Can we all agree that the world is overwhelmingly heavy right now? Between the dual pandemics (coronavirus + racism) in our midst, life looks different. It’s been especially hard to catch my breath. Still, I have to look for moments of respite and try to find joy. It’s how I hold on. I can’t just […] Read more…
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Is 2020 Cancelled?
At the top of the year, I wrote a post about 2020 being the year of clear vision. And for a while now it’s felt more like 2020 had been cancelled. I had this optimism and plans for the year. I was excited for what lie ahead. Once COVID-19 hit, I have to admit, I […] Read more…
Is Your Self Care in Shambles?
Exercise is number one in my self care arsenal. In the morning, I’d like to get up and work out before the kids get up. When I make that happen, the whole day flows better. I am more focused and better able to help them with virtual school. It works because my mind is clear […] Read more…
Connection Isn’t Cancelled
Everything has been cancelled for a while now. A lot of events we looked forward to big and small are just not happening. It’s all for the greater good but still it can dampen some spirits. Especially with Mother’s Day coming up. My family usually does a nice brunch out. This is the first time […] Read more…
3 Tips for Quarantine Goals
Have you read all of these posts that encourage you to be productive through this quarantine? I’ve seen so many posts that say that you should come out of this with a new skill or a business among other things. I’m keeping my expectations in check during this time. This isn’t anything that we’ve lived […] Read more…
On trying yoga while trying not to break…
I almost feel like this is a journal entry. Over a month into this quarantine and I think I’m just starting to break a bit. I am overall surprised with how OK I am with being inside – ALL THE TIME. Still, the carefulness and overthinking that goes into this life is A LOT. Aside […] Read more…
Mom Confession: Cooking is NOT My Jam
It’s my fault. Maybe. I guess. My mom loves to cook, my aunt loves to cook. I have cousins that really love to cook. Me, I only do it because we have to eat. I don’t like cooking. My daughter loves to cook. I swear it just skipped me. It’s not a place of joy […] Read more…
Normal No Longer Exists
We’re going to be fine. We’ll all come out on the other side of this. Oh my God. We’re doomed. This is a great time to spend together as a family and re-connect I can’t focus on family games and crafts right now. Sleep is my happy place. It’s my escape from this dark reality. […] Read more…
Staying Sane in Quarantine
At this point, I think we all know that staying home is the way to go while we try to flatten the curve in this coronavirus pandemic. So far, my family has been in the house for about two weeks. My kids were initially supposed to be out of school until April 6. We just […] Read more…
Bird Box: The Reality Show
Coronavirus has us all on a major lockdown! What are you doing to stay sane in these times of isolation? We’ve stocked up with lots of food and supplies. Over the weekend, we woke up to our son proudly saying he’d eaten seven bowls of cereal. Luckily, I know he never pours a full bowl […] Read more…
