Last weekend my family woke up to a missile scare here in Hawaii. This weekend we went to bed Friday, January 20, 2018, to news about a government shutdown. It was like, wow what a way to start 2018! We thought we were going to be blown up and now we won’t get paid.
It’s a Saturday morning in my home on Oahu. I was awake around 6 a.m. relaxing in bed, chatting with hubby and playing on our phones. He was reading the news, and I was up catching up on Facebook posts. You know, a typical relaxing morning. But this morning became the scariest 38 minutes of … [Read more…]
If you haven’t made your 2018 resolution or goal, I have one for you. Let it be to take better care of yourself. That’s right, make SELF-CARE your #1 GOAL this year. Believe it or not, you are not getting any younger. Your life, health, and mental state are essential and should be important to … [Read more…]
Alright, ladies. It’s 2018, and we NEED to get ourselves together! Like, for real, for real. You know that man you married or dating? He likes you to like cute from time to time. Yeah, yeah. I hear you. I hear you saying that you’re a mom, that you’re busy and all the other excuses … [Read more…]
One year ago my family landed in sunny Hawaii to begin another adventure. Before and after arriving one question that many asked and still ask is, “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?” The answer to this question is simple. “No.” No, as long as you are a United States citizen and have … [Read more…]
I woke up this morning a bit earlier because I told my hubby I was going to work out with him. But I just couldn’t let go of that bed at 4:30 a.m. I rolled right back over and went back to sleep. I woke up as I usually do around 5:45, said my morning … [Read more…]
Meeting new people every couple of years is part of my life as a military spouse, and I do love it. I meet some great people, some interesting people and some that leave me scratching my head. So since I’m tackling the race conversation on MY platform, I want to share a few things that really … [Read more…]
Winter break is here, and kids are home watching T.V., relaxing and having fun with family and friends. I’m not going to take this fun and relaxing time away from them, but Winter Break Is A Great Time To Practice Those Writing Skills for the little ones. 2 Fun Ways To Practice Writing Skills … [Read more…]
It’s the holiday season, and I’m often asked this question, “Are you going home for the holidays?” Once I answer with a no, I receive a follow-up question….”What Can I Do For Your Family During This Holiday Season?” I won’t lie, during my earlier years, I used to give a blank stare and wonder why someone felt … [Read more…]
Have you heard the saying, “being at the wrong place at the wrong time?” Well, that’s not what happened to me. Lol I was at the right place at the right time. There’s a lady by the name of Megan that runs a podcast, and she was looking for guests to speak about race in … [Read more…]