Portfolio Index

Hello everyone! Welcome to my portfolio! Each story listed below has it's own blurb but I though it would be nice to point you in the right direction for your story type preferences.

If you are in the mood for something with a bit of humor try Bad First Date.
If you are feeling a murder mystery then Greed is the Master is the story for you.
If you want a mushy love story look at Strawberry Savior.
If you want something with witchcraft and fake dates go to The Ambitious Granddaughter.
Finally, if you are looking for a twisted step-mother vs step-daughter tale check out My Wicked Stepdaughter.

Hope you enjoy the stories!

The Ambitious Granddaughter
This is a tale based off of Adam's first wife Lilith. It is set more modern day and tells of her quests to be a powerful woman and not fall under a husband demanding to be more powerful.

Bad First Date
This story is based off a Nigerian tale of a disobedient daughter who marries the wrong man. It is set on the current day talk radio show Cash and Bradley's Second Date on K 95.5 Tulsa. They argue about how the date went and whether a second chance is in order.

My Wicked Stepdaughter
In the original story a young girl's father got remarried to an evil woman. This stepmother tried multiple times to kill the young girl- each attempt not going as planned. For my retelling, I told the story from the view of the stepmother.

Strawberry Savior
This tale involves a couple who gets in a fight and their love is saved with an amazing fruit called strawberries.

Greed is the Master
A story of greedy men whose end comes in the most unfortunate way.

Famous Last Words Week Twelve

For starters, I loved the reading this week. I had always heard of the Canterbury Tales but never actually read any of it. They were some great stories and I am glad I had the opportunity to read them in this class. I also am excited about the story I wrote for it. I did something new to me. Typically I write love or children related stories. This week I did a murder mystery from the perspective of a detective. I even added a little twist at the end! It was really fun for me. I felt like I was getting to be more creative with my writing then I have been in other weeks.

I have also read a lot of great stories this week. One I really enjoyed was also from the Canterbury tales. It was someone’s storybook. She did a murder mystery as well and had each character play a suspect in the murder. They each had their own background story and interview session. It was really neat and interesting to see how we can take the same concepts and do them so differently! I guess that is what makes writing unique.

This last couple weeks have been super hectic. Last week my car broke down so I was stuck in my hometown all week! Luckily I only have two on campus courses and one was already cancelled because he was at a conference. So I only missed one class and a couple shifts at work. My internship for credit ends this week so that will be a relief. Also I am trying to finish this class and my other online class by the end of next week. I have three final papers to write so I want to leave as much time devoted solely to them as possible. I also am going to a music festival next weekend. So I am bribing myself by saying if I finish my online courses I can go buy a new outfit! Hopefully I stick to that!

A picture of me and my boyfriend from Christmas just for fun!

Growth Mindset: Last Meme

From Laura's Blog

Last meme I swear! I just love them!
This one stuck out to me just not in the aspect of growth with school and career but also with spouses and family. I am at a position in my life where I will (hopefully) soon be engaged, married and then have my own children. I have been in a long distance relationship for the entirety of my college career. I have learned that maintaining a relationship is really hard work. You have to work hardest for the things you love most. I work hard for me, my school, my career. But I also work hard for my boyfriend, my future children, and my family.

Growth Mindset: Meme

Made with Cheezeburger. Photo from personal collection. 

It may be concerning to come the obsession I have with my dogs. Oh well!
This is my other dog Bandit, the baby of the family. I felt I could not post a picture of Axle but not one of Bandit. That wouldn't be fair! I chose this photo because I think Bandit looks very peaceful and wise. I am not sure where I heard this quote from. It just has been stuck in my head for years. I felt the quote matched Bandit's vibe in this photo. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. I always remind myself of this. I have to remind myself that my future is dependent upon me believing in myself and following those dreams.

Growth Mindset: Make Own Meme

Made with Cheezeburger Picture from personal collection

I love that I now know how to create memes. So today I created one with Growth Mindset in mind.
This is a picture of my dog Axle as a puppy. His feet were green from running around in the freshly mowed grass. Which is currently nonexistent considering he ran the backyard into just a dirt pile. This is also my all time favorite saying "Follow your bliss".With the look of freedom and happiness in Axle's eye and this saying about following your passion. I think this meme encourages you to do what makes you happy and happiness is full of possibilities.

Growth Mindset: Memes

I chose to use the challenge with the memes. Even though memes are sort of an internet trend and typically meant to be funny. I feel like that can have a large impact on people. Sometimes having a picture in addition to meaningful words can help that thought stay with a person. When you have something to associate it too- you tend to remember it better.
When going through the list of memes posted I came across the quote "Big change begins with small steps". This one stuck out to me because I feel it relates to my life right now. I am almost a college graduate, I have a long term boyfriend and I am looking for a big girl job. These are all big changes but I went through so many small steps to get here. First dates, final papers, internships- these steps all led me to the changes I am making within the next month or so.

Meme from Laura's Blog

Tech Tip: Cheezburger

Made with Cheezburger


Made my first ever meme! I picked this puppy because he was just so cute and I love puppies!