desire, crave, wish for, want…
Looking in the mirror, what do I see? a girl, a woman, a mother, a friend, a lover surrounding myself with family, friends and a special someone this is who I am I am stronger than you think, stoic, trudging through the obstacles life throws my way I feel pain, but I sometimes don't show it [...]
I can still remember my first apartment like it was yesterday. A cute one bedroom, two blocks from the beach, close to restaurants and bars and all of the essentials. My rent was next to nothing compared to these days. Having my first apartment, meant independence, I could do anything I damn well pleased! I [...]
We've all done them, interviews, I seriously doubt any of us really enjoy the process. I can hold my own for the most part, it's when they start asking questions, like, "tell me about a time you overcame an obstacle?" or "what's your biggest weakness?" and "why should we hire you?" Ha! I become a [...]
My ride to the airport arrived at my home in the early morning, it was both strangely familiar and surreal. As he rushed to toss my bags into the trunk, he informed me “I was listening to the news, but I turned on the music just for you” this made me laugh. Our banter picked up where [...]
I seem to be surrounded by people in my life of late, who are transitioning to their next big move, literally and figuratively. For a change, it's not me, or at least I don't think so? Any move, in my opinion, is slightly unsettling, I like to know where I am and where I'm headed. [...]
It's official, I'm divorced. Another first, making me a statistic and joining thousands of other unsuccessful marriages. I now have to live with the stigma of "divorce" which in my mind equals failure. That said, I am looking at this with glass is full attitude, feeling proud of 31 years with the same partner. Let's face [...]
I found him...or, maybe he found me, the universe works in mysterious ways...actually, it was a mutual friend who decided to play matchmaker. With an 8 hour first date and a 4-hour second date, most would consider this a successful beginning, right? Me being me, I couldn't help over think this, what?! Yes, it's mind-boggling to [...]
