Butterflies Inspire Me

I don’t remember when, exactly, it happened, but, for many years, the butterfly has been my spirit animal. Maybe, it’s because a lot of butterflies tend to be brightly-colored, like I imagine my true self to be, even if I can’t always show it. I’m apprehensive about bringing attention to myself, especially, unasked for, negativeContinueContinue reading “Butterflies Inspire Me”

The Longest Walk

One of the things that I love about my job is the fact that it is well within decent walking distance from home. No matter the weather, for all intents and purposes, I can walk to work or walk home from work, regardless of my transportation situation. Though, I loathe walking during the summer dueContinueContinue reading “The Longest Walk”

Chores and Peace

My job pushes my happiness buttons. A lot of times my co-workers don’t and a lot of times my customers don’t, but my job does push my happiness buttons. I’m a laundry attendant. I do other people’s laundry for a living. A common comment that I hear from my customers is, “I could never doContinueContinue reading “Chores and Peace”

Still Dreaming

I’m in my 40’s, but sometimes I feel like I’m still working on being a grown-up. I have dreams that I have yet to achieve that I am still not willing to give up on, despite being “middle-aged”. I am pursuing my dreams of being an entrepreneur, but my big dream has always been toContinueContinue reading “Still Dreaming”