Articles tagged with family
Some Personal News & Updates
My #son is now around 2 1/2 years old, and he is picking up #words rather well. I was recently #blessed to hear him say "Love you Daddy" clear as day. Let me tell you, there is nothing like it in all the world. If you have #children, you know exactly what
One Year Since We Lost a Friend…
One year ago, I was surfing through Facebook, and I found out one of our old friends (and a distant cousin), James, had passed away. We hadn’t talked in awhile, but I never had a problem with him; we never had a fight or drama or anything like that.
Happy Monday, Everyone!
Hey there, everyone! I know I have been MIA the last few days, but I did let everyone know that things would be slow on my end. My best friend and I went to the WWE event on December 30th. We met up with our friend and her friend for a little while. We ev
Is it in Our Genes?
Last night both on the way to and from our Christmas Eve service at church, I noticed the beauty of the full moon and how it lit up the clouds around it. I longed to take a picture, but was quite frustrated that my camera could do no better
Gifts from My Mother
Four-and-a-half years, I made the flight from the Bob Hope airport in Burbank, California back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after having spent another week with my mother. When I left her home to head to a hotel near the airport, so that
My Life These Past Few Days
Hey, guys, I am just posting a blog to talk about life these past few days. It was eventful, but nothing really new… but I’m going to post about it anyways. I’m just going to start with Friday. I went shopping with my Mother and younger
Gratitude Challenge Day #613
I'm a little behind on posting, yada-yada-yada the usual lol. Eh, I don't have much to talk about right now anyways. Babysitting, writing, getting ready for Christmas, etc. - it was pretty much business as usual today. I do want to get in the Gratitude Cha
Gratitude Challenge Day #609
Hey there, everyone. I realized when it was too late last night that I didn't do the Gratitude Challenge, so I'm doing it now. I don't know what else to say, so I think I'll just get right down to business haha... 1. The first thing on the list is a frien
My Holiday Weekend Was Swell
Hey there, everyone. I know I said we'd play the weekend by ear, but obviously I wound up not posting at all haha. I guess I'll go through my lovely little weekend lol.We watched the Thanksgiving Parade by flipping through two different channels, and once
The Year I Lost My Childhood
We stayed up all night waiting for Santa to arrive. We hoped to catch a glimpse of the magical elf and his reindeer on his way through our town. As the time ticked away, my brother, sister and I (there were two who were born a few years later) would share
Thanksgiving Day was quiet
Yesterday was not much different than any other day for me. In some ways, it was rather uneventful. I suppose those are the days for which we can all wish! I drove into Tacoma and picked up RGD at a Park'n'Ride, and we made the hour-long journe
Gratitude Challenge Day #603
Heyyy there, everyone. :) I have been out almost all day, then I came home and took a long nap... and then worked on three assignments. I'm tired, hungry and I have a headache, so I'm just going to do the Gratitude Challenge tonight. Sooo, here are the thi
Writing Prompt: Favorite Things About Last Month
Hellooo, everyone. I found a writing prompt (or well, it was part of some year-long challenge), and I want to give it a whirl on here. The prompt is to list your favorite thing(s) about last month.My favorite things were all the fun events we did throughou
My Main Goal In Life
When I was younger and still single, I had a lot of goals in life that I wished to achieve at some point but things suddenly changed when I got married and then later have children. I find it surprising that I do not desire much for myself right now
I've Been a Busy Bee
Heyyy, everyone. I am going to have to set aside a day to get back to people, which I have done before, but I wanted to throw up a quick blog post to let my connections on here know how I have been doing.I have been busy, busy, busy these past few days. I
I Cannot Come Up With a Good Title....
Ughhhh. I don't feel like blogging, but I don't feel like skipping another day either. It has nothing to do with the websites or my work; just in the middle of other stuff is all. I guess things have been okay lately. There is this one client I like, and
Weekend, WWE and Writing - Oh My!
I was thinking of skipping my blogging today, but decided not to. I didn’t realize my last post on here was on October 15th. My bad lol. Between the usual writing and babysitting, and then spending time with my loved ones, I’ve been a bit busy
Why I Write Here at Persona Paper
It is not a secret that I love Persona Paper. I am not talking about a platform or features. Nor is it because they give me an opportunity to write or make a little bit of money doing so. Platforms and features are a dime-a-dozen. One can write, whethe
Today, 61-years ago...
