Thursday, July 26, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
A hobby and a passion.
The rare times when I get a few minutes to myself I like to
relax by doing 2 things: writing and photography. They are my escape from the
everyday doldrums of life. Until six months ago no one but close friends and
family had read my writing. In January I was lucky enough to get chosen to be a
guest writer for The Vault, an amazing True Blood fansite. Since then many fans
of the show have read my articles. Seeing the comments from readers makes me
feel happy and accomplished. Knowing that people that I’ve never met like my
articles has boosted my confidence in my writing. Hopefully this is just the
beginning and one day writing will be more than just a hobby for me.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Guest Writing for The Vault
Taking my love of True Blood to whole new level.
I’ve been invited to be a guest writer for The Vault! My first article is about to come out and I am beyond excited. Writing is something I’ve always loved to do. I often come up with my ideas when I’m in the shower or driving to work. The quiet helps clear my mind. It’s something that is relaxing to me. I know what you’re thinking. How does something that constantly has your mind going like writing relax you? I can escape into the words on the page and forget about the world for a little while. Writing allows me to focus on things that interest me instead of always thinking about what needs to be done and the things I have to do tomorrow.
Being a huge True Blood fan and getting to write about it is so exciting to me. Not only that, but The Vault is an amazing website with countless Twitter and Facebook followers. I can’t even imagine how many people will read my article. This is exactly what I need to give me confidence in my writing. I can’t wait to get started on my next article!
Motherhood
I never knew how hard being a mom was until I became one. I’ve taken care of children for half of my life. When I was 17 I got a job at a daycare center where I worked for 5 years. When I left there I went to work in the public school system. After 15 years working with children full time plus all of the hours I’ve spent babysitting, I still struggle.
I don’t know how women who have no experience with children or child care bring a baby home from the hospital and are able to raise it. I feel like I’ve done so many thing wrong over the 6 years I’ve had Anika. I often beat myself up, agonizing over a decision I’ve made or an action I’ve taken. I try so very hard not to make the same mistakes others have made. I look at the way a child acts as a reflection of the kind person that parent is. Anika has taught me that that’s not always the case. I believe personality determines how a child behaves as much as their upbringing does. Still there are times when I try too hard to have the perfect child. In doing so I feel like I have missed many fun moments we could have shared together. It’s like I can’t ever completely let my guard down and just enjoy a moment with her. I’m always conscious of how she is behaving.
As single parent I make all of the decisions, which being the control freak that I am, I like. The thing I don’t like is being the only one saying no. I have to handle all of the discipline myself too, which always makes me the mean one.
All that I can do is my best and pray that it is good enough.
~Kel
I don’t know how women who have no experience with children or child care bring a baby home from the hospital and are able to raise it. I feel like I’ve done so many thing wrong over the 6 years I’ve had Anika. I often beat myself up, agonizing over a decision I’ve made or an action I’ve taken. I try so very hard not to make the same mistakes others have made. I look at the way a child acts as a reflection of the kind person that parent is. Anika has taught me that that’s not always the case. I believe personality determines how a child behaves as much as their upbringing does. Still there are times when I try too hard to have the perfect child. In doing so I feel like I have missed many fun moments we could have shared together. It’s like I can’t ever completely let my guard down and just enjoy a moment with her. I’m always conscious of how she is behaving.
As single parent I make all of the decisions, which being the control freak that I am, I like. The thing I don’t like is being the only one saying no. I have to handle all of the discipline myself too, which always makes me the mean one.
All that I can do is my best and pray that it is good enough.
~Kel
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