Meet Danielle

I started this blog in 2009 when I was studying abroad in Northern Ireland. It started out as a way to stay connected to family and friends, now separated by an ocean. I quickly began to realize how much I loved blogging, and how it gave me an excuse to write more often.

Blogs have become a lot more common since 2009! There are now lifestyle blogs, DIY blogs, and more. I'm still here, and I'm still writing. I realized a long time ago how important creativity is to our well-being. For some, it's photography. For others, it's painting with pastels. For me, it's always been writing.

Writing is what makes me feel the most alive. Writing helps me understand myself, the world, and others better. Storytelling is the best way I know to share life with you. I make my best attempt to be honest, transparent, and....just me on this blog.

I chose the title "Take Heart" back in 2009 because I was struggling with a really common concept--"why do bad things happen to good people?" John 16:33 was my answer.