On my way to the breakroom to fill up my water cup, I passed by a coworker waiting for the elevator: Me: Good morning! Him: Good morning! How are you doing today? Me: I'm doing good. How about you? Him: I'm doing fabulous, but not as fabulous as you. You've got the fabulous outfit. You're... Continue Reading →
Judgy Much?
There are times when I tell people, "You should do this," "You need this in your life," "I did this and my life totally changed." Am I judging? No. Hell, I'm total Hot Mess Express over here. Don't forget that. I don't say things because I think I'm better than a person or I've got... Continue Reading →
Me, Mine, And Ours
Last year right about this time, I was broken. I lost who I thought I was. I lost my muchness. I allowed others to dull my shine because I was looking for validation. I started 2022 just trying to keep my head above the water and it ended up being a year of survival. Seriously,... Continue Reading →
Lessons About Real
Any person who has raised a child will say it: Being a parent is not easy. I'm trying my hardest to raise a child who will know the world is so much bigger than what she sees. Aria is way smarter and observant than I was at her age. She's pretty fearless when it comes... Continue Reading →
Parallel Dimensions
I was at my Mom's house. She was sitting on the couch. I was sitting on a bed that was set up right in the middle of the living room. We were chatting about lord knows what. Then we heard someone knocking at the screen of the front door. Since the inside door was open,... Continue Reading →
20 Years of Worthless
So it recently dawned on me, next year it will be 20 years since I graduated from college. Damn. That's a whole lifetime. Most people graduate from college, become wonderful productive citizens, and lead meaningful lives. And then there's me. Let's see where I'm at: • I have yet to have a job that pays... Continue Reading →
That’s A Wrap!
It seems as Miss Aria is getting older, she’s getting busier. Which in turn means Vince and I get busier. We have to block out time to drive her places and of course, the time she will be at whatever activity. This semester has taken a whole new turn for my Little Precious. Her school... Continue Reading →
This Is All Wrong
You ever have days when you're just sick of your whole life? I'm having one of those days - all this week, if not all month. Last night I finally vocalized what's wrong with me. I don't even know how we got there, but while talking to Vince over lord knows what, I said it.... Continue Reading →
8 Years
It’s been 8 years since this beautiful little human came into my life. I feel like she was just born 2 seconds ago! I still haven't forgotten the miserable labor pains! This past year Aria really stretched out in more ways than just physically. She decided to try her hand at sports and she's killin'... Continue Reading →
Life Hacks
You guys! With the economy being what it is, like most of people, I need all the help I can get! I've got to find ways to stretch a buck as much as possible. One sort of necessary indulgence is my makeup. I grew up wearing the common brands like Cover Girl, Maybelline, and Wet... Continue Reading →