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--William Faulkner
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Galentine’s Day and the Importance of Female Friendship
In elementary school, I remember buying Valentine’s in a little cardboard box at the grocery store. I’d go through the little cards that...

Emmy Mote
Feb 20, 20245 min read


The Second January Blog
If you’re reading this, that means I’ve written two completely separate, completely different blog posts this month. If this is the one...

Emmy Mote
Jan 20, 20245 min read


Setting Intentions for The New Year
The end of the year is often an incredibly busy time for everyone with the holidays and the start of a new year. People travel, they see...

Emmy Mote
Dec 20, 20234 min read


Thankful for Jacob
November is often consumed by the Thanksgiving holiday. Everyone is getting ready for their big Thanksgiving dinners and nailing down...

Emmy Mote
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Angry Teeth
I had my wisdom teeth removed a week ago and the only kind of writing I can seem to accomplish is angry writing. There is some science...

Emmy Mote
Oct 19, 20234 min read


A New Journey
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write a blog about my everyday life. With the resurgence of my website I thought now was just as...

Emmy Mote
Oct 4, 20235 min read


The Last Time I Saw Grandma John
The last time I saw my grandma was over a year ago, right before I moved out of Iowa and moved down to Wichita, KS. It was right before...

Emmy Mote
Jan 30, 20218 min read


A Life Update During Quarantine
I haven't written in a while. To be honest, there's been a lot going on. I could sit down any time I want and write something, but most...

Emmy Mote
May 4, 20206 min read


I am Not Gifted
In my African American Autobiography class, we're reading Michelle Obama's book Becoming. The book takes you through her childhood and...

Emmy Mote
Dec 3, 20196 min read


Where's my Voice?
I lost my voice this past week. I couldn't talk in class for my normal participation points, taking orders at work were exceptionally...

Emmy Mote
Sep 11, 20195 min read


Till The Game is Won: A Summary of my First 15 Hour Shift This Football Season
Every year when football season comes around I can't help but get a little excited. I've never particularly enjoyed sports. In fact,...

Emmy Mote
Sep 1, 20195 min read


Struggles From My First Day of College
The first day of classes is always exciting, but it doesn't come without it's challenges. Even though it is my last first day, I found...

Emmy Mote
Aug 26, 20195 min read


It's (Kinda) Hairspray
When I was young, Taylor and I used to hang out a lot. Mom was gone and Dad was busy with work and an adult social life he never let...

Emmy Mote
Aug 12, 20195 min read


Curing Your Depression
If you follow my blogs, you probably noticed last week that I didn't post any of my 21-year-old wisdoms. That's because last week was a...

Emmy Mote
Aug 3, 20194 min read


Ramblings From My Existential Crisis 2019
Every year on my birthday or right before my birthday, I begin to question everything in my life and why it all matters. Right now, I'm...

Emmy Mote
Jul 21, 20196 min read


Don't Abandon Your Friends Who Have Kids - They Still Need You
When my best friend told me she was having a baby when we were nineteen, I wasn't quite sure how to feel. I've always been more focused...

Emmy Mote
Jul 15, 20196 min read


A Wedding and a Goodbye
This week I intended to write about a wedding. Not just any wedding though, but a family wedding. My cousin got married on the 5th and my...

Emmy Mote
Jul 7, 20199 min read


The Do's and Don't's of College Living Straight From a College Senior
College can be pretty intimidating and hard to navigate when you're a freshman. High school and college are nothing alike and high school...

Emmy Mote
Jun 28, 20198 min read


Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to my blog! I'm sure a lot of you who are reading this are people I know. More than likely, you're my dad. If you're reading this...

Emmy Mote
Jun 27, 20194 min read
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