Have you ever felt like a 'commodity' or a token?I don't really know if I'm using the right term, but I was in a group situation yesterday. And I was the only black female in the room, there were other people, British, Turkish, Iranian and Sri Lankan. Anyways one of the British women came and... (...)
Two sides of the same coin.I keep thinking about how I can be both things at once. How I can ache for connection, yet freeze the moment someone gets too close. How I want to be understood, but the thought of being seen terrifies me. It's strange holding opposites in the same... (...)
My Parents Were Right In forcing me to go every Sunday to church. I fought and put up a fuss every week. Ephesians 6:4 Thank-you God for great parents
Bare MinimumWhen you can no longer distinguish between doing the bare minimum vs. level of personal efforts. When you know, reading all the assigned reading materials (books, codals, reviewers and cases) and of course making reviewers and re-reading it all over... (...)
It's been a whileSince I've picked up a phrase outbursts but I did. Friday we took Sissy to anime Con. I stopped at a booth and they had these cute hand made dragons. I picked one up and the booth owner said in a British accent The wee little dragons are 5... (...)
I'm burned out and frustratedSo after 5 years decided to take vacation to my buddies place for 5 days and 4 nights. I just need to get away to a different scene because my daily grind has gotten very old. I made it to his place about 2 hours ago safe and sound
We are kid free tonightThe kids and Star are spending the night with Grandma. They are going to help her get ready for Christmas. The are going to put up lights and the tree. So we're going to our support group then we're getting Texas Roadhouse take out and going to... (...)
God's love for you... a warm blanket for the soul.In times of uncertainty and worry, the heart can feel heavy and the mind can be filled with thoughts that seem to have no solution. But the God of all comfort stands steadfast, a refuge for those who seek Him. In 2 Corinthians 1:3, God is described... (...)
I wish foxes were more socialThere's so many here and I only see them in the car at night. I wanna make friends with one 🫠 better than cats and dogs
"Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side"We've all heard the saying. But here's the Truth-The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's greener where you choose to water it. That "greener" life we imagine usually reflects something we're craving right now -... (...)
A Native treatNow you have some (bannock). Be sure to share it with your friends. I loved this stuff as a kid! Ingredients 1 cup (margarine) 5–6 cups (flour) 3 tablespoons (baking powder) 2 tablespoons (sugar) ½ teaspoon (salt) 3 cups (milk) Directions... (...)
Remembering Warmer Days Sometimes in the cold months it's nice just to look at a picture you took a while back when it was a warm day and the memories are equally warm. A view from the grounds of Lancaster Priory across Morecambe Bay towards the Lake District.
2/3 of Twitter X MAGA/Right accounts are foreign.It turns out that about 2/3 of X/Twitter's MAGA and far-right accounts are based in Russia, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh and other non-Americas. I wonder why Musk, the arbiter of free speech and the truth, would turn off the location feature?
A True StoryThis morning I enjoyed a coffee with a retired friend who for many years ran his own upmarket menswear shop. He often tells me amusing tales of his retail experiences and this one made me laugh. A man browsing shirts lifts one from the rack and... (...)
What's the best Foreign Movie that you've ever seen?For me it was RRR (India) That movie, i cant even describe it. It was cinematically beautiful, it was by far the most amazing film that i have seen. I laughed, i cried, i sang, i danced, I cannot wait for part 2.
I wish I could think better...I dont want to be negative. I really try to stay optimistic and embrace the circumstances. But I feel trapped. Emotionally, mentally, financially... Its like Im always changing paths, knocking different doors but nothing opens and I keep wandering... (...)
She's back to herself The gift our daughter ordered finally came today. She was so happy. It was wrapped and she was holding it when I got home. This was a very important gift to her. She had a huge smile on her face. We sat on the couch and I slowly opened it. This... (...)
The next drawing projects… And this isn’t all of them; I have more people on my wait list. 🥰😩😭❤ I love that I have requests I just didn’t expect to get so many either!