Life

The Guilt Factor: Is this a Super Woman/Super Mom thing?

This past week has been a difficult one for me, and the more I tried to figure out what was at the core of some of my thoughts and how I was feeling I realized the recurring theme that came to my mind was guilt. I have been full of guilt this week. Today is the Pasadena… Continue reading The Guilt Factor: Is this a Super Woman/Super Mom thing?

Our Pregnancy

Hello Energy!

Oh I am loving my second trimester. I was thinking back today to how I felt the last two months of my first trimester, where all I wanted to do was sleep and find a way to make the nausea go away. Back then it seemed hard to believe when people would tell me to just wait… Continue reading Hello Energy!

Life · Meditation

Acknowledging Emotions

I’ve been thinking a lot about Zen and meditation these past few days. I ended up taking a break again because I was finding that I wasn’t going as often as I should and wasting a good deal of money every month. I still plan on going back again but not until after I finish… Continue reading Acknowledging Emotions

CSULB - My College Experience · Life

Option A: The Gym, Option B: Emotional Breakdown

Have you ever had one of those days where an overflow of emotions and tears seems to be just a blink away? Well this morning I nearly let my emotions get the best of me and the day could’ve easily turned into a disaster.   After my husband left for class I suddenly became so overwhelmed, emotional, and… Continue reading Option A: The Gym, Option B: Emotional Breakdown

Holidays · Life

Love, Every Day

Happy Valentines Day! If there is one thing I have learned over the years about this holiday it’s that its best not to put pressure on yourself or someone else and just enjoy that its another special day that you get to express love. Whether you’re in a relationship or not just enjoy knowing that… Continue reading Love, Every Day

Life

Feelings

Today has been a bit overwhelming. Between phone calls, deadlines, emails, and just little unexpected things that come up at work, and with personal stuff too, I’m feeling a little bit anxious and rushed. I know writing right now might set me back a little bit but honestly I need the little breather to regain focus and energy. I… Continue reading Feelings

Life

Optimism

  It’s the beauty you see in every day just when you think that you can’t go any further.  Optimism is when you are walking down the street and a stranger returns back that smile and greeting.  It’s that hope that for an instant you aren’t a stranger and you have shared in a happy moment… Continue reading Optimism