Karla's Chronicles

  Photo by  Avery Nielsen-Webb  from  Pexels "Peace" Peace is something we all long for But we are not sure how to attain it Our numerous scars Are seeping  With blood But are a symbol of our strength Our never stop attitude No matter how hard it becomes The waterfall has always been my safe haven Washing my tears down river

Photo by  Sebastian Voortman  from  Pexels Hello, there, It has been some time since I last posted on this blog, but I am happy to say that is because I have been busy working on my poetry project. I have been incredibly successful with writing lately. It is transformational, and this project is showing me that I am maturing and growing as a person and a writer. It has been a very satisfying journey. Believe it or not, writing can be very tiring, and it takes a lot of brainpower. To be completely honest, I am a bit fatigued with book writing. I decided to take my self-care into my own hands and just relax and create on my blog. I decided that I am going to do poetry based on imagery. So, today is my first day taking on this sort of challenge. I will do three of them this week! I hope you enjoy them! I think I am going to start doing this when book projects have me exhausted. It's a good way to relax and not be so concerned with the precise nature of it. Anyway, here is th...

Hello, there, guys!! I have been busy really focusing on my poetry project lately so I have not made time and space for my blog as much lately. I have been doing wonderfully lately, though! I feel so good about my life, where my writing is heading, and I just feel good about life in general. I feel like I have a renewed purpose in life where I am just adjusting to appreciating things on a whole new level. There are only 2 more months left in this year, but I feel like this has been one of spectacular growth for me, even more so than last year. I do not know how to describe it other than saying it has a completely different vibe. I am a spiritual person, and I really feel like God has been driving and guiding my life in the right direction. I really wish I could teach people my ways, but I know that this is something that cannot be taught. You just have to grab it by the horns and fully appreciate it for what it is. I love watching other people's life unravel just like mine has done...

 Yay!! It is October! My favorite months of the year are upcoming, and I am always excited by the prospect of the holidays and all things fall. I thought I would stop by to give a little update and tell y'all that I am going to be creating another blog for my random poetry. On this particular site, I will feature poetry that will not be found in any other place on the internet. If you're interested in my random musings, I highly suggest that you check it out and give it a follow. I will be uploading my very first post on there tomorrow and will update it periodically when I feel like writing something on a whim or out of the left field. It is going to be aptly titled "Karla's Random Poetry"  

 It has been a bit. I have been busy putting my focus on my poetry collection. It may seem like I have forgotten about my blog, but I haven't/ I try to have a 4-day schedule that focuses on poetry only. I have decided that I am going to use Fridays to contribute to this blog so that it doesn't get left by the wayside. So, I hope you enjoy that tidbit of information from me. I am going to keep the poems that I write for this blog separate from my book project. Today, I am going to write about faith. "Faith" Faith was a concept with which I was very unfamiliar I spent so much time dancing with the devil I had no idea what would be placed before me When I gave up and quit listening to the devil's  Bitter but sweet-sounding voice He did his best to scoop me up  And pull me into his wrath I must admit he did a pretty good job He toyed with me Because he knew that I didn't know any better But I became worn down and broken From the constant ridicule That seemed to lo...

 hi... i have not stopped by my blog to say hi to everyone in a while. i hope everyone is doing okay. the world is still crazier than we would all like it to be at this point, especially here in the good ole united states. i am doing okay. i have been going back and forth with feeling fine and then bouncing back with my depression. it's very annoying, and i wish it wasn't an issue anymore, but i truly cannot help it or do much about it. i am trying my best to get by the best way i know how. trying to stay busy and focusing on a few writing projects. as long as i can keep myself occupied, i do not see any real issues with trying to get better mentally.  i have been doing a better job at keeping up with my blog this year, as you can probably tell with the sheer number of posts. my main focus right now is my third poetry book, but there are times like today when i work on little bits of everything. i may be doing some more posts this week. i will come up with something topic wise...

