Love is beautiful. As I waited to board my flight today, I people watched. When people are in love or have been together for a long time, there is a syncing of souls that is undeniable to the natural eye…and it is marvelous to behold. I also saw some couples that seemed a little disconnected.
While sitting in Panera Bread after school with my daughter, she asked me if I ever cry. I told her the truth, yes. She then asked me when was the last time I cried. I had to think. I wanted to be very accurate and to answer meaningfully. So I asked her, what type of
I made it to church this morning. Hallelujah! I thought of every excuse and then remembered my vow this year when it pertains to church…NO EXCUSES! I’m still a visitor at “my” church after 10 months. However, I believe that’s about to change. Nearly every time I attend a service there, it seems as if
As I reflect on 2019, I feel a multitude emotions. I know HOW I made it. More importantly, I know WHY I made it. As much as I would love to complain and say how bad this year was, I can’t. Yes, my faith was shaken. However, it was also strengthened. Hate crept in my
As I sat in the salon chair, my stylist lifts up a piece of my hair and tells me in Spanish that my hair has broken off a bit. I look at her confused. She’s been doing my hair for over 2 years now and has seen the drastic transformation of my hair conditions. Between
The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. Besides my birthday, Christmas is my favorite holiday. This year has gone by way too quickly. I can’t get enough of the beautiful decorations, the holiday smells, the Christmas songs and the love shown between loved ones. It has always been a time of reflection
This past weekend I binge watched “Dirty John”. It’s a television show that premiered on Bravo in late 2018. It is currently on Netflix. I hadn’t heard of a “Dirty John” until I was up late customizing Christmas ornaments over the weekend. In my post-binge obsessive behavior, I discovered that there will be a season
I received this letter from my student. He couldn’t wait to give it me. Yes, I had cut access from all of his favorite things. Prior to this letter, he defied every single thing that he was instructed to do. He refused to acknowledge anyone that spoke to him and he even chose to be
I was asked to “catch a movie later” by someone that I met in a professional capacity. I felt like I was in a safe space and it completely caught me off guard. I didn’t know what to say. What’s a proper and respectful way to say no? The problem is that my facial expressions
I asked God through tears, why did he make me the way that he did. For the first time in my life, I wanted to be someone else and it was all God’s fault. I mean, he is the creator of all things. In my moment of ungratefulness, I forgot that I am not living
Every year that I have taught, my entire classroom celebrated Christmas. It’s one of the first things that I ask students and parents. Not specifically whether or not they celebrate my favorite holiday, but what cultural traditions and activities do they like to acknowledge. So, I try to incorporate and acknowledge important traditions into lesson
So, I went to church this morning and cried my little heart out. This was during praise and worship. Like, I never cry at church . Heck, I rarely cry period. Last time I cried, I was furious about a rumor people were spreading about me. That’s all water under the bridge, though. At the
My ex-husband resented me. He admitted it during our relationship. However, I didn’t realize the extent of this resentment until after he chose to leave. What transpired during our relationship, caused me a great deal of stress. I will not divulge those details in this post. However, I have found solace in knowing that God
So I purchased a Peloton bike as a Christmas gift to myself. Yes, I buy myself Christmas gifts. I was scared to at first. What if I get the bike and only ride it once? As soon as the delivery technicians installed it, gave me a brief tutorial and pulled out of my driveway, I
