I think that as people we often find ways to get in the way of our happiness and blame it on self preservation. I get it, no one wants to be hurt. But when you're living on the sidelines, how happy can you be as a spectator? I've never been the type to shy away … Continue reading Resist resisting to exist
Love Shouldn’t be Blind
We are all different, but there are some of us who feel a bit more peculiar that others. I am one of those people. Being different makes me happy, even if it makes me stand out. That is why I feel that the phrase, “love with your heart and not with your eyes,” makes no … Continue reading Love Shouldn’t be Blind
She’s Like That Now. . .
They say never look back, but sometimes memories from the past are resurfaced with just a phrase. It was something mentioned in passing that felt like the digging up of mistakes from the past. We all know our past has cultivated the present self but we try to negate it, as if we currently don’t … Continue reading She’s Like That Now. . .
What do you write?
There is a common thread among people who learn of my writing. “What do you write?,” they ask. . .sometimes I immediately want to say, what don’t I write but that does not satisfy the answer. I feel as though I write everything, so to me what matters most is why I write. I am … Continue reading What do you write?
Just a simple thank you!
You could be anywhere in the world right now, but you're reading me! 🙂
For those of us starting over. . .
There is this crippling certainty of what we don't want. We spent over a decade in a relationship knowing what it's like being attached to the hip to someone. The very same someone who once knew us better than anyone else and yet never seemed to remember after countless conversations that, "no thank you, I … Continue reading For those of us starting over. . .
Happy Father’s Day
I have a paper and two quizzes due by midnight tonight, so I decided to bring myself to Starbucks to focus. If I were at home I would inevitably take a nap that turned into hours. Sure, I would wake up with just enough time to get my work done but it would be less … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Hazel
I remember it clear The moment in life When fear & anticipation aligned It's when I found out You'd be mine Minor details failed to matter Criticism, backstabbing Crowd fodder and chatter Feelings consumed My every choice Tear stained pillows Instead of rejoice An inclined challenge Though I wasn't prepared I suddenly found courage Because … Continue reading Hazel
Lonely Mom
So I've been single all my life. Never married, not once made a Mrs. but I was in a relationship for so long I felt married. For the past five years I've been single (in every sense of the word) and dating occasionally. I am very careful about who I date because I am a … Continue reading Lonely Mom
I’ll Know When I Get There
I've overcome some obstacles, some big, some little; they varied in facets and depths. During the storm I ask why has it rained on my parade. . .how did I get stuck in quicksand. . .why, why, WHY didn't things go according to plan? I have learned so many things from these unsolicited obstacles that … Continue reading I’ll Know When I Get There
Mommy did you fart?
I can't even begin to count the amount of times my son has said something that has left me wishing to be swallowed by the earth. Sometimes I wonder where he gets these things? Well he has a whole gene pool to choose from but lately I've come to realize that he gets a lot … Continue reading Mommy did you fart?
Her
There is nothing I can tell you To keep you from worries I want to see you now But you’re in such a hurry Time keeps us from one another I know you cry when you’re alone But still you believe like no other Force back the tears and pretend to be whole You’re almost … Continue reading Her
My Neo
I was driving home the other night with my son. We were just strolling along with the music in the background, it was one of those rare moments that we were completely silent. When out of the blue Jon says, "I got it!, she is not the one" (he's speaking of a particular person who … Continue reading My Neo
The Pillar
Proud and built with a smile She stands tall For a little while Her faith is wavered Her hope is weak Her pain is a badge Only for her to keep Through tumultuous pains Uneven and weathered She clings to her heart Hoping it gets better For strangers She’s solid, unbroken and meek Yet on … Continue reading The Pillar
Blood & Water
At this point in my life I have heard the phrase, "blood is thicker than water" one too many times. While I agree that scientifically this holds true I do not agree that it is the correct means of identifying family. I have a great deal of friends, coworkers and extended family that have been … Continue reading Blood & Water
