They say good friends are hard to come by; as an introvert, I say good friends are nearly impossible to come by! I can count my good friends on the fingers of one hand. Some of them I have known my whole life, and one I have never met in person. They come from different walks of life and entered my life at different times, but one thing holds true for them all: they get me. I am guarded, I am cautious, and I am somewhat unique. But I am unapologetically me. It can be challenging to befriend an introvert. I know. So stick around as I share with you exactly how to be a good friend to a ..read more

The changing of seasons sparks an overwhelming sense of excitement in me like nothing else. Oh, if only you could see me doing my happy dance over here! Like a kid in a candy store, I am ripe with anticipation and eagerness as we say hello to Spring and goodbye to Winter. Greetings, warmer weather; greetings, beautiful flowers, you have surely been missed. My winged friends will soon be singing and buzzing outside my window, and nature will soon be adorned in a multitude of majestic colors. I am eager to soak it all in. As a result, I have concocted the ultimate Spring bucket list for introver ..read more

I gathered up my tissue boxes on my way to the desk to get started on this letter. I was sure I would need them. After all, if anything, I’m predictable. I basically cry for everything. And this is kind of a tear-inducing sort of occasion for moms, right? How can it be that my firstborn is turning 21? My baby is no longer a baby, and he really doesn’t need me for much anymore. I don’t know where the time has gone or how so much has changed in the blink of an eye. But here we are, shuffling into celebration mode because my baby is officially 21! Happy 21st birthday son! I haven’t touched the ti ..read more

Finding ways to dodge social events is my superpower. But in a world where other people exist, my skills are not foolproof. I am sometimes obligated to attend social events. Nothing (barring spiders and flying cockroaches) makes me quiver more than the thought of being surrounded by multitudes of people. Yet, during my recent visit to Trinidad, my cousin nominated me to be the Mistress Of Ceremonies at her wedding….gulp! But I digress. That, my friends, is a story for another day. As a result of my inevitable social escapades visiting family and friends this Summer, I decided to write this pie ..read more

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it will be my first as an empty nester. I’ve had some time to adjust to this new way of life, and I’ve settled into it nicely. Although having both kids gone has definitely been different, it has been a positive and welcomed change for our family. The kids are off making their mark on the world, and, my husband and I are having fun discovering ways to spend the extra time that we have been granted. It has been a beautiful journey of rediscovery, one that I hope you too will embrace when the time comes. So stick around as I share with you some neat Mother’s ..read more

Oh, dearest Spring, how I have yearned for your spectacular arrival! The blistering cold of the Winter months has taken its toll! It has left behind a dreary feeling that only you can mend. With your resplendent colors, your crisp cool breezes that caress my very soul, and the melodious sounds of nature you serenade me with, I am wholeheartedly yours. Alas, you bring me the joy my heart so desires, and I will celebrate you with these beautiful Spring quotes that sing your praises and herald your magnificent arrival! I know I’m not the only one happy to say hello to Spring. If the endless chatt ..read more

I AM AN INTROVERT. When I finally figured it out, it was like I had found the missing piece to the complicated puzzle that was my life. My entire perspective changed with that realization. And my true self was revealed to me in a very real and humbling way. It was an awakening of sorts. And to tell you the truth, it was long overdue! Oh, how sweet was that first taste of freedom; freedom from thoughts of not belonging or being strange and different in the eyes of an ever-scrutinizing world. And so, as an advocate and voice for my fellow introverts, I want to share with you just why introverts ..read more

I didn’t know what I was missing! In fact, had someone told me what an exquisite demonstration of nature’s grandeur Fall was, I would have no doubt jumped on a plane to see it myself years ago. But as fate would have it, I was destined to witness and experience the magic of the season later in life. Fall is definitely my favorite season, and as a way to celebrate it, I have compiled an amazing list of some of the most beautiful Fall quotes of all time. These quotes capture the essence of the season better than I ever could. While I am still learning about all the different Fall traditions, on ..read more

As the dust slowly settles on the Summer of 2022, I have inched my way back into my office and reclaimed the seat at my writer’s desk. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time away with my family, but I am excited to return to my creative space. I have lots to share with you! Because the new 2022-2023 school year would bring significant changes for our family unit, we decided to take a few trips together this Summer. These included visiting Trinidad and Tobago, my homeland, and California. As you may know, my firstborn, my handsome son, started college last year. Oh, how time flies! You can read my l ..read more

It is hard to believe that the end of summer is upon us. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun! But as they say, all good things must come to an end. My kids are both heading off to college soon; my son will be a sophomore, and my daughter will be a freshman. As a result, I have put together a list of 20 must-have college dorm items for girls. Why a list for girls and not boys, you ask? Well, my son is quite independent and miraculously did most of the packing himself for his freshman year last year. I just flashed the credit card when needed. As you may know, my daughter has Generalized A ..read more