There are many things, both good and bad, that can distract us from the true meaning of Christmas. We all know how commercialism and materialism can creep into the human heart around this time of year, even family traditions begun with the best intentions can compete for our affection and attention during the Christmas season. …
Before we had children, Jayson and I had the talk about Santa. Do we tell our kids about Santa or tell them the truth from the get-go? Jayson came from a super-christian “over spiritual” (as he calls it) family and church where there was no tree, ornaments or santa. I was born in India and …
So can we all just agree that the world has been crazy for the past few months? It’s been nuts! It seems like there have been non-stop tragedies all around. From hurricanes to wildfires- people having to evacuate their homes, lose their families and their own lives. If that wasn’t enough, a crazy guy opens …
During the week I like to plan everything out, so on weekends and vacations I take a break from planning. My friends like to plan out their vacation/weekend activities, but my philosophy has always been whatever happens, happens. Hakuna Matata! I just lounge around and do whatever I feel like doing whenever I feel like …
The people you surround yourself with influence who you become, your values and your choices. In life you meet so many people, some come and go, a few remain. These few make connections that are sometimes seasonal, because of the different phases in life, and others are lifers. No matter where you are in life, …
There is one thing you may not know about me unless you have lived with me for at least a week and that is that I am impatient. It is one of my greatest flaws. You’ve heard the adage, “Some things get better with age.” Well it is not true when it comes to my …