I’ve been unemployed since March of last year and as much as I would like to say that I’ve been productive with my time, I haven’t. I’ve been lazy. I mean, I worked on the house. I fixed the fence in our backyard and renovated my mom’s bathroom, along with other things. But, did I […]
Read MoreI don’t know when I stopped but I used to read all the time. Maybe it was when I moved halfway through high school or when I started dating my fiancé. I just know that’s it’s been a truly long time since I would spend every single day invested in a book. Until now. I […]
Read More‘Place’ I command Her four paws walking onto her bed, laying down This time, 30 seconds In a few days, 1 minute Waiting for the ‘Okay’ to be released She had it simple All she had to do was listen While I continued to wait Listening for that ‘Okay’ command Thinking I’m already in ‘Place’ […]
Read MoreI’ve struggled with the idea that what I want it is not necessarily what I need. Especially when it comes to anything Disney. And, as I become more of an adult with more responsibilities and more bills, I try to tell myself what is really more important. In October, my fiance and I traveled to […]
Read MoreOh Christmas! How you bring so much joy and so much sorrow. I look forward to Christmas every year. There is this odd sense in the air that makes me forget most of my troubles. I want to sing all the Christmas songs, drink eggnog, and wait for snow. Every year, I do just that. […]
Read MoreMy dream, when I was a little girl, was to write a novel and then become rich and famous. I really wanted to be the youngest author ever to write a book but my procrastination and insecurity go in the way. Every time I would write the beginning of a story, I would come back […]
Read MoreBecause you were so small People don’t treat you the same Just aw’s and I’m sorry’s You float away in conversation But I wear you proudly Around my neck As a reminder You existed For that day I had to let go In my heart you stay Safely tucked away The memories of you Will […]
Read MoreThe crackle of the tv fireplace Stirs my mind As I read others’ words Pausing To breathe back in focus Continuing to add more on the to-do list But it does not include Peace Or A quiet mind No I have to push those down For the magical lights have gone up While the night […]
Read MoreWhat’s it like? To achieve the ultimate productivity Waking up to the first alarm No second spared To know what you want How to do it No hesitation Insecurities don’t swarm your head As you eat an breath in the same moment What’s it like? To have no fear Confidence swims fast through your blood […]
Read MoreI haven’t talked about all the chaos that is the year 2020. Because, for me, it really has been all over the place with the good and the bad and the nasty. I “lost” my job in March because of the school shutdowns. But, I was one of the lucky ones because I was able […]
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