Growing up in Charleston is part of who I am; It’s why I love culture, architecture, artistic expressions, and delicious food. It’s where I gained my heart to love and the freedom to live. It’s the place I call “home,” the hub for hearty eats and catching up over heartfelt conversations. … I was raised […]
Learning to Love… in Charleston
A sense of being a part of a larger community always existed. The history, the culture is always something that I loved. There is so much to what I can give: Comradery and friendship Community Beaches and food Siblings and family Going through everything in my mind, I realize, it’s not just one thing that […]
Faith Factor
Last night I shared with the Lord my gratitude of the existence of faith in my life. And I praised Him for allowing me to grow up in the faith in my life. Important enough to have it; not always important enough to use it. Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the […]
Letting Learning Bring About a Consistency of New Things
I love coffee, and I love marketing; but above all, I am passionate about learning. While there are many things that I love to do and many things that I share passionate affection towards, nothing excites me more than discovery. Well, that, God, and discovery in God. My many interests and self-made attraction to things […]
Looking to God for your strength
I recognize that I am NO THING without the Lord. He is the One who is my strength. I thank the Lord for His wisdom and His perfection. I am able to share creatively, something that I enjoy with sincerity. I enjoy creative artistic expressions. That is where I am at my best. But I […]
God’s Word over me
We all deal with fears insecurities in our lives, but it is important that we do not let them become us. Some places in my life have been stronger than others because of God’s guidance; in other times, I’ve had to receive the help and support of the Lord – in whatever manner the Lord […]
My Name Is…
My name is Karen, and what I enjoy most is learning about the Lord. What I truly enjoy is having a sense of discovery. My mind is very complex and seeks creative exploration. One colorful destination is not enough, as my heart must be satisfied by pursuant pursuit of discovery having come to life. My […]
Destination: Anywhere
It could have been Tampa, but it could have likely easily been anywhere. I had a knack for traveling – my family traveled often growing up, so seeing the places we visited through the eyes of a curious youth enhanced that desire. Boston, New York, and Seattle were among my top picks – Boston for […]
When I was 17
I was 17 years old when I got my first job – I felt relevant and independent. I was a working woman. I felt ready, and it was timely. It was such a wonderful, youthful time. Everything was fresh, so new, and real. Working as a brand sales representative for Limited Too! Inc. was where […]
It Was Courage
I’ve always been a goal-seeker and an explorer – even if that meant exploring the intellect of my own mind. I guess sometime after I’d spent a few years too long in college, I’d made-up my mind that I was going to begin building my professional resume through local job opportunities. I’d set my heart […]