After my father had passed, I was stuck. The past years were a whirlwind of school, work, family, hospitals and more work. I wasn't focused on myself too much, and just really did what I could to keep chugging along. It also meant that I made unhealthy choices when it came to my own well-being. … Continue reading Sudden Changes
Author: Jenn
RBF or Cranky?
via Daily Prompt: Cranky I used to readily admit that I was a negative person - easily irritated, and never believed that things would just work out. I suppose it had a lot to do with my past and the experiences I've been through. I was perpetually cranky. When people questioned the irritable look on … Continue reading RBF or Cranky?
Poshmark: Low Baller = A Low Rating?!
She made the kind of offer that many sellers cringe at. The item was already low priced as it was. It was new, with tags, and from a very nice department store. The listing had both stock and actual photos of the item, and the description fro the store's website. It was an infinity scarf, … Continue reading Poshmark: Low Baller = A Low Rating?!
The Color of My Skin
My sister and I are like ebony and ivory. I have olive toned skin, meaning that I have brownish, but not very dark, toned coloring. My sister takes after my mother and has much fairer skin. This seemingly small difference between us has secretly become one of the foundations of my low self-esteem. My sister … Continue reading The Color of My Skin
Postpartum Depression / Anxiety: Finding the Right Therapist
via Daily Prompt: Heal After my first postpartum panic attack, I knew I needed help. In fact, I was desperate for it. I recognized that this was something that I couldn't battle on my own, and that if I was ever going to get better, it would be through the help of others. Sometimes, we … Continue reading Postpartum Depression / Anxiety: Finding the Right Therapist
The Missing Piece
One by one, I examined the bursts of photographs. Each one had a different expression, a slight movement, a new reaction. My son had an animated face, and he was clearly not impressed by the impromptu photo shoot. Suddenly, I stopped. It was just an ordinary photo - a capture of my son glancing directly … Continue reading The Missing Piece
Poshmark Alert: Keep Your Account Secure
I generally try to keep my posts a couple of days apart, but something came up in the Poshmark community, and I felt it was worth posting. Within the Poshmark FB community, we’ve been hearing of various new scams arising in the Poshmark network. In the past, the most common scam consisted of buyers convincing … Continue reading Poshmark Alert: Keep Your Account Secure
Travel Diaries: Mauritius
When people discovered that I was going to Mauritius, the most common question I got was, “Where is that?” The tiny little island is so far into the Indian Ocean, that many people aren’t aware of it. Mauritius is located far to the East of Madagascar. It is actually known to those in the Middle … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Mauritius
Postpartum Anxiety: Small Things are Bigger
As a nursing mom, I am given access to a small locked room in the office for pumping purposes. Since I’m currently the only mom using the room, I have the freedom to use it as I please. The only other personnel who have keys are the office manager and cleaning staff. The office manager … Continue reading Postpartum Anxiety: Small Things are Bigger
From the End to the Beginning
This weekend is strange. It is a rare occurrence in which I was facing two very distinct parts of the life cycle: birth and death. My husband’s uncle had been ill for a long time. It had come to the point where doctors had advised that there was nothing further that could be done, and … Continue reading From the End to the Beginning
This Mommy is Real 