Hi Y'all, It has been a LONG time. I have missed writing on my blog and writing in general. The past year has been a blur filled with frustration, love, misery, pain, anxiety, and fulfillment. A lot of emotions in a short time. I apologize for coming and going so often. Five years ago, life... Continue Reading →
The summer after a covid school year
The last time I posted was quite a while ago. I stated how I was going to write more, journal more, etc., etc. Well, it didn't happen. I totally own it. I completely underestimated the power of grief from losing my mother a year ago, being a mother of a son who is struggling with... Continue Reading →
Journaling through life
Remember the good ol' days when, as a child, we would write all our hopes, dreams, embarrassing moments, crushes, parent woes, etc. in our diaries? If you didn't, then you missed out on unleashing all your thoughts onto paper then hiding them as if no one could ever find them. My diary back then had... Continue Reading →
Taming the Inner Critic
My inner critic is harsh. Let's just be brutally honest here: my inner critic is a true mean-to-the-bone, socially unacceptable bitch. You know the type: They put you down every chance they get. They blame you for everything wrong that happens. Why did the boyfriend leave? You. Why did you not get that job you... Continue Reading →
Finding My Way Back
Everyone struggles in life. Sometimes it takes us down a dark path, but we must always keep trudging along to find the way out. Lately, I have been feeling down. I lie. It has actually been over a year now. I have kept my distance from friends, my house is becoming a disaster, and I... Continue Reading →
Finding the Motivation to Write
I grew up with a love of reading. Writing and reading have always beenĀ an escape that I truly cherish, especially in my college years. Writing is a passion of mine, but it also just extreme fun and, at times, it feels like my therapy. It can be all of those things, yet sometimes I have... Continue Reading →
Guilty Writer
Guilt is in everything I do. Why? I am a mother, teacher, and a writer. Anytime that takes me away from my son leaves me feeling guilty. I envy those mothers that don't have this mom guilt. I truly do. Maybe I have so much guilt because I always wanted to be an at-home mom... Continue Reading →
Save the Puppy
As a teacher, it is bittersweet that the school year has come to an end. I absolutely adore my students and their parents. I truly do. Due to being a career changer, I (at times) feel like I don't fit in with the "meant-to-be" teachers. They always knew they wanted to be a teacher. I... Continue Reading →