Today, 61-years ago, my parents were married. It was October 10, 1954. They met in Washington, when my father was stationed here in the Coast Guard. He worked side gigs as a musician with my mother's brothers. He was 22 and Mom was 20. Today, 61-year
The Typical Goodnight Post
Yep, that’s right - my only post of the day is the typical goodnight post lol. I have sort have been busy today, so I didn't get around to blogging at all until just now.I watched the little guy solo for a good chunk of the day. My family had to go s
Chaotic Uncertainty with Sunshine and Alignment
It is 10:00 in the morning and it is sunny and a nice, comfortable 65F degrees already with highs at 73F. I hear the mowers off in the distance. Even though I feel dog-day tired, I am feeling a serenity today that I have not felt in a very long
My Niece's Baby Shower
My youngest sister, Tanya, has two children. Her youngest is my 7-year-old nephew, of which I am so fond. You may remember me talking about him, his birthday, or taking him to his first baseball game. Her oldest is my 20-year-old niece. She is pregn
Apple Festival, Shopping and a Lazy Day... Oh My!
Hey there, everyone! My weekend has been a pretty good one, even though Saturday was exhausting lol. I went to the Apple Festival yesterday with my family and best friends, and it was a blast! We went on the hayride, visited the petting zoo (I pet a horse
Saturday Noon Rambles
So that I can let go of some of my brain activity, I am going to attempt a quick "word vomit" in order to try to sort some other things that require my attention. Forgive me for any lack of cohesiveness or topics of interest. I never did mak
Family Ties Suffer in a Complex World
Family ties are a complicated matter in our contemporary world. The internet makes it possible to send a message around the world almost instantaneously, and many North Americans are now working from home or taking jobs that will see them travelling or wor
Divorce Court: Final Today?
I believe that today is the day that my daughter's divorce will be final. There is a hearing at 9 a.m. She will not be there, though her attorney and her "ex-" will be, as he is acting pro se. Things did not go well for him a couple of weeks
Let's Get In A Weekend Post...
Hey there, everyone. I am in the midst of blogging a bit, and then I need to move on to other things. I wanted to get a blog up on here though; just to talk about my weekend a bit. :)I think my Friday mainly consisted of babysitting and writing. I don't th
The Secret of the Abandoned Library
I loved going to the library when I was a child. I loved that I was was able to learn, and hear stories from the librarians. They taught me, as books did, about history and future, family and society, and that there was so much more actual knowle
Life Has So Many Hurts
I just got off the phone with my daughter. Not even five days after a judge's ruling and there are games more being played, words being minced, and more. One would think that when situation after situation does not go in one's favor, that the offen
Jacob Wagner
I've spent the better part of the last hour mulling around Ancestry,com yet again diving into family tree stuff. Right now I am focusing on my maternal grandfather's family. His father died in 2003, and while I knew him better than any of the other great g
Heyyy, I’m Back!
I actually wanted to post this last night, but I was babysitting my niece and writing, so I just never got around to posting. But I haven’t posted since I left, so I just wanted to drop by and let everyone know that I am still alive and kicking.I&rsq
Trial Over, Ruling In, Still Not Finished
Watching my daughter's divorce trial has given me a much different perspective about the legal and judicial systems, and also human behavior. It has been a situation that I hope no one ever has to go through in their lifetime--personally, professional
Prepare for the Worst, Hope for Better
Replete with pens, steno notebook, and the desire to be of support to my grown daughter in whatever way I can be, I will be leaving the comfort of my own little world soon to bolster myself up to sit as an observer in a courtroom tomorrow and for however l
Friday's Visit to Tacoma
Friday was a busy day. I drove into Tacoma from where I live in Silverdale, which takes me about 35 to 40 minutes. I stopped by Cheney Stadium to buy tickets for the last home game for season for the Tacoma Rainiers. It is the "surprise" gift that I
An Unexpected Offer
The last article I posted was about how I was considering moving to Colorado and I laid out both pros and cons for the move. Well, on Facebook I had posted in a couple local groups trying to sell some of my stuff, stating that I wanted to move out of stat
“What If” the Spies Lied to Rahab
For years this subject has been debated in Bible studies. Did Rahab lie? Read the story for yourself. You draw your own conclusions. For those unfamiliar with the biblical account, Rahab was a harlot (prostitute). Two Israelite spies were sent into Jer
Grandparents say the darndest things: Grandma Edition
Both of my grandparents are colorful characters, to say the very least. Each of them has a never ending supply of stories and wisdom that might learn you a thing or two, in my Grandpa's words. It might be a bit uncouth but I really started to notice how in
I Love 7-year-old Boys
Today marks seven years since the last of my siblings' children was born. My youngest sister's son, Aiden, is the only one of the 10 of my nephews (6) and nieces (4) that I know as well as I do. Aiden is a "ginger," with red hair, fair skin, and blu
My Usual Weekend Post
I have been posting at least once over the past few weekends, so I guess the title of this little blogging post works, right lol? My weekend has been okay so far. I slept in and then watched the family movie "House Arrest" with my nieces and Mother. I lov
Hey I’m Back...Sort Of.