 The fact is simple: Life does not always turn out the way you pictured it would. Dreams are good to have, but sometimes, they get blurred by the unexpected. I think everyone knows by now that Simone Biles' exit from the team final was unexpected. All of us who are supremely interested in gymnastics expected golden glory from a team led by the best gymnast in all of the world. It did not turn out that way, but despite having an enormous load on their shoulders, the three women from the USA women's gymnastics team stepped up without their leader, and they earned a silver medal. If that does not show courage and tenacity. I do not know what does. Now let's talk Simone. The best gymnast the world has ever seen without question. This girl was collecting and accumulating difficulty points like they were part of an Easter Egg hunt on Easter morning. Just when you think she couldn't possibly get better, she was coming up with new and harder tricks to amaze those of us who coul...

  "Barren Spirits" You searched for decades To find the missing part Of your life In every nook  And in every cranny You searched until Your eyes could no longer  Look You wanted so badly For something to appear To get rid of this barren spirit That seems to sit dormant There is nothing around me to make  It move The darkness has surrounded me And has refused to relent I have prayed for relief But my prayers have remained unanswered No matter how hard I plead God does not seem to want me to succeed The barren soul feeling just continue to bleed  Within me

 Dear Simone,  I feel like I should begin this letter to you by introducing myself. My name is Karla Culbertson. I am a 36-year-old woman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I suppose my interest in gymnastics is influenced by my disability. I am wheelchair dependent due to Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy. As you can probably guess, gymnastics is even more fascinating to me when compared to the average fan because I cannot even walk and to be able to see you defy gravity time and time again is just that much more incredible to me.  My gymnastics fandom was first inspired by the Magnificent Seven in 1996. Once I watched all seven of those women capture the Gold Medal, I was hooked. I remember buying Dominique Moceanu's autobiography and studying the skills index in the back of the book until I was cross-eyed. A couple of months prior to the 1996 team winning gold, I found out that LSU had a gymnastics team. I have been a loyal follower and fan of the LSU ladies for a good 26 years or...

 I am sure this is rather obvious, but I have not been posting on here as much as I had planned. I was in a writing block phase recently, and this blog has not acted as the right tool to resolve it. In the beginning of the year and toward the end of last year, I thought that the blog would be the answer. I was wrong. You see, as a writer, we go through phases where one tool works better than the other. For the next couple of weeks, I am going to be focusing on posting on a website called The Prose. This site gives me an opportunity to have my writing seen and read and it offers a chance for me to put myself out there... At this point, I am not sure when I will be back on the blog. I am hoping to make a regular return in about 2 months. So come read my stuff on www.Theprose.com

 Hello, there, my people, I have taken this week to focus on a writing contest sponsored by www.biopage.com. I will be uploading my essay to the BioPage website tomorrow. I will post about it on here as well. PLEASE GO AND READ IT!!  I have never won anything in my life, and I would absolutely love it if I were to win a writing contest! This might sound kind of weird, but winning something like that would really boost my confident and alleviate much of my doubt. Thank you so much in advance for your continuing support!!

 Hi, there, everyone.  Let me explain. I have been dealing with a particularly annoying depression episode this week, and I made the decision to take the week off from postings on this page, Monday not included. I should back on my regular schedule come Monday. I am going to be signing up for a writing project/contest on www.biopage.com and the essay will probably be posted here on my blog. It has to be linked to a website, and I figured that linking it here would be the wisest choice. I cannot lie, I am a little nervous about putting my writing out there because there are so many other tremendously talented writers out there. Things like this really put me into a challenging sort of mindset. I figure they are good for me because even if I don't win, (Which I am highly doubtful about) I still am giving myself the opportunity for others to take a peek at my work.  I am also giving other people a chance to judge me as well based on my writing, which is where the nervous par...

 Hello there to all of my blog readers, I want to start out this blog by apologizing for not making a post yesterday. It was one of those days where I just didn't have the motivation to do anything and to be truthful, was not feeling like myself at all. Depression is tricky like that. It will sneak up on you for no reason and make you feel sad and down. I am still sort of feeling off, but I thought I would come on here and say hello. To make up for missing yesterday, I am going to post on Friday.  Even though I don't feel that great, I still feel like I need to keep up with this project. I am not sure what the posts will look like, but we will just roll with it. I am the type of person who just likes to go with the flow and do what I want and wherever my mood takes me... so we shall see.

