My husband introduced me to one of my favorite hobbies: camping and hiking. When we first started dating we went on several hikes and in each one I was in awe of the beauty around us. If memory serves me well, I think my first camping trip was when my husband took me to Joshua… Continue reading Upgrading the 2 Person Tent
The other day I had a friend from HS remind me of a dream I once had. This friend said to me “I remember you talking about writing a novel. what ever happened to that endeavor?” When I read those words I was so surprised and I got a little choked up. For one, because… Continue reading Whatever happened to that dream?
Today was a very special day and the culmination of perseverance, dedication, and passion. Today I walked at the 65th Annual Commencement Ceremony at California State University Long Beach in acceptance of completion of my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. I had my husband, parents, and daughter sharing in the ceremony with me, as well… Continue reading A life long goal
I’m a huge believer of “it’s a sign”. I’ve been on a writing slump for well over a month now. And it’s not because I don’t have things to share or write about, I just haven’t had the passion or desire to do so. It’s sad to admit because I’ve had some moments where either… Continue reading Live for the other
Every once in awhile my heart sinks into a place of melancholy that no one knows about. It doesn’t happen often and when it does it is only when I am alone and darkness has settled and the people I love are tucked away in their space, living their own struggles or enjoying their own… Continue reading The dark side of happy
Having a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a 5 1/2 year old English bulldog is like having two kids at home, and anyone that wants to tell me otherwise, well I just plain beg to differ. The antics and funny and frustrating moments are never ending. Today was pretty cute because I walked in with our… Continue reading Funny Moment #I’ve-lost-track
How absolutely cool is it that my uber sweet coworker/friend RC surprised me with a lovely journal as a belated birthday present?! Here’s the thing though, not only did she give me a journal, but so did my other super cool coworker/friend CL. Two gals that I’ve known for less than a year gave me… Continue reading I’m a writer, and I heart writing
Kyoto has been the most amazing experience so far. On our second day here my husband found a place where we could rent bikes and explore Kyoto. Best thing ever!! There is something so freeing about riding a bike, exploring the city, and feeling the cool breeze on your face. I can’t imagine a better… Continue reading Kyoto – Exploring the city
We are 6 days into our trip to Japan and it has been so fun and unpredictable. Traveling with a toddler is an adventure in itself for sure! If there is one thing I’m learning is what a lesson in flexibility and patience it is to travel with a baby. Lots of patience. Celeste has… Continue reading Tokyo experience – Part 1
The last few weeks I have begun to have moments at work where I feel very vulnerable about my job security, and it’s something I have never really felt before at any previous job. My last job before my current employment was working for a small steel construction company. I started to work there at… Continue reading Vulnerable and Humbled
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 