Hey there, fellow writers. I’m sort of back, sort of not back...meaning things are still going to be slow on here for a few days. Granted I said I wouldn’t be on daily anymore anyways, I’m still just letting you all know.I had a great tim
Day 5 of My House Arrest
Again, I failed to get on the treadmill today! -_- But in my defense it is a little difficult to do when the treadmill is in the living room, and you have 3 nephews (ages 1 - 7) and other family members hanging around! They are visiting Arizona from Cali f
This Will Be My Only Post This Weekend…
Hey there, everyone. I usually try to post over the weekend, but this is going to be my only post for this weekend. I am going to be pretty busy and I’ll rarely be on any of the blogging sites, if at all, for the next few days.I am going on a family
Review: 'The Romanov Sisters' by Helen Rappaport
“The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra” written by Helen Rappaport, is the nonfictional historical account of the lives of the four daughters of the last czar in Russia, Nicholas II. Rap
Grandparents say the darndest things!
Everyone knows that one of the perks of growing older is being able to say whatever you want. Elderly persons very rarely get scolded for saying something that may or may not be inappropriate for the time and place. I know that when I get older, I fully in
Best Music: Special Moments with My Sweet Boy
I've fallen behind in the 30-Day Song Challenge, so I wanted to get at least one post up for it today. I'm now at day #5, which is a song that makes me think of a happy memory. There are a lot of good songs (and entire albums) that make me think of happy t
Blogging While Working
Yep, it’s 11:50pm as I type this, and who knows what time it will be when I finally post it haha. I just wanted to get a post in while I was still awake lol. I went to my Aunt's house on Sunday with some of my family. We went swimming, took pictures
The Secrets that Family Keeps
My mother was the last born of 10 living children. More accurately, she was the 11th of 12 children, but two more boys were born--one before her, one after--who died early. I did not grow up around most of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. We moved to Califo
What I Have Been Up To...
Hey there, everyone. I decided to jump on here and post since I think it’s been a few days. I do need to check for comments and answer back, but that’s not going to happen right now. I’m working on some writing assignments, plus it w
My Friend Got His First Library Card at Nearly 82
I have a friend, who will be 82 next month. He was widowed seven years ago. I have known him and his family just a couple of years. I feel as if I have known them for ages. He is in-between the ages my parents were. What I like about
How to be a truly horrible person.
A truly horrible person is one who NOBODY likes. He has no friends and his #family hates him. Contrary to what you may think, it is quite easy to be a truly horrible person: Never take #responsibility for anything in your life. Blame all your failures
My Dysfunctional Family
Do ever you feel as though your family is so dysfunctional that there is no hope for them to ever be “normal” and happy (like the picture perfect family in the featured image)? Read #Bible accounts about the children of King David. Contra
I’m Feeling Lazy Today…
I’m feeling so lazy today, I’m even struggling to write this post. The fact that the Internet connection kind of sucks today has not been helping matters. I'm just gonna talk about my weekend; kind of update people on my boring life lol. ;) Ye
Just Sharing Some Random Thoughts…
I had another post planned, but I'm nixing it for my own reasons. I guess I’m just gonna ramble for now, and I’ll TRY to find some writing prompts/challenges for this week.I didn’t do much of anything on Saturday, at least not that I
I’m Going To See Poltergeist Tomorrow
I may or may not have mentioned before that I am a fan of the original Poltergeist trilogy. Actually, the original Poltergeist is my all-time favorite movie. I have been super excited to see the reboot in the theaters, and tomorrow I’ll finally get m
My Sunday Rocked!
I know I’ve been absent for a few days, but I’m pretty sure I mentioned that I was going to have a busy Sunday, and I did. But it was a great Sunday! It started off annoying, but it got better of course. :)I took my eleven year old niece downto
We Came, We Saw, and Somehow a Computer Decided To Work
Today was overall a low key kind of day, doing laundry, heading to the library, getting lunch, coffee, and hey easy going kind of day. A little rain and whatnot but overall a darned fine solid kind of a day. No big deal and a nice Monday. Then my Mom hande
When Family Issues Rear Their Ugly Heads
I often wonder why generally intelligent and well-adjusted people can have such issues between them, especially within the very family units that are expected to behave more kindly to one another. This is certainly not new, as it spans time in human
I'm Just Droppin' By To Say Hi!
