So yesterday, I went to see one of my good friends who just happens to do Jade therapy facials. If you’re not familiar with that particular type of facial therapy, it’s a process that detoxes your lymphatic system through your face. While I was in my therapy session, she noticed that my sinus cavities in…

I have come the to conclusion that I am not a big fan of group projects. The dynamic of various personalities and habits can cause slight anxiety. Sometimes it’s hard to relinquish control and depend on other people, especially those you’re not personally in tune with. How are you supposed to trust or work with someone that…

Indulging in your inner child is healthy. It’s a common thing for when we become parents, we immediately have to grow up because we have to take care of another life. Which is how it should be. But, what if, from time to time, we put our adult selves in a time out? What if…

How deep are we forcing ourselves to dig? As I was completing some assignments for this past week, the professor had us research ways we can get our future students to think deeper about solutions and conclusions to questions. Socratic questioning. If you’re not familiar with this type of questioning, it derives from the teaching of…

What is it called when you finally let go of someone? The moment where it clicks that they no longer serve a purpose in your life. The moment where the constant thought or wondering of what’s going to happen next doesn’t flood your mind on a consistent basis. The moment where your grudge no longer…

I had a moment the other day. One of those moments where I’m saying to myself, how am I going to do this? I was going to do what I usually and keep my frustrations, concerns and irritation to myself and just “figure it out,” but I something in my spirit told me: go talk to…

Dear 8 year old Tai, You might be wondering why your future self is contacting you. So don’t freak out! We’re good. But I do want to give you some words of encouragement. Cherish your friendships. They may not all last into your adult years but be good to the people that have your back…

For the past week and a half I’ve been participating in a healthier, better eating challenge with two of my really good friends. Now mind you, I love food and I love consuming it. I love smelling it, I love cooking it and I love looking at it. I. just. love. it. So I bet…

Disclaimer: this is a parenting, venting but intended with love post Reader discretion is advised So lately, it’s felt like I’ve been a referee in a cage match. My son vs. my oldest daughter. If you want to see an ultimate fight, come to my house anytime between Sunday and Saturday, 24/7. Violent punches and…

  Sometimes you have no choice in life when it come to gaining independence. Either you purposely strive for it or it falls into your lap. Either way, you need it. Every outing I take with my children or every task I complete by myself, gives me one more ounce of independence. Independence that I…