Dear 'Santa', For Christmas this year, I ask for 'rest'. Sincerely, Emma. So..... I really love this time of year! Not only because its the holiday season, but because contrary to the norm, I have made 'my' holidays synonymous with rest. Each year, as the holidays draw nigh, I eagerly look forward to lots of... Continue Reading →

Okay, I realize that what I'm about to say might sound very contradictory and downright hypocritical, but I'm going to say it anyway... Although I'm incredibly grateful FOR turkey, I'm even more grateful that I'm NOT a turkey! Just saying! Seriously though, can you imagine what life would be like? Constantly living in fear of... Continue Reading →

This week, I’m taking some time off from my day job… No, it’s not because of Thanksgiving as you may be inclined to think, but rather because I'm tired and I need some rest! You see, as an introvert, I have a responsibility to balance my activities. My health depends on taking time away from... Continue Reading →

Helloooooo… Can anybody hear me?!!! Is anyone there??? he screamed... yet not a sound left his lips! Crawling under the bridge to escape the freezing rain, he tucked his tattered coat tightly around him but it barely made a difference. It was cold. It was windy. And he was hungry. The shelters were all full,... Continue Reading →

I've always believed that doubt and worry are equivalent to 'wasted energy'! Just me? I mean, if there's something we can do about the thing that we're worried about, then we need to go ahead and do it; but if not, then what's the point in fretting over it? especially if fretting won't 'fix' it?... Continue Reading →

I returned a few moments later, carrying a tray that had a huge mug of piping hot tea and a plate loaded with very crispy toasted cinnamon raisin bread. The thick bread slices were so browned that margarine ran down the sides like 'liquid gold'. I plopped down onto the floor, secured myself in a... Continue Reading →

“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” - Hans Hofmann Today, I'm going to piggyback off of my Instagram post from today because I think that it is both interesting and relevant. I talked about 2 main points in one post. Point #1: Simplicity is my style... Continue Reading →

Yellow, orange, red and brown leaves... I hear birds singing to each other from nearby trees. There's also the sound of rustling leaves... as a gentle breeze encourages them to dance together amongst the trees! Early-morning mist hangs thick in the air, creating water droplets that cling stubbornly to silken spider webs. These droplets I... Continue Reading →

Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means that you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you! - Unknown. Hmm... Now I don't know about you, but that makes me want to show off ALL my scars! and don't we all have them! Seriously though, that really changes my perspective! Because basically... instead... Continue Reading →