True Friends Are Hard to Find

It was so hard for me to make friends growing up.  Believe it or not, it still is.  I always felt different from everyone else.  Moving to the U.S. from the islands wasn’t easy.  I had a thick accent and the only thing I knew about the American culture was what I saw on TV….

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Reminiscing About My Shake-N-Go Modeling Days

I get a call from my mom the other day.  She tells me that she’s been going through my old stuff and finds this booklet. It’s a hair catalogue from back in my modeling days.  The timing couldn’t be better.  Since making my special announcement, I’ve been checking out wig options.  According to many, protective…

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Body Issues & How to Know He’s a Keeper

As women, we go through extreme measures to feel thin and “look beautiful.” Here’s what I think. Weather Anchor Mama

Happy Blogversary To Me!

source  I told my hubby “it’s my anniversary” and he looked at me like I was crazy.  He finally got it when I said “it’s my blogversary,” hence the weird title. I can’t believe it’s been a year!  I never thought I’d have a blog.  My first post explains why.  I really didn’t know what…

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I Can’t Believe He Said That!

I was just minding my own business when some guy says this to me:

Tots Sharing Teethers

Princess had another one of her meltdowns this morning at daycare.  When asked if her teeth hurt, she said yes.  So, her teacher reached into the freezer to grab her teething ring.  When I looked up, I saw Princess with a teether in her mouth that didn’t belong to her.  I know they’re being taught…

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Hair Rules Review

Nas Delivers a Strong Message to Dads

The other day my husband sends me an email with a link to Nas’ new single, Daughter’s.  He later follows up with this text:  “I can’t stop thinking about this song.  You gotta listen to it.” As parents, we like to think that our kids can do no wrong.  If and when they do, we…

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