Happiness is something everyone wants. It's the singular emotion that everyone seems to chase in a circle, but they never can catch it. It's like playing a game of duck duck goose and never getting to the goose. It's elusive. The devil tells us this when we are spinning out of control with sadness and depression. It's something we see in others, but never imagine seeing in ourselves. You see, the depression scratches and claws in an attempt to completely destroy and ravage you. It comes in with that specific plan and agenda and doesn't leave until it is complete.  This leaves you confused and confined by sadness. After about a month or two, you tire of crying until your vision is blurred  You decide to make a change and seek help from a therapist for the sake of your mental health. You realize later that this was the best decision you could've made for yourself. After a few months of investing in yourself, you notice a complete change in your happiness levels. I...

 Ever feel like you are falling with no one there to catch you? Are you scared you may fall and never get back up to return to what you know? That can be a very harrowing and traumatic experience. It may be clinically known as a panic or an anxiety attack. They are relentless and have the ability to throw their victims over the edge and down into a deep hole, which we may clinically refer to as depression.  Certain people who are around you and have not experienced this are going to convince you to get over it and move on. Even though this may sound ugly, and even worse, insensitive, but remember they don't and will never understand. People, by simple nature, are selfish and often have a difficult time putting themselves in other's shoes. They only have the natural capacity to focus on what they have experienced or been through. Sometimes, they will attempt to relate by telling you that they have a relative or close friend going through the same or similar experience and they ...

 Happy Wednesday! I apologize for missing out on a post yesterday! To be honest, I didn't even really end up getting on my computer until the evening, and once I was on the computer, the writing was the last thing I felt like doing. As an independent writer, it seems like I am fighting a constant battle with motivation. I often have to talk to myself and convince myself that what I do is meaningful, even if my audience doesn't even read what I have to say. I am not naive and know that happens. However, for the sake of losing all hope, I write anyway. Fellow writers, please tell me I am not alone in this. There have been some periods in my life where I go months without typing a single word related to projects. When that happens, I argue with myself and say that I need to produce, but sometimes, my mind doesn't listen. During extensive breaks, I often wonder how and when I will ever gain the skill back. It is an everyday fight. Some of the population may see writing as a glo...

 I will be honest right from the beginning. I am not really in the mood to compose anything super deep or as some of my blogs suggest anything unusual. My creative side is still on vacation from the weekend! However, I am sitting here composing this because I realized I have been doing it for three months!! Pretty often, too. I can't lie every now and then, I would skip a day, but then to make up for it, I would make 2 posts in one day! I am not trying to sound arrogant or like I am full of myself, but I am proud of myself for keeping this blog together! When I first created the task, I thought that I wasn't actually going to be able to keep up and keep my word, but alas, I have! What is something you are proud of that you have accomplished and why are you proud? Please feel free to comment down below! I do like interactive blogs!

 It was like it occurred out of a dream She was so excited to go on vacation Because of the nation-wide lockdown She had been stuck in her room With nothing to do When her mom booked the airplane tickets She screamed as though she were thrilled This was going to be unlike any other Place she had been When the plane touched down It was directly on the beach She had never seen such a thing There were red sand crabs in every corner And the sand was of her favorite color A deep blue It was like her mom had read her mind She was dying to finally do something  With her time Now she could sit on the beach And come up with a whole new rhyme

 Life is a wondrous thing, no doubt, especially when you take the time to sit back and think about it. To exist is to be blessed to witness such a thing. It is amazing what our bodies will do to sustain life. We each have a unique journey to travel and we each have our own unique way of surviving life. Having said that, it is no secret that we live in a society that is overly sexualized and ultra-focused on the idea of including love in our lives. We see it on virtually every channel on our televisions. This causes others to feel insignificant if they are not involved in a relationship. I know this feeling all too well because I have spent many years of my life mulling over the fact that no one would ever love me. I felt like a failure for being a virgin and for not experiencing what my friends had done decades earlier than me. Not having been involved with anyone in the intimate sense made me feel like a loser and someone who no one could possibly want. As you can imagine, this to...

