Authentic communication is getting harder to come by these days. You know the type of communication where an argument, heated debate or someone expressing their feelings isn’t pouring through a text message or messenger apps through social media. Don’t get me wrong, some people are better with their words written then they are orally. But…
Month: January 2019
30+ & Thriving
I love having insightful conversations with people. Conversations where the vibe is right, everyone is on the same page or even having a healthy debate without insults being thrown. And a lot of times those conversations happen randomly. Today my 9 year old had a basketball game and she invited one of her favorite teachers…
One day at a time
Over the past month and a half, my ankle has been in pain and swollen (on and off). I finally went to a specialist today and she worked her Hogwarts, Merlin, out of this world magic and it feels a thousand times better. While she was giving me my treatment, she began explaining to me…
Today you are you
For decades, I didn’t like my name. True story. I didn’t like that it was only 3 letters. I didn’t like that I never saw it on a key chain in a souvenir shop. I didn’t like that so many jokes were made about it (Tai, tie your shoe; Bow-tie; Tae-Bo). I didn’t like that…
Unplug
“The more in harmony with yourself you are, the more joyful you are and the more faithful you are. Faith is not to disconnect you from reality-it connects you to reality.” -Paulo Coelho Society, families, education, and people in general are plagued by phones, tablets, devices and social media. And yes I used the word…
Peace, be still.
“And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” -Rumi I’m over 30. And I’ve been a single mom since the birth of my first child 13 years ago. I have four beautiful children and I’ve never been married. I work a full time job and I’m a full time grad student. Peace…