Why haven’t I posted since October? I’ve been mourning, learning, and growing. A lot has happened since then. It started with an emptying heartache, but it motivated me. The heartache reminded me to stay dedicated to my goals. My maternal […]
I recently had car trouble. That led to me getting a new car and passing down my old one to my mom. Being without a car for that time meant that I missed my cousin’s baby shower. Once I got […]
What happens when your car breaks right after you pay off your auto loan? For me, I went through all the emotions. I was excited to pay off my loan and be able to save to publish my book and […]
I used to turn pennies heads up, so it would be perceived as lucky by its next passerby. I learned it from a movie. I stopped looking down and taking the time to change someone’s luck. Now, I don’t think […]
I postponed my eye exam for two reasons. I feared that my antidepressant might be affecting my vision. There are several possible side effects involving the eyes. My medication has allowed me to be the person my family knew I […]
My husband and I moved into our home last winter. I didn’t know what plants or trees were growing in our yard. When we first saw our yard, everything was cloaked in snow. Two weeks ago, it was finally starting […]
My artwork and writing are like siblings. They used to fight over my attention. I became tired and lost track of who I was. Unfortunately, neither got the attention they yearned for. I’m learning I have more opportunities to be […]
My neighbor pulled in her driveway as I was shoveling the grass. She probably thought I was weird and might have recorded the strange occurrence. When my husband came home, he thanked me for shoveling the sidewalk. “I gotta ask. […]
A couple of months ago, I was writing on my break. A team nurse as kind as can be popped in and said the nicest things to me. Internally, I had been feeling overwhelmed and kind of worthless. She changed […]
I hadn’t realized the memories I’ve kept in my art sets. So many sets were gifts. I remember who gave me each one. I used to be overcome with exuberance and wonder when I opened a new box. Pretend you […]
