Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
My One Thing
Being a Christian is one of the only certainties in my life. I'm a thinker, a questioner, and my mind is rarely settled. I wonder and I worry and I ponder, rarely satisfied with the realities of life. I struggle to understand how some people don't think deeply about...
I Am a Smart Girl
*First published on BlogHer.It's my second post on BlogHer and I wanted to share with you a profile piece that was written about me on the website, Smart Girl Nation. I like to be involved in a host of different organizations and projects. Both BlogHer and Smart Girl...
Hold Up, Mr. Perfect
I've recently become obsessed with Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker" -- almost entirely due to the show's host and creator, Patti Stanger. I used to shun the world of reality TV but both The Bachelor and Millionaire have stolen my heart, so to speak. Why do I love...
Robert Gibbs is a Joke (And the joke’s on the White House)
I’m disgusted by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. I won’t take a cheap shot at him for saying “uhhhh” too much but his behavior is not representative of the President of the United States. He is blatantly disrespectful to conservative groups and downright...
Taylor Swift Didn’t Deserve the VMA Award but I Still Love Her
This chick from from "Autostraddle" does a number on Taylor Swift and I'm still not sure why. Somehow I read through the whole damn piece, in which she rails on Taylor for being a good hearted, big dreaming, boy crazy, innocent living young girl. The author hopes her...
Catelynn from MTV’s “Teen Mom” is My Hero
It may sound strange but I’ve always been drawn to girls who face the situation of unexpected pregnancy. Though I don’t think the “Teen Mom” show on MTV is ultimately helpful for teen viewers, I have watched it with interest. The story of Catelynn and Tyler should be...