 Hey, you guys, I apologize for missing a day with my blogging yesterday. To be honest, it was a nasty and very gloomy day, and it was affecting my mood in a not-so-good way. Because I am wanting to keep up with my blog and writing 4x a week, I am going to post two blogs today! The good news is I am doing MUCH better today! It is an absolutely stunning day today. The sun is shining brightly in the sky. Am I the only one who feels totally inspired and livened by sunny weather? Seriously.. it makes me feel like I should get up and dance, and if I could, I totally would.  I am in the mood and have some creativity cooking so stay tuned!

 Hello, March. This year is just moving right along it seems! It seems like things may be getting a bit better soon. At least that is the hope for more vaccines coming out to reduce the fight with COVID. At this point, I will just be happy to go to a restaurant by June. That is pretty much all I want for my birthday anyway.  It's March. Cerebral Palsy awareness month. Having lived 37 years with it, I have learned to cope in my own unique ways. If you live a disabled life, you know it is really all about adaptation. It really is a slippery slope sometimes, but the hard times truly do increase your growth and make you stronger. You may not see it during your mental breakdown point, but I promise you things do get better. Life breaks us down to show us a new beginning. It sounds silly, but it is so true. You just have to take life second by second. It really helps to see life as a progressive road and to think that you hold the responsibility of keeping your own road map. You dic...

 This blog post is going to be a diversion from my usual. Having been homebound even more lately due to the obvious reasons, I have had to be even more creative than usual. I know that adult coloring is a fad of sorts, but I have been doing it before it was cool. I loved coloring as a kid. I have always found it fun and since I cannot draw for anything, coloring has allowed me to expand my wings a bit more creatively. If you feel like you have exhausted all of your activities, giving coloring a try. You would be surprised at how entertaining it is. 

As writers do, I was looking online at some writing prompts to inspire some work. I found one that intrigued me. Writing about a color. So here we go... It is the color of the spacious sky Where all of the birds fly It is the color of calm Supposed to allow you  to a more peaceful realm To escape all of the present chaos And get your mind right It is one of the elementary Colors on the color wheel It is a common color And more than likely  One of the colors we first learn It is available in many shades And will add an abundance of brightness  To each space

  "To See"  - A poem To see means to open your eyes as wide as possible And see the world around you To explore it with more depth  And perception To see people as humans And trying to live life Through their eyes If only for a second Maybe if we did that We could see life from a totally different lens

 Wow... well.... You see... I was missing from action last week as far as any sort of writing is concerned. This is because Louisiana was pretty much frozen over. We had an INSANE cold snap. This made me very grateful that I do not live anywhere near the regularly cold areas. I do not have any idea how someone could get used to that type of cold on a daily basis. If you can, congratulations, but I never could. We lost electricity for nearly 2 days. As a result, I mainly stayed in my bed and did not move buried under mounds of blankets. It was SO mundane and boring. I was about to go insane, and it would not have been good if that level of insanity was allowed to stew.  Let me tell you... I might be in a mental institute if that were the case. Thank goodness, we are back to normal now more or less. I have never been happier to return to my normal life ever before! It definitely taught me to be more thankful for my everyday circumstances. I guess that is one of the positives tha...

 I watch the words drip from my fingertips Each new stroke on the keyboard works  To form the words To create the magic Which you don't need  A black hat And a rabbit to complete One that takes you to  A different world When you are homebound And cannot travel The one that takes away the tears And allows the happiness to unravel

I still remember when we put out the signs That said you were missing from  Both our home and our hearts Many tears were shed In fact some of the notices Are still damp with tear stains I could not begin to fathom  My life Without the joy you brought me Every single time I would come back home. I miss your kisses on my nose I thought I would have to learn without it Until a new day dawned And my cell phone rang to Tell me that you had been found and were safe I had never cried so many blind tears of joy in life I will always thank the person that found you And provided you with the comfort you needed waiting on my return She is indeed an angel in disguise 

  Rain The clouds are all clustered together  It looks like my worst nightmare Is approaching Right outside of my front door As the clouds start getting darker It feels like it is night instead of day The rain falls With the heaviness Of God  Moving heaven and Earth To bring nurishment  To the nature around us

 I must have the Monday blues today. I am feeling sad, tired, and irritated with no real reason. I think it might be my hormones, but who knows? It was super bowl Sunday yesterday, and I just had a lazy day, as Sundays are usually spent for me. I am hoping I will feel better tomorrow. I will update then...

