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Excerpt From My Mother’s Diary
Dear Diary, I’m so lucky. It’s what people tell me. It’s what I tell myself at night when my feet ache after a 10-hour shift at McDonald’s and I think about complaining because Robert never helps me with cooking, dishes, laundry, or anything. I’m lucky to even have him. I should be grateful I’m not… Continue reading
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April 4, 1988
We celebrated Robert’s 25th birthday today. The entire day I told myself that it was too soon to be celebrating birthdays. But there was something about him. He made me laugh teeth out and snorting laughs. He listened when I talked about my family. He made my days a little brighter. It just felt right. … Continue reading
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Newbie Fitness Journey: Challenges and Small Victories
Let me premise this by saying that I am very new to working out and I am still learning every day. It’s been a month since I started committing to a schedule and while it has not been easy, I’ve noticed a huge difference in myself already. First Week Holy hell this was probably the… Continue reading
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Hoping
He would be 51 this year. Am I going to think about his age every August? Absolutely. He was my best friend. My biggest supporter. He wanted to give me the world, but he settled for a house. All I can do is write about him so that I can share stories of him to… Continue reading
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Friends
Shortly after New Year’s, Henry suggested they try Hawaiian baby wood rose seeds, also known as LSA. “They make you trip like acid, but without the crazy visuals,” he explained with a mischievous glint in his eye. He convinced Aidan and Diana to join him, assuring them it would be an unforgettable experience. Diana hesitated;… Continue reading
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Kryptonite
He was the warmth I needed to mend the cold over my heart. His touch sparked something inside that I’ve never felt before. It was as if all my life I lived in a melancholy state of mind and I’m just now noticing that there could be more. He came into my life and I… Continue reading
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Read This When…
You’re taking care of kids and they’re driving you crazy. First things first, stop and take a deep breath. If you feel like punching them and cutting out their lips like in that SpongeBob movie, get the hell out of the room. They don’t know how to be empathetic and selfless yet and because of… Continue reading
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Resistance
I’ve been avoiding this for some time now. At first, I blamed it on my father’s death, as if resistance was born within me when he died. Then, when I started my blog, my goal was to submit once a week. And then resistance came from lack of energy, from working too much, from being… Continue reading
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Pride
Everyone’s greatest sin. When I think of pride I don’t think of parades and rainbows and glitter. I think long nights where neither one of us is speaking. Where both of us think we are right, but neither one of us are. Nights where I want to apologize but not before he does. Nights where… Continue reading
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In a Rut.
https://reedsy.com/discovery/reviewers/apply?referral=jennifergarcia8427 This is where I got the prompt for the story I wrote! You can review books, stories, and even enter story contests. Continue reading
About Me
Hi there! I’m thrilled to have you join me on my blog. I write fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
In my free time, I like to keep busy with a variety of hobbies. I’m an avid reader and writer, I love to knit, crochet, and embroider.
At the end of the day, though, my main priority is spending time with my loved ones. Whether it’s traveling or just spending quality time together, I’m happiest when I’m surrounded by those I care about.
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