In honor of celebrating my 32nd birthday last week, here are 32 things I have learned throughout my life. There are no coincidences Invest in quality pillows Make your bed everyday - it makes a difference! The most frustrating and infuriating moments often turn into hilarious memories Confidence is attractive "Do for one what you… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
Category: Life
I See You, I Respect You, I Stand With You
I am going to be honest, I have no idea what to say right now. I desire to say something poignant and thought-provoking, but that's not where my head is right now. So, I am going to tell you what I do know. Racial injustice against people of color is not a new revelation. The… Continue reading I See You, I Respect You, I Stand With You
The Power of the Post Office
Checking the mailbox is a highlight of the day for the Meares household, particularly during this quarantine. Our mail delivery time seems to vary day by day which adds to the excitement of the multiple treks to the mailbox. When we have been away from the house for a period of time, it is the… Continue reading The Power of the Post Office
Good Morning and Good Night
Have you ever thought about how you wake up your home? Perhaps how you put it to sleep? While it's a strange and somewhat odd thing to think about, in reality, your house goes through two significant transitions everyday. It wakes up in the morning and closes down before bed in the evening. For most… Continue reading Good Morning and Good Night
Some things just cannot be explained…
This morning I woke up feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of my world. I know that I am not alone in my feelings. Maybe it’s the adrenaline wearing off from the previous few weeks that were a flurry of canceling plans, preparing, and finding the fun in being hunkered down together. This week I am… Continue reading Some things just cannot be explained…
It’s the end of the world as we know it…
I admit, I do have a flare for the dramatic (you should see me when I haven't eaten lunch by 1pm), but it really does feel like our world has changed forever. I'm not entirely nervous about possibly contracting Covid-19, but the anxiety of not knowing what is to come and whether my family is… Continue reading It’s the end of the world as we know it…