When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? Well, I wanted to be a princess. My father approached this as kindly as possible, and stated that those positions were full. They indeed were not. But that didn’t stop me from believing I was – my first name is Jasmine….
Category: Acceptance
Spring Cleaning
Don’t make space to receive – rather that you are grateful. This year has been amazing so far. I was able to replace my entire wardrobe – then a good friend sent me fourteen dresses (she’s expecting!) For a couple of years, I made a lot of my clothes. This was a lot of fun,…
Mirror, Mirror
The crawl to reassemble myself back to where I was – as if I was ever untouched. But, to reclaim something that was ripped from me. To purge all emotions in the wake of burdens and obligations. Pretending you’d rather love than burn the world to cinders. When you realize what was stolen never really…
A Void
Do you believe in fate/destiny? I certainly don’t believe we were destined to work jobs until we die – I rather like to think our destiny or fate is available to us when we free ourselves from the invisible prison called society. But that is a play on words. What I believe is…you can shape…
Biography Title
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? If I Told You, You Wouldn’t Believe Me -JCS I’m almost certain many wouldn’t believe the entirety of my life and existence. The reactions I receive now, and I’m not even past the age of 40 yet! It’s an appropriate title, but it…
Casanova – Colorado Ballet
I was confiscated by how the performance would be. Nervous, even. I paid for a set in the mezzanine area – balcony, second floor. The first time I entered this opera house, it took my breath away. It was my daughter’s 8th birthday, and we went to see the Nutcracker as a family. I remembered…
Flaws and All
What is one thing you would change about yourself? Not a thing, really. I wouldn’t fully be myself. I accept my flaws and all. Without them, I’d only be a fraction of who I am. Etching parts we don’t like about our self out of the equation doesn’t ensure you’ll be better off. Working on…
The Heiress JCS 