I pride myself on being a pretty cool customer. Takes a lot to get me riled up. Takes even more to get me to show it. But that said, I need a moment. I’m just gonna get it out there and maybe I won’t feel like throwing a glass at the flat screen the next … Continue reading »
Category Archives: On Life
Oh Rosey, My Dear Rosey
My great-aunt (my grandmother’s baby sister) passed away just after this last Thanksgiving. I loved my aunt Rose. Not in that obligatory way that you have to love your family. I loved her for who she was-her personality and what she brought to my life. Like the way she told you exactly what she was … Continue reading »
Mommy Journal #4
So, I’m back in balance. My writer self and my mommy self have learned to co-exist. This new arrangement has actually prompted some funny/challenging moments. ***Quick fact about my daughter, Zizi, she loves to be held by most people but especially by me so I’ve learned to do everything with one hand. I’m typing this … Continue reading »
Mommy Journal 3 – She’s Here!
I’ve been MIA for a few weeks now … stuck in a mommy coma, lol. No writing. No editing. No tweeting. Nothing writing-oriented. I haven’t even checked my email or washed my hair. It’s been all about Zizi … Her birth didn’t happen the way I planned. Instead of the beautiful water birth I … Continue reading »
Mommy Journal 2 – The Birth Plan
So, we’ve got about a week to go … Listen up,baby. This is the game plan. The night before you decide to make your appearance let’s take a break from that 3 a.m soccer game. You’re going to need your beauty sleep. And mommy wouldn’t mind a little herself. They aren’t going to let me … Continue reading »
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Journal 1 – The Alternative Mommy
Contrary to common belief, not every girl dreams of the big white dress and traditional motherhood. I should know. I distinctly remember having a sleepover with a friend of mine. We were both twelve at the time. I’m not sure how we got on the subject but we ended up talking about parenting and all … Continue reading »
The Writer Self Vs. The Real Self
How much of you ends up in your writing? In your main character? How much of your life ends up in your story? I’ve always taken some comfort from the fact that I isolate myself (to a degree) from what I write but inevitably some of me sneaks in there. At least, it’s not the … Continue reading »
