie….