Dearest Clarity,
When we were in Italy all the kids there were always singing this years world cup anthem, Shakira's Waka Waka ( This time for Africa) It was sooooo cute, and my daughter loved it. She would get right in there with them a do the dance and sing along. As soon as I heard the song, I loved it too. I even got right in there with all the kids! lol! (It was pretty funny!) Now that we are home, we have passed on the song and dance to the two little girls I take care of, and of course they love it too. My daughter and I looooove to put it on and jump around and dance. There is something so magical and freeing about the song and video. It's uplifting, cultured, beautiful and positive. I think it's a great feel good song to let out some energy with your kids, and it's a great work out! I encourage you to try it out, you'll be surprised how much fun it is!
July 28, 2010
Sooooo Damn Refreshing!!!!!
Dearest Clarity,
So I just finished watching the MTV documentary, Drake Better Than Good Enough. I felt like I wanted to share part of it with you all, because it really touched me. To hear a guy be so honest and real about who he is, without caring about being a tough guy or hard is so nice. To hear the way he talks about his mother, who is a single parent is moving and beautiful. To hear him acknowledge all she has done for him, and how much she is responsible for who he is, is touching. When I was listening to him talk about her, I could feel the love and respect he has for her, and I thought it was beautiful. His humility, honesty and ability to be emotional is just so damn refreshing! These are all qualities that I think are part of what makes a real man, I have to give it to his mom, she did a great job!
In celebration of single mothers!
This is proof that we can do it, and it's all worth it!
(starts at 5:36)
So I just finished watching the MTV documentary, Drake Better Than Good Enough. I felt like I wanted to share part of it with you all, because it really touched me. To hear a guy be so honest and real about who he is, without caring about being a tough guy or hard is so nice. To hear the way he talks about his mother, who is a single parent is moving and beautiful. To hear him acknowledge all she has done for him, and how much she is responsible for who he is, is touching. When I was listening to him talk about her, I could feel the love and respect he has for her, and I thought it was beautiful. His humility, honesty and ability to be emotional is just so damn refreshing! These are all qualities that I think are part of what makes a real man, I have to give it to his mom, she did a great job!
In celebration of single mothers!
This is proof that we can do it, and it's all worth it!
(starts at 5:36)
July 26, 2010
You can't run away!
Dearest Clarity,
My daughter and I recently traveled to Italy with my father for a three week vacation. It was the first time my daughter has ever been on a plane, and gone anywhere over seas. I was soooooooooooo happy to get away, because like I said things had gotten pretty intense at home. Having my daughters dad come back into our lives has been a huge adjustment for us, and continues to be. It brought back a lot of emotions and issues for me that I have never really been able to work through. When your on your own with a little munchkin, you don't really have a chance to let yourself really release, you know? It was a great trip, the beauty of Italy is magical and mysterious and amazing. I am so grateful my daughter and I got to have the experience, for so many reasons. I also got to really get to know my father's family, and understand a lot about my dad's life, and about that part of who I am. Being there taught me a lot. I had a lot of time to think and really absorb everything that's gone on lately. I started journaling again for the first time in years, and really realized how much I neglect myself. It's so important to have personal time and really nurture yourself, even if it's just sitting in silence for twenty minutes. The biggest lesson I learnt though, was that you can't run away. Although I had a great time, all the issues and feelings I had at home, I had there. When I was there I promised myself that as soon as I got home, I would face everything I had been avoiding, head on. Wheather it's a late bill, a friend, an ex, or fear of some kind, I would face it. So that' s what I'm trying to do. It's scary but it feels good!
My daughter and I recently traveled to Italy with my father for a three week vacation. It was the first time my daughter has ever been on a plane, and gone anywhere over seas. I was soooooooooooo happy to get away, because like I said things had gotten pretty intense at home. Having my daughters dad come back into our lives has been a huge adjustment for us, and continues to be. It brought back a lot of emotions and issues for me that I have never really been able to work through. When your on your own with a little munchkin, you don't really have a chance to let yourself really release, you know? It was a great trip, the beauty of Italy is magical and mysterious and amazing. I am so grateful my daughter and I got to have the experience, for so many reasons. I also got to really get to know my father's family, and understand a lot about my dad's life, and about that part of who I am. Being there taught me a lot. I had a lot of time to think and really absorb everything that's gone on lately. I started journaling again for the first time in years, and really realized how much I neglect myself. It's so important to have personal time and really nurture yourself, even if it's just sitting in silence for twenty minutes. The biggest lesson I learnt though, was that you can't run away. Although I had a great time, all the issues and feelings I had at home, I had there. When I was there I promised myself that as soon as I got home, I would face everything I had been avoiding, head on. Wheather it's a late bill, a friend, an ex, or fear of some kind, I would face it. So that' s what I'm trying to do. It's scary but it feels good!
I'm baaaaaaaack!
Dearest Clarity,
It's been a while since I've blogged. I guess I got a bit discouraged and unmotivated. I have had a lot of changes and challenges come up in my life, and when I get stressed or depressed I tend to withdraw from everything I can. I know it's a bad habit and I'm trying to break it. I've missed blogging, and I know how much it helped me, it felt almost like therapy in a way. So I feel that I want to go back to my first post, and again, invite you all to join me on this journey of single parenting, where we can help each other through it. It is a tough one that I am finding can only make me stronger.
I look forward to growing with you all!
Molly xo
It's been a while since I've blogged. I guess I got a bit discouraged and unmotivated. I have had a lot of changes and challenges come up in my life, and when I get stressed or depressed I tend to withdraw from everything I can. I know it's a bad habit and I'm trying to break it. I've missed blogging, and I know how much it helped me, it felt almost like therapy in a way. So I feel that I want to go back to my first post, and again, invite you all to join me on this journey of single parenting, where we can help each other through it. It is a tough one that I am finding can only make me stronger.
I look forward to growing with you all!
Molly xo
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