Ehh, because I am, Mr. Miranda… I really am… (please note the title is taken from song "Non Stop", from the incomparable Lin Manuel Miranda) Oh hello. (In her best Deadpool/Ryan Reynolds voice) I’m so glad you managed to catch me in the midst of all my mess and chaos. I’ve been gone for quite some… Continue reading “Why Do You Write Like You’re Running Out of Time?”
Category: The Personal Journey
This Old House
I've always liked watching home improvement shows. I also liked watching shows in which people were looking for a new home. I enjoyed the interactive aspect of it; and I often had an opinion about which homes were the best. I never really fancied myself buying a house that needed work; I always said that painting would be… Continue reading This Old House
Tat…Tat…Tatted Up
If you would've asked me about five years ago if I would've ever gotten a tattoo, I would've probably looked at you like you were crazy. Truth be told, I've always admired the tattoo art form but just never wanted to go through the pain. I was scared, honestly. I was scared of the reputation… Continue reading Tat…Tat…Tatted Up
The (small) Reunion
This was meant to be written days ago… well actually about a week ago… but life just got a little bit in the way! I guess that’s what happens when you 50 hour weeks. This past weekend, my best friend, Elayna, graced us with her presence. She came into town to attend a weekend-long seminar… Continue reading The (small) Reunion
Another Father’s Day…
It's Father's Day eve and after getting all three kiddos in bed, I find myself in front of the computer contemplating what Father's Day has become. Interestingly enough, the day has shifted towards celebrating my husband and the wonderful father that he is to our 3 little ones. It is a day to be celebrated,… Continue reading Another Father’s Day…
On My Way
I write to escape my reality. That's really all there is to it. It's not that I hate the reality in which I live, it's just really really hard sometimes. And to be honest, it kinda sucks at times, too. But I digress. Writing has given me a freedom to speak my mind and… Continue reading On My Way
Change isn’t always good…
It was the Spring of 1999. I was about 2 years into being really really REALLY into a little band called *NSYNC. I mean I was just about convinced that Justin Timberlake was going to be my lawfully wedded spouse one day and we'd live on a peaceful farm in the country, raising our 3 beautiful… Continue reading Change isn’t always good…
Dedicated to my Sisters…
Dear Soror (Sister): I’m sorry. In 2008, I promised to be an active and engaged member of my sorority. I remember the feeling I had on that Easter Sunday morning. I was so proud to be joining an organization that so many inspirational women, both past and present, belong to. I along… Continue reading Dedicated to my Sisters…
New Year, New Me
As I sat with my husband, baby, and 5 year old son on New Year's Eve (who actually made it to midnight this year; the 4 year old conked out at around 9:30), I contemplated over the many blessings and trials that I had experience during 2015. Here's my end-of-the-year status update I posted on… Continue reading New Year, New Me
Lifting Myself Up
I had my first session today and overall, I'd say it went pretty well. I visited with a marriage and therapy therapist at our post's family life center and we discussed some of my main concerns. One thing that we focused on was my lack of focus on me and the overall feeling of inadequacy… Continue reading Lifting Myself Up
Outnumbered 