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keeping it real

i watched a movie that other day that made me cry. because it was sad, but mostly because it was happy. it was full of triumph and goodness, that prevailed over bad, even under the worst situations.

the actors who played the children in the film, raised some controversy when it was discovered that they lived, even after the film’s release, in sheer poverty. 

i think life is full of many, many complex situations. 

i choose “d.” final answer.

an easy one.

no matter what mood i go to sleep in,

or in what state i rise,

my girls always put me in a great mood.

it’s a tough job being a mom, 

and an even harder job being a single mom,

but those girls continually put a smile on my face.

a struggle to find

ok. so it was a rough day.

a rough few days, in fact. 

but i am still determined to focus on a happy thing.

so my happy thing is going to be…

…lemons.

i pretty much can’t go wrong with lemons. 

and tacos. 

so i guess the second one there makes up for yesterday. 

i think i ate at least six tacos for dinner tonight.

and i make my own salsa. so there.

new year

It’s the new year and we all have our customs and rituals to ring in the momentous chronological event.

I didn’t make a reservation this year, I burned my regrets and took an oath. I vowed that this year would bring me happiness.

Everyday, in honor of that oath, I will take time to acknowledge one thing that makes me happy.

Today, it is this moment. At the end of the day, dinner eaten and cleaned up. The girls in their pajamas, playing together on the kitchen floor. Thoughts and ideas in my head, about how I can make this year better than the last. 

Best wishes.