Hey, guys, it's really late so I'm only posting and logging out. You guys probably know by now that I will eventually catch up to my comments/interacting. I need to go to bed, and I do not feel like dealing with my browser slowing down tonight. I just want
My Weekend Was Eventful and Relaxing
I kind of disappeared over the weekend, but that's because I was somewhat busy, and then relaxing lol. I went to the flea market/Amish market with my best friend and her son on Saturday. I bought him this little $3 Cookie Monster doll that he loved! Oh, a
I’m Sorry I Haven’t Been Around
I'm well aware that I haven't posted since either Friday or Saturday, I cannot even remember. Sunday I went to a family cookout for my oldest brother's daughter (my niece), as she just turned 15 years old. When I got home, I just kind of hung around and t
It’s Finally The Weekend!
Hey there, everyone. I'm getting a little tired, but I'm not sure why. There is really no reason for me to be tired right now. Maybe I just need a break from the laptop or something. So it's finally the weekend. It hasn't been too bad so far. I had the ho
Yay for a Productive Day!
I just finished up all my assignments. I was actually running a spell/grammar check on my final assignment of the night when my cut-off alarm went off at 10:30pm. I'm so glad I was done, and I'm glad there was enough work today. I met my usual quota, which
When Family Rallies Around Us
Families can be a great source of strength and support. They can also be a great source of sorrow and pain. Sometimes, it even feels they are both in the same breath. As with any family, there are times that when it seems there is a bombardment of&n
My extended family
During my introduction post a few months ago, I had forgotten to mention a big part of my family...my pets! Some of you that were from Bubblews know that I have a mini zoo! lol I have a couple of parrots, chickens, a leopard gecko (she actually belongs to
Time To Get Some Shut Eye
I'm getting tired and my laptop battery is at 34%, so I'm going to keep my typical goodnight post short and sweet.Today went okay. I did get up a half-hour earlier than usual to watch my two nieces, and it went fine. Nothing out of the usual, but no proble
Writing Prompt: List of Events
Okay, so this writing prompt states "Events List: Make a list of special events, whether it be birthdays, anniversaries, or obscure holidays like Wear Brown Shoes Day."So am I do just holidays or my own calendar? I think I'm going to go with the latter, be
I Was Surrounded By Munchkins!
I wanted to post this earlier, but obviously I didn't have the time lol. I watched my nieces solo (my brother's kids) for a bit today. My Mom and older sister had to do something important, so I watched the kiddos. I was a bit tired, but it went fine. My f
Eli Is Learning So Much
I wasn't sure whether to share this in #family or #personal, it's about my son (as the title makes obvious.) Earlier, when we were getting my son ready to go visit his grandma, he put his arm in his shirt sleeve on his own. My wife and I were both surpri
The Color Blue
So red is my favorite color. But when you're nobody … nobody cares what colors you like (except close #family and #friends ). Blue is Jay-Z's favorite color which is important because … he's Jay-Z or Jay Z!! (Used to have a dash, now hi
Tracing My Footsteps
Born and raised in Miami, Florida. What was the most memorable thing about this city? The weather! Very seldom – exclude the hurricanes – was there ever really bad weather. As a little child, actually thought that Sunday was called Sunday becau
My Easter Was Pretty Nice
I know I wasn’t online yesterday, but it was Easter and I didn’t feel like getting online lol.I hope you all enjoyed your Easter; mine was pretty nice. I made my Mom an Easter basket. It had candy, pistachios (she loves ‘em), a giant cook
There Will Be Chocolate Bunnies This Year
The days of the "Easter bunny" leaving me a basket are a fleeting memory, though I remember being excited to see what was left in my basket. It has been many years since I have colored eggs, or planned or participated in an egg hunt. When grand
My Saturday Went Okay
Yeah, I didn't do anything today, but my Saturday was still okay. Sometimes you just need a weekend of just lounging and doing whatever you want. But I think I was somewhat productive today.I did some blogging on several websites, saved my posts from a web
Happy April Fools Day!
I know, that’s probably a weird title for my post considering I’m not playing any jokes on people, but it’s the best I could come up with right now lol.Sooo, it’s finally April. Do I have anything to look forward to? I guess so. For
What Am I Looking Forward To?
Hey guys. I'm sorry I have been MIA, but I didn't have the time to post. I was writing, babysitting, hanging out with friends, shopping, watching Wrestlemania 31…life happens lol.I found this writing prompt, and I'm going to do it. "List of Things Y
Random Thoughts for March 22nd
I don't know how long this is going to be, but I just wanted to ramble a bit. I'll try not to make a novel out of it though.I went to my nephew's 5th birthday party today. It was nice. Everyone just chatted, the kiddies played and my nephew loved his gifts
Sorry I Haven’t Been Around!
