Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
Short post #4: The past The past is such a tricky thing. Sometimes is really cool to be nostalgic about things. Sometimes we regret past decisions and wish that we can change stuff. There's a saying that says, "The past remembers better than it lived." I know from experience that this is very true. Sometimes, when… Continue reading Short post #4: The past
I think I may be Scrooge I have a confession to make: Christmas is probably my least favorite holiday. No...it IS my least favorite holiday*. I know that it sounds strange. There are things about the Christmas season that I like. I enjoy spending time with my family. The Husband and I have some Christmas… Continue reading I think I may be Scrooge
Why I will tell my daughter NOT to get married at age 19 (even though I did) Before I fully dive in to this post, I feel the need to make a few things abundantly clear I am happily married and have been since June 2005 My intention with this post isn’t to make those… Continue reading Why I will tell my daughter NOT to get married at age 19 (even though I did)
Phrases that should die: preggers/preggo In this installment of 'Phrases that should die,' I would like to discuss preggers. Specifically, I would like to discuss all of the cutesy phrases we use for pregnancy this day in age: preggers, preggo, pregs. I understand that the word pregnant is one of those words that sounds 'thick.'… Continue reading Phrases that should die: Preggers/preggo
We need to keep Christmas in December It seems like every year the socially acceptable time to start celebrating Christmas gets earlier. In my childhood, there was no talk of Christmas until Thanksgiving had already happened. Now it feels like Santa is standing next to a Jack o lantern at most stores. Back in the… Continue reading We need to keep Christmas in December
Young, Married, and Childless In a previous post, I talked about why The Husband and I waited to have children and why we didn’t regret that decision. This time around I will be discussing some of my experiences as a young, married, and childless woman. For most of my marriage, I often felt that others… Continue reading Young, Married, and Childless
I've been busy for the last week and a half...two weeks actually...and it's left little time for writing. Two weeks ago, I was contacted to audition to play music at my church. About a month ago, The Husband signed me up for it. I was sick at home. He signed me up for guitar, vocals,… Continue reading Short post #3: A brief glimpse into my life
Things that annoy me People who hear, but don't actually listen. Extremely cold weather. Extremely hot weather. People who honk just as the light is changing. When people who fail to enunciate, speak very quietly, and very fast act put out when you ask them to repeat themselves. When waiters/waitresses ask me 100,000 times if… Continue reading Short Post #2: Things that annoy me
The NFL and the Falcons don't know where London, England is located Can you spot the mistake? I don't know whether to laugh or cry. This is the most American thing they could have possibly done: Insult not just a city, but an entire country before you even get there. How you gonna talk all… Continue reading The NFL and the Falcons don’t know where London, England is located
The accidental stay at home wife/mother I have a confession to make: I never intended to be a stay at home wife/mom. Staying at home has never been my goal; it's just how things worked out for me. I got married before my sophomore year of college. The husband and I were both on scholarship,… Continue reading The accidental stay at home wife/mother
The Armchair Commentary 