I have a friend that whenever I ask him how he is, he says everything is fine. But I’ve learned to ask him for even more details, and to push him to answer specific questions. Because sometimes everything is not fine, but he would rather solve other people’s problems than actually let people help him…
Category: Life Lessons
It’s funny how time changes things
I saw a kid the other day. I probably hadn’t seen him in about 8 – 9 months. The transformation was amazing. I kept looking at him and waving, because I couldn’t believe it was the same person. He had grown up so much. He was going through one of those awkward pre-teen to teen…
Next Time you’re tempted to say you hate reading
I love reading and I’m not ashamed to say it. I recently shared a post of some of the books I read recently, or I’m currently reading, and people kept asking how do I get the time to read it, with having a baby, working a full time job etc… my response is, reading is…
The Plantain Chips Diet
All my true friends and frenemies know that I love love love plantain chips. If you don’t know this about me then you’re obviously not a true friend or frenemy. Now for those of you living under a rock plantain chips are made out of plantains, plantains are similar to bananas – very similar –…
Does Spending more mean you love your child more?
Spending more: As a new parent, there’s always that dilemma: Does my child need this new toy, or this new outfit, or will she be okay without it? I’m a firm believer in not spending too much or buying too much. I just can’t imagine spending $150 for a pair of shoes that she will…