I know, I know, I have been MIA for days. It looks like my last post was on Thursday night.So Friday was a bit hectic. Let's see here. My one year old nephew was laying on the couch and rolled the wrong way, so he fell off and busted his lip. He was okay,
Journal 03-19-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday March 19, 2015. The temperature is 60.2F and the humidity is 82% at 7:05 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 1.6 mph. There were thi
Journal 03-18-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Wednesday March 18, 2015. The temperature is 61.4F and the humidity is 79% at 6:15 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 2.2 mph. There we
The Weekend Is Nearly Over...
...But it's not quite over yet, so I'm entitled to have my lazy Sunday for a few more hours. And then it's bedtime lol.So yesterday I woke up and talked to my friends about our SummerSlam tickets. I'll save that for it's own post, but yes, we are definitel
Writing Prompt: Twenty-One
You know, I thought I made another post earlier, but I guess not lol. I know I was on here interacting, but I didn’t actually post. I guess I’ll get right down to the writing prompt I found recently. It states “Write about your 21st birth
Seeing My Daughter Again for the First Time
It has been more than two decades since I have truly seen my daughter. I do not mean that we have not been in contact, though there were several years when that was reality. But today, I saw my daughter again in one of her purest forms, just as she w
Truvy and Steel Magnolias
Good morning, folks! It is the first of the mornings of Daylight Savings Time (DST) and about 10 o'clock. The sun is brightly shining and it is time for me to get up, though I did not sleep worth a damn last night. I need to get going, as I am goin
Sleepers - Every Home Has Them
Sleepers. Everybody's home has one or more. There were a lot of sleepers in the house of my childhood. Then when I got married, rather than having 2.5 kids like most Americans, we ended up with 11. E-l-e-v-e-n. Yes! I knew it was the water and I kept drink
I May Not Be On Much This Weekend
Hey guys, I would have made another post today, but I have had an off-week, falling behind in almost every week. I did finish my work, so I just need to catch up on my blogging and interacting lol.Unfortunately, I have to go to bed soon, and I am going to
Let Me Blog About My Day...
....Because why not lol?Okay, so I didn't stay in bed past my alarm this morning. I was still a bit tired, but I needed to get up. Once I eventually woke up, I just ate and helped with my bit of babysitting. I don't think I started on my work until earlier
Writing Prompt: Childhood Memory
I am so behind -ONCE AGAIN- that it is not even funny. But here I am, trying to squeeze my blogging in between my assignments and trying to finish everything up at a decent time.Anyways. I found this writing prompt a few days ago, and it asks “What o
Sworn to Secrecy!
My husband and I have rented a small ranch house in Florida for next winter. We need to escape the Chicago area winters for a month. This is a good plan. However, we cannot tell anyone in my husband's family our vacation location
Journal 02-26-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday February 26, 2015. The temperature is 49.5°F and the humidity is 83% at 4:29 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0.7 mph. It was
Journal Entry 02-25-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Wednesday February 25, 2015. The temperature is 49.5°F and the humidity is 76% at 4:59 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 1.6 mph. It wa
Stewart versus Esteves - Throw Down!
