Questioning myself.

Advancements in technology are advancing as years pass by. The world is reshaping the way people express themselves and reach out to others. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media outlets are making it easy to express ourselves in new and interesting ways. Taking pictures, meeting new and interesting people, keeping in touch with friends … Continue reading Questioning myself.

Dreadful nights.

Illness is a parent's worst enemy at the best of times. Put this nemesis in the mix of an apartment shared by seven individuals, and you have the inevitable nightmare that will spread the illness to each tenant. If you are fortunate, one or two of the children will contract the virus responsible for breeding … Continue reading Dreadful nights.

Choices we make.

Handling anger and conflict is something we as individuals all deal with. A comment here or a remark there, can escalate a situation in the blink of an eye. At times, some instances go beyond the boundaries of what is considered is acceptable or proper for the situation. People get spiteful and vindictive. Any little … Continue reading Choices we make.

A necessary evil.

Rejection. We all face it at some point in our lives. A boy/girl you like doesn't feel the same as you. Your parents tell you that you can't drive their car after you get your driver's license. Your application to a renowned and well-established university is denied. Applications you have filled out for employment opportunities … Continue reading A necessary evil.

Writing is breathing to me.

I just read a blog post on WordPress that struck a chord with me. "Deciding between a writing book and starting a blog" by Sam at Living! Just search "writing" while browsing through the multiverse of WordPress blogs and you will find it not far down on the list. This blog post was so articulately … Continue reading Writing is breathing to me.

Finding Serenity in Insanity

I awoke this morning and realized that I have yet to introduce or provide proper names to the individuals living in my house. So that is what I will do. The oldest child will be referred to as D. The second oldest as E. The third oldest, J. The youngest, H. My roommate and friend … Continue reading Finding Serenity in Insanity

Chaos Soup for Breakfast

With four children to get up every morning, get dressed, and get going off to school, it feels like a horrible obstacle course. If even one of us doesn't get up when the alarm clock goes off at six-thirty in the morning, there isn't enough time to adapt to the twists and turns of our … Continue reading Chaos Soup for Breakfast