Dear Old Me,
It’s been a while, I haven’t forgotten you. If you’re wondering what happened, well, a lot did. To simply explain, I lost you. I took my eyes off you for a second, and walked in the opposite direction. And with one distraction, I drifted away from you. A series of events took me down a road that I had to walk. A lesson had to be learn…read more

To the world,
I want you to know life isn’t always simple for me. My privacy and strength perpetuate a life of ease. But if only you could see behind the scenes. You don’t know the burden I bear or the stories I’m ashamed to share. I take my grief in stride, it doesn’t mean I haven’t cried. I have a confession, I too, deal with depressio…read more

At the stroke of midnight
I promise, this year to do right
I will commit to discipline 
Remember, sugar is a sin

This year I will lose 15 pounds
I’ll pass on the second round
Spend more time with family and friends
Will you get another day after this one ends?

I will budget better 
No, I don’t need a new sweater
I will sing, dance, and laugh…read more

Dear Self,
Thank you for accepting life’s journey and not letting obstacles stop your glory. You’ve triumphed over the hurdles of failure and dismay. Dealing with a toxic partner while trying to maintain and enjoy new motherhood. Through the woes of taking care of your aging parents and as we all know, the bills don’t stop coming! Barely seen…read more