  You sit on your cold kitchen tile floor in your sweatshirt and sweatpants with a full glass of wine in hand. You are hoping that the wine will somehow cure all which ails you. You know deep down that the alcohol you are you using to cope is not some magical elixir that will make all of your problems go away. Let us be honest, we drink occasionally to make things a little easier on our already claustrophobic mind that is so cluttered that it is screaming for the littlest bits of free space. In the past year, we have all been dealing with things that have the potential to crowd the mind with little relief. It is certainly enough to release the devil that sits in the corner of your mind, yearning for recognition and acceptance. That same devil knows that things have to get pretty tangled for him to be an active participant in your life. You are a busy person, and most of your time is taken devoting time to your work and learning to be an essential part of this crazy society. ...

  The world of Social Media (Poem 2 of 2) This world is so prone to sharing When you look at the online world We can experience each other's lives Through photos and captions Sure it can be ugly and malicious It also offers a great insight  Into the world of the people we care  About and admire I find it fascinating  Sometimes spending hours Browsing other's pages I like to call it the Instagram hole

  Lonely Vibes (A poem) With summer approaching In the coming months We would normally think of sunshine Happiness and even a little getaway But since times have changed There are no more opportunities  To see you and enjoy things we used to This leaves me in a state of dizzying shock Despair and dismay These lonely vibes leave me sad And wishing for constant change

 Good morning, y'all. Welcome to week 8 of blogging!!! I cannot believe it has been eight weeks since I started doing this project! Although I now have decided that a more reduced schedule is the better thing for my mental health, I still have been keeping up with my commitment to this space! This is huge for me. Admittedly, I am very flawed and one of my flaws is setting a goal and then not coming through with the promise because life gets in the way or I don't feel like doing it. It is my sincere hope that you're enjoying it as much as I am. I am going to be doing several different writing activities this week. I am going to make it a goal to provide my readers and followers with some variety. Since I am also working on a third collection of poetry, I think that attempting so much poetry here gave me the confidence I needed to continue my project.  Today marks the beginning of February. 2021 is moving right along. I always say if you don't move with time, it will leav...

Everyday Routine Every day I ride the bus to get From place to place I am familiar with both  The sounds and smells They are a part of my everyday routine Though I treasure my life It sometimes becomes tiresome And my mind wanders Today I am thinking of Taking a train ride Into the mountains  To breathe in the clean air To marvel in the beautiful sights That God has created for us I think about how the wooden Seats may be old and uncomfortable But the peaceful Scenes take me away from My mundane reality If only for a few seconds

  The Girl At Barnes and Noble On particularly rainy and gloomy days I like to spend my days getting lost In the pages of a book To be swallowed in the story But this day was different I was distracted by the girl Who was stocking the books In the young adult section The way her blonde hair Flowed seamlessly over her shoulders At the perfect angle Maybe one day I would be so brave as to talk to her For now, I will just continue to admire from a distance

  Soul Searching In the midst of the sadness Sickness and disgrace We search for a light A bit of a way out A peak of happiness A longing for life To be what we remember Holding on  To what is normal But what is normal, really? But a standard we set  For ourselves Something to achieve And something to reach for Even if we have to extend our Reach to the sky

Good afternoon! I hope y'all had a good weekend! Mine was OK. Very low-key as usual. It is safe to say that my entire life is low-key at the moment. I hate to disappoint anyone who was looking forward to a more creative post from me to start off the week, but to be honest, I am just not feeling it today. I am not feeling well and did not get a healthy round of sleep last night due to pain issues, and I am having headache issues,  I will be back tomorrow with a brighter and more innovative post.

