If you're from Texas or have heard the news, you'll know last week's winter storm shut down the Lone Star state.
Monday Reflections: A tough cold week

If you're from Texas or have heard the news, you'll know last week's winter storm shut down the Lone Star state.
Stress. It's a six-letter word that can cause a great deal of damage. For most of last year, it was something that encompassed my life. I was stretched thin at work. I felt exhausted, but somehow I couldn't sleep. The lack of rest gave me headaches and made me feel dizzy all the time. I … Continue reading Monday Reflections: Taking a leap of faith
She's amiable and pleasant, a vibrant smile always on her face.She's friendly in conversation, just laughs and jokes around.She's all around cheerful, and she's so undeniably happy. All signs show no indication of sadness or anger.From the outside, everything seems more than okay.But, what's on the surface is a perfectly curated facade. She smiles widely, … Continue reading Monday Reflections: Hidden Turmoil
A bird perched outside our window sill sings its lovely morning song. The light winter breeze rustles some leaves and creates a swishing sound. Everything feels as it should with no indication something could go wrong. But, the day was deceiving, and we couldn't foresee the news that came around. The doctors said you tried … Continue reading Monday Reflections: Blue Morning
I’m alone. I'm in company with myself. My thoughts, my consciousness are my only companions. Between these four walls, I’m isolated from the life I used to live. I’m removed from what was and what will never be. In this place, change is nowhere to be found. Everyday is the same, constant. Each Cloned Day … Continue reading Monday Reflections: Epilepsy Visualized
The morning struggle is very real. Why can't responsibilities just disappear. Resting in my comfy bed is more than ideal. There's tons of paperwork on my desk. There's always another email to check. This place is far from picturesque. I wish everything could be more simple. Could all the boring and bad just fizzle? Can't … Continue reading Monday Reflections: A case of the Mondays
One moment is all it takes for your life to change. One moment is all it takes for your heart to break. In one moment, your mind painfully takes over. In one moment, your body seizes and loses control. Overtime, you'll come to feel lonely and defeated. Overtime, you'll regain some normalcy and hope. And … Continue reading Monday Reflections: One Moment
Write. Erase. Rewrite. Erase again.
A fun-filled night out with friends. A few good smiles and laughs. Some heartbreaking news. Some sorrow-filled tears. Whatever the reason. Whatever the cause. The memories still haunt. The monster still lingers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been seizure free for 15 months now. It's a length of time that I thought I would never see again, but … Continue reading Monday Reflections: Lingering Monster
Twenty-six people living ordinary lives. Some learning to walk for the very first time. Others with wrinkles around their eyes. All filled with dreams waiting to be realized. Then, one of those twenty-six is caught off guard. Their greens turned red. Their ups turned upside down. Their life taken away by a silent, electrical terrorist. … Continue reading Monday Reflections: One in twenty-six