Summer has been good and we’re getting ready to start another school year, cue tears. Something that summer brings is insecurities and self deprecating thoughts. I often forget how powerful our words are. They really can breath life or perpetuate death. So what about the words I speak to myself? Continue reading “Whatchu Sayin’”
Category: Letters to Zoë
Dreamin’ of Reality
I own it, I can be a bit of a day dreamer. I can concoct the wildest fantasies of what I want my life to be like. I mean Pinterest anyone! I could design a million different parties and weddings and houses all with a click of a mouse. Continue reading “Dreamin’ of Reality”
Take out the trash!
You know when you’re on an airplane and they’re going over the safety instructions…and they get to the part about your oxygen mask. I wise woman told me the same advice, to put on my own oxygen mask, before assisting others. It’s safe to say you can die trying to “save” others, when in all actuality you can only control your own actions. Continue reading “Take out the trash!”
Strong & Independent
I was raised with the mantra “be a strong and independent woman”. And I truly believe that is exactly what I am. I know there is a huge feminist movement. I get it. I understand the injustice. And maybe on some levels I myself have experienced it. Maybe you have too. But it got me thinking… Continue reading “Strong & Independent”
Bittersweet
My kindergarten teacher messaged me on my first day back as a teacher and from her own experience she expressed that this moment will be bittersweet. I think I’m learning to like the taste of bittersweet. Continue reading “Bittersweet”
De Donde
I just started my 9th year teaching, I took some time off here and there. Saying the number 9 seems so small, but thinking about the time, it seems so significant. Continue reading “De Donde”
Checks and Balances
I remember the day vividly, I made the choice to pick up the cape. I don’t know if I had any other choice, but a week after Grey was born I put it on and I haven’t taken it off. Today a sweet girl at the ice cream shop noted I looked like I was a “super mom”. Continue reading “Checks and Balances”
Happily Ever After
This past week was my parents 37th wedding anniversary. I remember as a kid celebrating my grandparents anniversary. So my sister and I have decided to continue the tradition, because even death can’t stop your love. Continue reading “Happily Ever After”
Powerless
I think I just hit the bottom. I mean I knew all along this day for me would come, I thought it had and maybe all the other moments were what lead me here. But it all boils down to this, I felt powerless. Continue reading “Powerless”
Bow Down
This past month has been one big party. We have celebrated graduations and three birthdays. I’m just catching my breath. But even during all this time my thoughts and mind have been pondering a few things. Continue reading “Bow Down”
It is well with my Soul 