American TV personality Martha Stewart is the most famous housekeeper / homemaker in the world. That's what I thought until when mentioning her name in a casual discussion, the person who was not from America said they didn't know her. In case the reader d
Baby Eli and His Tantrums
My son fell yesterday when he was downstairs visiting our apartment neighbors. Thankfully he wasn't hurt, but what happened was he threw a tantrum. When he fell he scared me, but then I have always been overprotective & people tell me he's more resilie
Journal Entry 02-24-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Tuesday February 24, 2015. The temperature is 45.3°F and the humidity is 86% at 6:01 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 0.7 mph. It lo
One of My Old Friends Passed Away Last Month
I should have posted this sooner, but it’s not exactly something you -want- to write about. But I guess I should post it now…I had a specific group I hung out with during and even a few years after high school. While a bunch of us drifted, we
Journal 02-23-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Monday February 23, 2015. The temperature is 53.3°F and the humidity is 96% at 5:57 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 0.7 mph. It raine
Journal 02-22-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Sunday February 22, 2015. The temperature is 56.8°F and the humidity is 78% at 5:38 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 2.2 mph. It was p
Journal 02-21-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Saturday February 21, 2015. The temperature is 57.6°F and the humidity is 78% at 4:58 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0 with gusts of 1.6 mph. It was
Saturday Sunshine
It's Saturday here at my end !! The sun is shining brightly outside :) What a beautiful weekend to start with. Today,as always I woke up pretty early. The birds were already chirping in unison. I went outside to take a breath of fresh air. The sun rays fel
Journal 02-20-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Friday February 20, 2015. The temperature is 57.3°F and the humidity is 87% at 4:58 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 0.7 with gusts of 3.1 mph. It was
Journal 02-19-2015
Good morning or whatever part of the day it is for you. Today is Thursday February 19, 2015. The temperature is 56.3°F and the humidity is 89% at 6:07 a.m. PST (-8 GMT). Weather Underground shows sustained winds at 1.6 with gusts of 3.8 mph. It w
Increasing The Babysitting For A While
I meant to make another post last night, but that didn't happen. Sometimes the schedule is rearranged at the very last minute. I was in the middle of working, and unfortunately procrastinating, and then my browser went haywire for a bit lol.Sooo, we have b
My Valentine’s Day Was Nice
Well now, things seem to be pretty slow on here today, or at least on my end. But oh well, I’m going to post something else anyways. I just wanted to talk about my Valentine’s Day.Everyone in the household had a Valentine, and mine was my ten y
From a Grapevine
'Once parents used to teach their children to talk; today children teach their parents to keep quiet.' &n
looking for an extra income
I am a fulltime college librarian and a part time literature professor in one institution. And i am earning with that two jobs. But not that enough so i decided to look for more. I am also now a project based research consultant. Although i am earning wit
Family Meals are so Important
Family is the basic unit of the society. This is where everything starts. Parents are the first teachers and home is the first school. This is where the first socialization happens and learning take place. Family bonding is very important in
Families!
Family dynamics are beyond my ken. I have three #relations I speak to (mum, dad and my maternal aunt) and the rest of them I've not heard from in over 20 years, except for annual Christmas cards from a couple of cousins. Suits me fine. More time for those
My Mother is in the Hospital
Was kind of busy these past few days. My mother got sick. Actually she got #cellulitis on her left leg. So with the #recommendation s from my brothers I brought her to the hospital for #check-up and be admitted. It is hard if it is a family member. The #ho
Laughter is the best medicine
After the seriousness of my last few posts, vital as they are, I thought I would bring you a smile to start the weekend on. My youngest daughter is one of those people that things just seem to happen to and throughout her life she has had me in stitches (
Thank You For Such A Warm Welcome
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone here on Persona Paper who has made me feel so welcome and part of the #family. It really is so nice to be blogging on a site with such a friendly and helpful community once again, I really am so glad
British MOD are a disgrace - be warned contains rant
Some of you may know that my son-in-law was seriously injured whilst on active duty in Afghanistan. He has been left with a lot of problems physically and psychologically which he is battling to beat. He will never be able to wipe away the feel
Meet The Family
I thought it would be a nice idea to introduce the family after my little announcement that Dadfy Daycare was coming here to Persona Paper. Sadly I could not find a picture with Katie and the girl on the iPad but I liked the attached one of Sophie and Lily
What to Do With Old Family Photos
It's sad that each time an elderly person dies, their photos are left behind, often without anybody knowing who is in them. But these are a treasure you need to retain and share. Each time somebody dies, there are usually 2-3 children or family
Life And Loss Of My Mice(s)
Yes, I know there really isn't supposed to be an "s" there! :) I love having critters, I think they're so cute and make fun pets. I like to spoil them with a large cage (55 gallon glass aquarium) and lots of critter toys; running wheels, bridges, hi
I'm The Birthday Girl!
It's still 10:30ish here on the East Coast, so I am the birthday girl for another hour and a half lol. I'm officially in my 30s. I don't feel any different than 29, but that's quite alright lol. :)I actually celebrated my birthday yesterday. I went out sho
I Am Beyond Mad
I am so mad! As some of you know I co-direct an animal rescue. Well, I have been emailing a guy who was interested in one of our dogs for over a week - even assuring him that he had first chance at this dog. Today was supposed to be a meet and greet (the
Banana Bread - A Family Tradition
In our family we have a tradition of having a loaf of banana nut bread for breakfast for all holidays (mostly Christmas and Easter). Even though both my brother and I have grown and my 3 children are grown it is still expected to have banana bread. Most of
Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls
With my experience working at animal rescues, I have heard A LOT of prejudice's against different breeds. I'm writing this now to stop the nonsense that is being said about the 2 most negatively talked about breeds: Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls. Did you k
My First Dog Shaming
I always love looking through the many many "dog shaming" photos that are spreading like wildfire across the internet! I think they're really cute and funny.Well, today I had to make my very own dog shaming photo because my dog was very very naughty!
