A few weeks ago a friend of mine posted a facebook status challenging us to post an "I am thankful for..." status everyday until Thanksgiving. Having kept a gratitude journal for a time some years ago, I was up for the challenge. During the time of the challenge I said thanks for things from the … Continue reading Gracias…
Today
There are moments when the sunny warm weather, the tropical beauty, and the sound of the coquis at night do not make up for the comforts of, well, comfort. In those moments the path of endless possibilities that once brought so much excitement becomes instead a fear-inducing trail of darkness where I can't see what's … Continue reading Today
FAME! I’m gonna live forever…
When I was young I dreamed of being famous. I watched TV and yearned for the adulation that I would have once I became one of the special people. Finally, my dream has come true... My Dad thinks I'm a Princess. My Mom thinks I'm a Genius. My Sisters think I'm a Fashionista. My Nieces … Continue reading FAME! I’m gonna live forever…
Isn’t it Ironic…
Him- "So what about Jack?" he asks, "He raised your brother. How is he? Does Junito see him?" Me-"Jack is in a nursing home. He's been there for a while." Him- "Oh yeah? What happened to him?" Me- "He has alzheimers." Him- "He doesn't have a wife anymore?" Me- "Yes, she is still there for … Continue reading Isn’t it Ironic…
Small Request
I've been feeling really cheated lately. I feel that I have spent my life working my ass off for everything that I have and I'm exhausted. I'm no longer seeing what I have as blessings but as compensation for all I put in to this thing called life. I look around me at the amazing … Continue reading Small Request
A Little Religion
I was once an avid church goer. I'd get up and put on my Sunday best and head to my particular house of worship. Through periods of consistent and not so consistent activity in church I made some great friends and learned some things. I would never say it made me unhappy but thinking back … Continue reading A Little Religion
