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“Am I doing what I really want to do?” my friend said as he was explaining why he was giving short notice that his family would be moving to San Antonio. That question hit me like a ton of bricks. I had to sit and ask myself the same question. My answer isn’t a resounding no, but it’s not an infinite yes either. How to I change that? Of course...
I know how cliche having this as one of my resolutions looks to the passer by, but for me this will be a really hard and necessary task. Starting from when I was younger I can remember my family eating out quite a bit. Like almost everyday. My dad worked days and my mom worked nights; so by the time he was off and she was awake and ready fro...
I find it hard to see myself as attractive. I study myself in the mirror and find flaw after flaw after flaw. I end up walking away feeling ugly and guilty from keeping my husband away from far more beautiful women. I don’t see me the way he sees me. I wonder how he can look at me with a smile, kiss me, and say “I missed you” after I...
Last year was full of changes for me and my family. We moved back to Victoria from Austin to be closer to family. We added a new family member. Our daughter turned 2 and has mastered terrible two’s while being adorable within 5 minutes of each other. Friends and family of ours got married and/or had babies of their own. Jacob decided to add another degree to his schooling. I...