Fall, 2014

May 21, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

In January 2015, I almost got kicked out of school! After the academic probation letter, I had just ONE semester to prove to the school that I should not be kicked out. How did things get to this point?

My Mama Taught Me…

March 26, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

All my life, my father was everything (this may be because I am a daddy’s girl 😁) and my mom was just MOM. You see, my mother (HC) quit her bank job when she was pregnant with me and became a housewife for over 15 years.

Reading For Pleasure

March 5, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Growing up, I rarely enjoyed reading books although I did read a few books a year (to please my parents). As I grew older, I acquired an interest in reading without being compelled to and this has not only increased my thirst for more knowledge and understanding but has also broadened my realm of imagination. […]

Imperfect Perfections

January 9, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Happy new year Everyone!! This is a simple note (and self reminder) that no one is perfect. Over the holidays, I got to spend time with family. I had an awesome time with my family, had a lot to eat and had a number of conversations with my parents. “You know, young ladies need to […]

What I want for Christmas

December 22, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

It is a few days to Christmas and I am really excited about this holiday. Recently, my mom asked me to name five things I would like for Christmas. I didn’t take her request seriously and told her that whatever she got me would be fine. If only I could go back in time and […]

The DayDreamer

December 14, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

One of my all time favorite activities is day dreaming. Quite frankly, I have never admitted this to anyone but I really enjoy imagining things that may never happen or things that I wish would happen. I rewind events from the past and alter my reactions (if need be) or I imagine what I hope […]

7 Things I am Thankful For

December 6, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Life can get stressful and at times we forget the little miracles that made us smile. At that moment, life generally just sucks. As the year is rounding up, I list a few random incidents that got on my nerves but I list something to be thankful for. In my opinion, you have the choice […]

L.I.S.T.E.N

November 13, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

This is a sequel to my post on asking/ speaking up (click here to read); a little note on listening. A lot of times I get so wound up in my thoughts, opinions and ideas that I unconsciously block my ears and mind to contradicting opinions or whatever is being said. Have you ever found […]

A.S.K

October 26, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

“Ask and it shall be given to you……”- Matthew 7:7 I am going to a comedy show this weekend courtesy of my mom. Thank you, Mama! Now, this wouldn’t have been possible if I didn’t ask. Last year, I went to see my great aunt who lives in the LA county. I really wanted to […]