deneenisms – Deneen White

Triggers

Growing up, I always identified as smart. Ok…if I’m honest, that’s what I still identify with. Why? Well, it started with the voices that I allowed to shape my identity. For me, fun always equated with stupid (yes, super judgmental, I know) so I always prefer to be intense over fun. Something else that I’veContinue reading “Triggers”

Ancient writing

I happened upon some old poetry that I wrote the other night. I was astonished at the effect it had on me. Writing brings to life what is going on inside of me. Something physical happens when I write a poem. Sometimes a weight is lifted off of my shoulders. More often than not, thereContinue reading “Ancient writing”

Let yourself be happy

I over-think absolutely everything. I’m serial. And serious. I think about things so much that I think myself out of things. It’s ridiculous. Right now, I’m trying to learn to just let myself be happy. Be happy with the way things are. Be happy and let things evolve. Don’t think too much about whatContinue reading “Let yourself be happy”

Two of the voice(s) in my head

I’ve gone through a lot in the past few years. There are a few people who’ve greatly impacted me for the better. The voices of these people resound in my head during the most interesting circumstances at the most unusual times. My friend Jessica has an amazing impact on my life. I’ll never forget theContinue reading “Two of the voice(s) in my head”

Sleepyyyy

I went to the gym tonight. It was the first time in a while I had to drag myself there…and I put in my 30 minutes. I”m starting to see results. Next week I’m going to take a picture of what the scale says. I’m about to hit a milestone I’ve not seen in aContinue reading “Sleepyyyy”

Sometimes I wonder

Sometimes I wonder what the world would be like if we all just said what needs to be said or did what needs to be done. Sometimes I wonder what my world would be like if I just said what needs to be said or did what needs to be done. Sometimes I wonderContinue reading “Sometimes I wonder”