80 and 94 Years Old, Respectively
Today, January 6th, marks the 80th birthday for my dad. That's the big 8 and 0. Pretty impressive for a man who has never seen a doctor in this country unless it was an emergency. Dad comes from a full blooded heritage line of Spaniard
Hello PP world, i'm back!
Okay so it's been over a month since I last came on here. I've just been busy with babysitting my little cousins, and my best friends kids; spending time with my boyfriend, catching up on some of my shows, and well.. living outside of the internet world. B
Pit Bull Prejudice
In this day in age the most hated and feared dog breed is the pit bull, without question. Pit bulls have had their reputations dragged through the mud; they’ve endured years of being the targets of a modern day witch hunt. What does that mean? It mea
Do You Have Poor Relations
Poor relations - This phrase can be used both literally and idiomatically, or allegorically. Poor relations can be the financially poor relations overlooked or neglected by wealthier cousins, brothers or parents. The phrase may also refer to poor
Hello There, January!
Hey there, everyone! It's January...but we all knew that, right lol? January is going to be a good month to me, or at least it should be. :)My 30th birthday is coming up fast. I am hosting a small gathering with my family and friends at my cousins' on Satu
I don't know why I dread family gatherings
I have been dreading a big family gathering that was to take place today for weeks. The noise! The kids running around! The confusion! The hassle! I finally had to wrap the gifts for our extended family Christmas and go today. I almost came up with
Happy Birthday To My Late Father!
Hey, everyone, it's been a while. Sorry about that.I wrote about my Daddy on two other websites, and I wanted to write about him on here too. He is the one who introduced me to writing online, so I think it's only fitting that I write about him on all thre
Happy New Year!
2015 is finally here and I am posting my very first here on personapaper for this year. I was surprised to see that my bank now has $2.09! And when I looked at the exchange rate, i saw that we got an increase. Wooohooo! I guess due to the decline of paymen
I haven't seen my son in almost 3 weeks.
As my title says, I have not seen my son in almost 3 weeks. He just got back today, a few hours ago and now sleeps beside my mom in his full sized bed. I sent him with my mom and my brother to visit with them in the Bronx when they came to visit on Decembe
Seems Like Our Christmas will be Rainy or a Stormy one
Well it is a dark #dreary day. #Cold like how Christmas should be but the winds are kind of strong and it has been raining on and off. According to the #weather #report another "super typhoon" is coming. I wish they would pick #summer or in the middle of t
Happy 10th Anniversary
Today is our tenth anniversary and my husband is on his way home to celebrate with me and the kids. We were married on December 18, 2004 and honestly it just feels like it was just a few years ago. I did not realize that it was already a decade ago until w
Hiyeeee, Persona Paper People!
...Now say that one three times fast lol. I wound up going out on Saturday, and I got a good chunk of my Christmas shopping done. I bought my older sister Bath and Body Works stuff, my teenage niece Tardis boots and my best friend a Chucky cup (for her bir
Grateful
Grateful We often forget to stop and count our blessings and what we are grateful to have in our life. As a rule for a while now, I try to find something positive that has affected me each night before going to bed. Yesterday I read a post on Facebook f
Film Time 2
This time, I watched "If I Stay". The #story of the two #young-adult #musicians who belong to the different world of #music. One is playing #classic and the other is playing #rock music All that unite them is #Love. This is a sort of #family #drama #film/
What Happen? #1
I've been gone a while! Besides regular life keeping me busy, I was unable to post due to... not really sure, but elitecodex was great in taking care of business! The support team here is remarkable!! Here is the post I tried making a few days ago t
The Holidays are coming! *Part 1
As I wrote in my introduction post, Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorite Holidays. Mainly because of the family getting together and cooking together, and talking about their lives, and everyone's memories from growing up. But also because I love
Gone To The Movies
It is a Sunday and it is our family day. We set off to hear mass in the morning at the Fernbrook Gardens. After the Holy Mass we then set off to SM Molino for lunch and some family fun time. We decided to see the Disney Animated movie entitled BIG HERO 6.
I am back
Hello People I hope you have been well. I had to go away for the weekend for a #family event and I returned just last night. I hope you guys missed me. I certainly missed reading all the posts here. I see there are a few updates from elitecodex and Marylo
I Lost My Daddy Last Year To Lung Cancer
Well I have spend the day letting you guys learn a bit about me, whether it was about how much I love the WWE or the issue I was having with my tablet. I guess the other big thing I should mention, which is probably the hardest thing, is the fact that my F
Is there any right way to believe and live?
