What will your life be like in three years? Firstly, my significant other is moving states so we can be under the same roof. That is literally the highlight of my life right now – not even my books or music hold a flame to that. Him and I running a household is everything. So…
Category: growth
Building More
Complicity, I await a few things. Simply because the idea is astonishing – to wait. I clamor with nothing or no one. As I open Facebook, I check the status of my page, with 453 followers. A new one has arrived. Interesting… As I peer closer, I realize it’s a radio show that helps mostly…
Self Respect is Lacking
What’s something you believe everyone should know. I’d venture to say self respect, which doesn’t always include pearl necklaces and mid length dresses. Can you say no, and walk away from someone who isn’t good for you? Don’t confuse self awareness with this topic either, because while being comfortable in your skin is important, it…
Childlike Wonder
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Often, my kids say things other adults wouldn’t approve of. “I am the greatest!” “I’m cool and funny.” I agree, and smile at them. What am I supposed to say? That they’re not? I don’t want to trim away at their confidence, or destroy their…
Taking My Power Back
The sun has not quite risen yet, and the sounds I play at night are still droning on. It’s dark, quiet. I love it this way. Soon, I’ll ascend from my bed, drink coffee and begin my day. Laundry is on the schedule, and I also have to bake cookies. I couldn’t do this about…
Never Giving Up – And Healing
What are you most proud of in your life? Everyone is a train wreck because we’ve all had a hand in hurting someone. So we pick up the pieces, and try all over again. Giving up is easier than continuously trying. Your aim is for a better life, whatever that may mean to you. If…
Keeping That to Myself
What’s something most people don’t know about you? In my adolescence, I was given IQ tests, and it bothered my parents a great deal. I was about thirteen years old, so I didn’t really care. Throughout my school years, many fights occurred with teachers. I was always sitting outside, not because I disrespected the teacher,…
It’s a Mix!
When my lazy day comes around, I do feel unproductive for the first few hours. I have been taking more time for myself, recently, so it’s new to me. I usually sit around and think about what I can do, what I can finish. Then I remember that it’s okay for me to take a…
The Opposite
Fear ripples through the body faster than you realize it’s happening. It blocks your judgments, flares your insecurities, and highlights your ignorance. That’s the basis of fear. Then there’s manipulation. Oftentimes, you assume you’re being manipulated because the other party is unhappy. They’re afraid of something. They’re literally visualizing their failures, death and shortcomings through…
Civility
What makes a good neighbor? From loud music no one wants to hear, to the laundry rooms being completely destroyed. I have huddled away into my home, and seldom speak to anyone. When I was growing up, the neighborhood of my origin was a lot kinder. The adults gave us food, yelled at us for…