As I’ve journeyed through this life as mommy, I’ve come to reckon my own inner superhero. Is it possible to experience challenges and see the perfection in imperfections? Do I measure up to mother new twin sons? These are all questions I continue to explore 1 yr postpartum. My superhero’s include Jesus, Beyoncé, Poetry, Tupac,…
Celebrating My Twins
I never dreamt of being a mom of multiples but almost a year after having my twins, it’s finally sinking in. My life has dramatically changed from having just my daughter to now a mom of three. Yet it’s a pure joy to be their mom. I became pregnant with my twins in 2017. Initially,…
Personal Essay: If I Could Change One Thing About Myself
In a perfect world, I would be a perfect person. However, nothing in life can be perfect. During the past several years, I’ve made progressive changes to my quirky flaws. But if I could change one thing about myself it would be my over dramatization of emotions. I’m a girl that wears her heart on…
Netflix Movie Review: I Am Mother
Netflix’s I Am Mother is a futuristic blend of machine, motherhood, and humanity. The characters mother and daughter’s plight present the power struggles between technology and life as we know it. What are the lines to be drawn in fusing raw human emotions and the robotic feel of the world today? This movie swiftly covers…
Review of 510 Families
510 Families is a website resource designed to help parents navigate family friendly activities in the SF Bay Area. In reviewing this website, I was able to locate classes including a baby boot camp, parent exercise groups, activity planner, activities guide by city and age. As a mother of three I understand the importance of…
Mommy Vlogger
It’s official I have started my Mommy Vlog. The purpose of my Mommy Vlog is to share my experiences, thoughts, and challenges as a parent. It’s essential that parents have support and community resources during their journey as a parent.Please subscribe to my YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch
Stand for Children Day
Stand for Children day was a success. Parents, child care providers, and family advocates met with legislators to promote the passing of the bill SB 321. Child care services are essential in addressing the economical, self-sufficiency, and self-care needs of families. Whether families need care to go to work, school, training, or simply to have…
Mommy Kingdom: Thy Own Self-care be True
In the pit of mommy kingdom, I could consciously hear myself shout ‘Awww there you are,’ as I browsed through my previously published WordPress articles. It’s been over a year since my last blog post and my followers may be wondering just why so long? Excitingly a lot has changed, emerged, and blossomed in my…
Emerging Butterfly:Poetic Cocoon
The past year has been a remarkable poetic journey. My first self-published poetry book is finished. Emerging Butterfly:Poetic Cocoon is true reflection of the process of metamorphosis I underwent in the past year. It focuses on the humanity words, and strength in creative expression. Here’s a link to my first self-published poetry book. I’m excited…
My Journey: Love
Its been a few months since my last article post. Life for me has been good and I’m simply grateful for this space to share my thoughts. My heart is content with my child, love, fun memories, and inspiration. Continue with me on my journey of love. Excerpt from 365 Days of Love: Day 51:…
365 Days of Love
Happy New Year. Its 2017 and many of us have begun to formulate the foundation of our goals for the upcoming year. Last year I dedicated each month to researching human rights issues. I plan on still incorporating human rights throughout my work as a humanitarian this year. However, I’m inspired to focus on love…
Family DIY Activity
As a parent, I’m consistently researching activities, places, and things to do with my daughter. Recently, we started to make our own jewelry and bracelets. A day shopping at Michael’s craft store for beads and elastic jewelry cords was the beginning of ‘GiAna’s Jewels.’ During the last 3 weeks my daughter and I have made…
