…in the end

Towards the end of Michael Jackson's memorial service, his daughter spoke these words, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father I could imagine. I just want to say I love him so much." Those words spoke volumes to me. They were a reminder that Michael Jackson wasn't just an item in … Continue reading …in the end

Risking it all

"...and the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more." ~Erica Jong I have a good job, which is so important in this economy. I have an awesome health plan, good coworkers and for the most part enjoy what I do. Though it does provide a sense of satisfaction that I'm doing … Continue reading Risking it all

Just Too Young

One of my co-workers passed away yesterday. Death is always sad but there are times when you expect it. When someone is older or has been sick for an extended length of time. In this case it is shocking. She was 24 and in, I believe, relative good health until she had an appendectomy a … Continue reading Just Too Young

Inside Out

Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet some new people when I was invited to an apartment downtown. Upon entering the building the glass door to enter the lobby was red but you didn't know that until you walked through it into the lobby and saw that the decorations were in fact not all red. … Continue reading Inside Out

Thoughts of a 19 year old…

I wrote this when I was 19 years old. I think it was titled Dreams, but am not 100% sure. A young girl with dreams. She's smart, beautiful and believes in herself. That girl was meant to be a somebody someday. But somewhere along the way someone took her dreams and placed them out of … Continue reading Thoughts of a 19 year old…

Finish What I Started

I've always known there is something wrong in my head. In the mid 90s I was diagnosed with depression and given a prescription of Paxil. I was always nauseous, I was always sleepy and yet no happier. I stopped taking my prescription and somehow manage to have a moderately successful life. Somewhere deep inside I … Continue reading Finish What I Started