I keep citing the same book over and over, but the author of The Artist's Way assigned me so much homework and morning pages that it only makes sense it would spill over into my blog. I'm a writer, and this book inspired me to write more. One of the assignments was to "name five… Continue reading Define Silly
In last July's tater tot post, I asked what you would rename yourself if you had the option? Or are you content with the name you were given at birth? For a long time, I didn't like my name. That is to say, I didn't think my name suited me. I didn't feel like a… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
A few weeks ago, I was walking with Mike through a forest preserve when something unexpected happened. The walk didn’t just feel familiar—it took me somewhere. The angle of the sun, the color of the sky, the trees, the smell in the air—all of it shifted something in me. I was at my grandmother’s house… Continue reading Earliest Memory
Before I begin, I want to wish my Dad a Happy Birthday! This month's post is in Tagalog, the Filipino language, to commemorate my friendship with Rebecca! This month marks 25 years since she and I started working in the same department at Kohl's. Her friendship has been a constant in my life, and her… Continue reading Bahala na, Kumakain ako ng Mga Tater Tots – Makapitong bahagi (Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Part Seven)
For my mom's birthday this year, I bought her the perfume my grandma (her mom) used to wear, Anais Anais. I actually sprayed some of it on me before I wrapped it up because I had forgotten the scent and was very curious. Let me tell you, it brought my grandma back to me in… Continue reading To All The Perfumes I’ve Worn Before
A few weeks ago, I wrote about attending my high school reunion and what I didn't plan to do beforehand. That post received a surprisingly positive response, as well as numerous requests for a follow-up post. Mostly because you wanted to know if I told anyone that I trained hamsters in my basement. Sorry to… Continue reading I Went to My High School Reunion and Lived to Tell
