Guinea Pig Blessings

Now that I have your attention from the title, let me explain why I’ve called it this. In my cave (see prior blogs to know what I’m referring to) I have been learning quite a bit. However, this hasn’t come easy. I’ve cried, I’ve been frustrated, and even thrown a few temper tantrums (minus the … Continue reading Guinea Pig Blessings →

Lessons From a Professor

It’s the end of another semester and usually today is the day that I say my goodbyes to my awesome students, clean up my office, walk the hallway from my office to the elevator happy that all I have left is to finalize grades, and exhale as I feel happy (and tired) to have completed … Continue reading Lessons From a Professor →

Dear Grandma…

I write this blog (letter) to you just two days after you have left us to go to heaven. I’m more blessed than most that I had my grandmother in my life for an amazing 40 years. We have always had a special bond, which I always attributed to our birthdays being just four days … Continue reading Dear Grandma… →

If You Want Better, Be Better

I think it’s probably a safe assumption that many of us are awaiting Nov. 3rd with a level of anxiousness, nervousness, and just flat out dread. If I had to pick my top five things that I really dislike, politics is at the top of the list. For me, it’s a necessary evil if you will. … Continue reading If You Want Better, Be Better →

Lost in the Storm

(Certain parts of this blog are excepts from my book, "Reigning in the Storm" available on Amazon) I hate being lost! Sometimes I secretly wish that I was that person that welcomed those opportunities of being lost and viewed them as an adventure. Me? As soon as I miss my exit off the freeway in … Continue reading Lost in the Storm →

The Majority Doesn’t Always Win

One of the most significant things I have learned is that the journey to fulfilling your purpose can be lonely at times. Reason being is that not everyone will “get it.” Whether ill-intentioned or not, there are people who tell others what they think that person should do with their life. And unfortunately, the result is … Continue reading The Majority Doesn’t Always Win →

Can You Keep a Secret?

The other day when I was driving, I noticed a vehicle not too far in front of me that was displaying a flag with the name of presidential candidate on it. Pause here and know that this blog is NOT in any shape or form about politics, just using that as an example. Seeing that … Continue reading Can You Keep a Secret? →

What If I Should Have…???

“What if I should have taken that job instead of this job?” “What if I should have left sooner?” “What if I should have chosen someone else?” “What if I should have majored in that instead of this?” “What if I should have_________?” The list is endless, right? How often have you asked yourself the … Continue reading What If I Should Have…??? →

What Are You Letting In?

It’s two ‘o clock in the morning and your doorbell rings, along with simultaneous knocking on the door. I’d imagine, if you’re like me, 2am is when you’re in a deep sleep and the last thing you’re expecting is a knock at your door. You pop up and wonder, “Who on EARTH could be coming … Continue reading What Are You Letting In? →

Strength from Weakness

Have you ever had a splinter? Admittedly, I haven’t had one in a very long time but for some reason, it seems like I always had them as a kid. I would work as hard as I possibly could to try to get those splinters out because I knew if I couldn’t, my mom would … Continue reading Strength from Weakness →