Asking for help is probably one of the most difficult things for me to do. I offer help, I’m here for others if and when they need me. Most women and moms are – giving to and taking care of others before thinking of themselves. Yet, at the same time, I was taught to take [...]
Archive for November, 2009
28 Nov
Twitter and The Fail Whale
That’s what this book might as well be called: How have I never heard of this before? Happy Healthy Hip Parenting Peace Begins in the Home
26 Nov
Gratitude
This year, I’m thankful for so many people and I’m afraid I may forget someone. Anyways, here goes: I’m so grateful for my parents, for so many reasons but especially (this year) for being so supportive while I try to make ends meet and raise my son thousands of miles away. And also for showing [...]
24 Nov
Thank goodness for that!
Books of all different shapes and sizes spill from my son’s shelves and luckily he’s grown to be as much of a bookworm as I was at his age. From time to time, something happens or someone says something that causes one or both of us to say, “That reminds me of that one book…” [...]
20 Nov
Twitter’s Finest
Somehow, I manage to follow over 6,000 people on Twitter (on two accounts), although it’s hard to keep up. With the new list feature, I’ve tried to separate these wonderful and funny people which helps me find who and what I need at a given moment. Since the lists feature was created, I’ve discovered some [...]
19 Nov
Yo Gabba Gabba – Music is Awesome
Even though we’ve never seen Yo Gabba Gabba on TV, my son and I were introduced to the characters on the Nick Jr. website where there are games, videos and music available. I received an email from the PR company that’s promoting the new Music Is Awesome CD featuring hit songs from the TV show, [...]
18 Nov
Single Dads wanted
Now is the time to get a little excited….SingleDad.com is past the stages of development and is now looking to cast 3 to 4 additional fathers for their TV Reality show by December 4, 2009! We need your help finding the “perfect fit”. Here is what we are looking for: Dads residing anywhere in the [...]
17 Nov
Putting it all in perspective
Over the last few days, for no reason whatsoever, I’ve been feeling pretty low. I’ve been keeping quiet, staying away from my usual connections – both online and in real life. Today, I had a ton of things to do after dropping off my son at school and I was starting to feel really anxious, [...]
26 Nov
Giving Thanks
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We all know that no one gets into writing – or blogging – for the money. So, what’s it all for? I ponder this very question from time to time and wonder what it is that keeps me going, or coming back for more. Without a doubt, I would have to say that being introduced [...]
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