If you read Facebook, many people post things about their beliefs and causes. Some even try to badger people to join them by showing gross and disturbing posts. Arguments ensue, friends block each other. And for what? Is anyone’s belief or way of lif
A memorable Halloween
This is definitely a memorable Halloween for my family. My husband took us to his offices Halloween trick-or-treat party. He dressed up as the magical genie from Aladdin and ended up winning first prize as invest in costume. My daughter who dressed up as M
It's Not About the Costumes, It's About Shared Experiences
I had the pleasure of being a part of the Trick-or-Treat festivities at my son's home. With five kids, from the ages of two-years-old to twelve-years-old, getting into costumes and being ready to leave the house together, it was quite an experience. Cont
Tags Galore
So I just learned that putting the hash tag # before a word will tag it. now, armed with that #knowledge , what do I do with it? What good does it do to tag your own name? #rustedmemory if I search for my name , m
Happy Birthday MJ
My son MJ officially turns 4 years old today. He already had his party last Saturday at Mcdonalds RFC Molino 2 Bacoor Cavite Philippines. His birthday is really October 27, 2010 but we had to do it eaither earlier or later since today is a school and work
What Is The Best Kiddie TV show
We have to admit the TV has been a big part of parenting these days. Since both parents have to start working to sustain the family, most kids are left in front of the TV to kill the time. But as time goes by children shows and cartoons have been more comp
Grandparent's Day!
Grandparents Day! One of my favorite days of the school year is Grandparent’s Day. Grandparent’s from grade K thru 5th grade meet at the school and attend class with their grandchildren. I do what I call the grandparent shuffle
Just a Heads Up on Future Plans
My nephew is getting married next weekend in Orange County, California. This is the nephew we fostered for a year when he was moving from twelve to thirteen and his parents were unable to care for him. So in some ways, he's a bit like a son to me, though i
On the Verge of My New Life
I am on the verge of a huge life change. Eleven years ago, after she’d had her second hip replacement surgery, my mom stayed with my sister for several weeks while she went through her recovery period. My sister and I both worked full
My Grandbabies - Video
Our 3.5 Grandbabies... until our house was over taken by 6.5... :) This video my husband and I did in 2007. It was an Easter afternoon and then, we had 3.5 grandchildren. Now in our life we have 6.5 with the l
Book Review: Shirley Jones - A Memoir, written by Shirley Jones with Wendy Leigh
Shirley Jones is probably best-known as the mom from the TV show “The Partridge Family”, and is also well-known for her work on the movie musicals, “Oklahoma!”, “Carousel” and “The Music Man”. She won a
I'm On My Way To School
I'm on my way to school. Well, not my school really. I'm going to one of the universities that my younger brother is applying for college. It is one of the ivy league universities here in Manila. The one that bleeds green and is represented by an ar
Overprotective Parenting?
What is your parenting style? I am not a parent and I don't plan to be for at least a few more years. I would say that I grew up in a somewhat sheltered household. My parents raised my 2 younger sisters and I in a Christian home. If it matters, I
A.D.H.D Is a big pain in the bum
My 14 year old was diagnosed with adhd( attention deficit hyperactive disorder) august last year and with medication she has got a little better but still, the things she does sometimes dont half push my patience, i find the things she does very hard to un
Happy National Dog's Day
Today they said is #National #Dog's #Day maybe in the US because I saw it on the post on my niece's and sister-in-laws wall on their Facebook and they are in the US. But where ever it is #celebrated I will celebrate it too. Here are my 10 dogs. All
I Really Like That WWE Is Making The Tag Team Division Relevant...
...again and I do hope this continues on until the next #Wrestlemania . Perhaps, we can finally see a #tagteamchampionship match in the grandest stage of them all after a very long time? I do miss #TeamHellNo ( the team of #Kane and #DanielBryan ) which I
I'm Teaching My Mom How to Use Facebook
My mom stares at a computer all day. She encodes documents at her workplace, but she has absolutely almost zero know-how on using the Internet, especially Facebook. While lounging in the living room, watching TV, my mom suddenly announced that she wanted
No Licence Required
Clinton County Ny is hosting their annual free fishing weekend, that is right you get to fish on June 28-29 with no licence required! Personally I can't wait! I have already started to gather up my tackle bags and I am sorting through my fis
My first cash out progres is $5.13/ 1026-coins---Thank you Persona Paper.
Wow! Greetings everyone! and I would like to welcome the new members of PersonaPaper a warm hello and I would like to take this opportunity also to thank the admin and staff of #PersonaPaper especially &Ashley, &MaeLou, &Chantiele and &Elit
