Tag: family

Divorce Diaries (Part 22: Experiencing the first Holidays after Separation)

December 14, 2025

          It’s been almost 6 full months since I’ve been “physically separated” from my soon-to-be ex-husband, and words can’t even begin to describe the emotional roller coaster during this time. It’s so weird, because it’s not the typical emotions that I would’ve expected.  We’ve been mentally and emotionally separated long before we moved out, so … More Divorce Diaries (Part 22: Experiencing the first Holidays after Separation)

Enjoy the little things now! Stop waiting for the right moment.

March 16, 2025

          So recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that we love and the things that we enjoy. The type of things that we may not allow ourselves to enjoy in the present, because we feel like there will be a perfect moment to enjoy it later. Have you ever had a particular … More Enjoy the little things now! Stop waiting for the right moment.

Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!

December 31, 2024

          Well, there goes another year. 2024 was interesting to say the least. What a challenging time! Now it’s time for a new chapter. The last 3 years have been the hardest 3 years, but now, it’s bamboo season! I’m claiming it! It’s a time for rapid growth and a time for change in the … More Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!

Frenemies? … 5 Clues that your Friend might just be a Friendly Enemy? (One of the lessons that I’ve learned growing up.)

September 1, 2022

          For today’s topic I want to speak on the red flags in friendships. One thing you will probably learn when you get further into adulthood is that we trust people more than we should in our teens and early twenties. We’re more optimistic and we tend to look for the best in people. It’s … More Frenemies? … 5 Clues that your Friend might just be a Friendly Enemy? (One of the lessons that I’ve learned growing up.)

Actively Making Happy Moments … (Happiness Life Hack) (Chasing Happiness pt 3)

July 31, 2022

          What can I say about my journey to happiness? I’ll tell you one thing, chasing happiness is not the easiest thing to do, but I’m slowly learning. I’ve learned that it’s easier to have moments of happiness than to be consistently happy, but the trick is to have as many happy moments as possible. … More Actively Making Happy Moments … (Happiness Life Hack) (Chasing Happiness pt 3)

If You’re Grieving, You Get It.

June 9, 2022

          Anxiousness, sleepiness, uncomfortable, proud, excited, hollow, numb, drained and alone. Those are all the feelings that I felt today (In that order). I never know what emotions to expect from day to day, but even in moments of celebration there’s so much emptiness. I’m trying to navigate this new normal, but honestly, it’s still … More If You’re Grieving, You Get It.

When You Feel that the Good Old Days are Behind You . . . (There’s still hope)

June 2, 2022

          In a previous post I’ve mentioned one of my favorite quotes from The Office. It was the last season and Andy Bernard stated, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” That quote stuck with me since the very first time I heard … More When You Feel that the Good Old Days are Behind You . . . (There’s still hope)

Chasing Happiness in 2022 (Letting Go of Tunnel Vision) Pt 1

January 6, 2022

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope your new year is off to a great start. I remember every New Year’s Eve I would write a brand-new New Year resolution, until I noticed that from year to year my list never really changed. Once I stopped, I felt like that’s when I finally started checking off … More Chasing Happiness in 2022 (Letting Go of Tunnel Vision) Pt 1

Getting Through All the Firsts Without You … (Blogmas #7)

December 7, 2021

      Today I had another topic in mind, but I decided to be transparent with how I’m feeling in this moment. I didn’t really feel like writing anything today, but sometimes I know writing/journaling can help. Lately I just been feeling so emotionally drained. I want to recognize anybody who has lost a parent and … More Getting Through All the Firsts Without You … (Blogmas #7)

How would your life look, If you didn’t have to worry about limitations? (Blogmas #3)

December 3, 2021

          If you lived in a world of financial freedom with no other life stressors (like physical/mental health issues or having to do daily tasks that you hate), How would you spend your day? What would you do and where would you go? Whose face do you want to see? What would you be doing? … More How would your life look, If you didn’t have to worry about limitations? (Blogmas #3)