 I am taking a day to chill tomorrow without having to write. That is why you're seeing two posts on my blog today. I want to be able to keep up with my blog goals. I am taking the day to color and just hang out. The NFC championship and AFC games are on this weekend. Even though my Saints are no longer in contention, I am going to pull for the Green Bay Packers and the Bills. I like pulling for the underdogs. Anybody but Brady and Mahomes. :) Gymnastics is also on tomorrow night so that is something to look forward to! See ya Monday!

  Living in isolation The world as portrayed as such a happy place People around you who are laughing and enjoying life While you are sitting in your own black hole Sinking in your own misery Waiting for a bright light To appear Giving you time to shine

 Monday is the chance to begin again. Tuesday is the day to make terrific Wednesday is the day you make your words wonderous. Thursday is the day your work becomes tedious. Friday is the day you look forward to all week and hope that it will be fantastic. Saturday is the day where you get your necessary shopping done Sunday is the day in which you relax and intend to make your upcoming week special.

  The Rainbow The Rainbow It sits on the water's  Edge  Ready to take away the misery Of the storm Excited to put its beautiful Colors on display For the world to see With the hope  That it might bring A smile  To a frown And hope for turning over  A world that is upside down

 Well.. last night, as a Saints fan, my family and I witnessed yet another heartbreaking playoff loss. It wasn't any playoff loss, though. It was a loss to Drew Brees's biggest rival, Tom Brady. They seem like they are always on each other's heels and trying to keep up with each other. They are no doubt two off the greatest to ever play, and Brees being the greatest Saints Quarterback. With rumors of his retirement hanging in the air yet again, I am feeling a bit off today. He and Sean Payton will always be remembered as the two people who gave not only New Orleans hope and something good to look forward to, but the entire state of Louisiana something to look forward to at the moment that we had lost so much.  We do things differently down here. We win and we lose together, but through it all, we stand proudly and we stand strong together. As sad as I am about Drew's curtain call, I am also really excited about our future. In Sean Payton we trust. See ya next season!! 

 It's Friday!! The end of the work week! It is a beautiful day here in Baton Rouge. A little chilly, but nice. I don't know about y'all but nice days like this always make me want to go to the park or the LSU lakes and have a picnic. One day, I might just do that. Not much is on the agenda so far today. Just going to take it easy and then watch some gymnastics tonight. Pretty much a chill day. I might find a series to start watching or something. Hope everyone has a nice day and weekend! Just like that, I am at the end of week 5 for blogging!! See you all on Monday!

  Break Free     We would all like to break free from the chains in life that hold us back, but the single thing holding us back is the how. We don't know how to do it so we search the internet and other people for the answers. This is what we are taught to do in today's culture. We are taught to seek other's advice, but what we really should do is look inside of ourselves. Think of it like this.. Our life and the choices that we make represent our mirror image. Meaning that your attitude and the choices surrounding it are what make up who you are and what you are composed of. So perhaps the answer is just stepping back to take a look at ourselves and figure out what we can do to break away from the hardships and the things that put a hold on our lives. I know it is difficult, especially in the crazy times we are living in now because the options are limited. However, I have always stood firm on the fact that self-discovery is your most important attribute. Every seed of ...

  The Funeral It was a typical reaction To the day of death Everyone around me wearing Black and stifling back Their tears  As they greet me It is almost as if they  Think their tears will trigger me The usual speeches  Were presented Talking about what a good person He was What wonderful  And admirable things he had done. If only they knew what went  On behind closed doors

The Rhythm of Winter Wake up And my feet hit the cold Tile floor I tiptoe carefully As to not become Colder My whole body shakes And shivers from the Rhythm of winter The windows are Fogged up As the frost envelops them I need to bundle up  So that I can go outside And start my day But the thought of the chill And the Rhythm of winter Makes me want to stay  Where it is warm and cozy But I know I must Keep going Because the Rhythm of  Winter is not going to stop

 Welcome to week 5! It's the start of a new week, so let's do our best to make it a great one! Today, I will be writing about a pretty universal topic. Weather. It is something we all experience to varying degrees, so, therefore, anyone can relate! I wish I look outside my window And I see the winter's gloom Taking over my space I wish I could be in any other Place Whisk me away to an island Where the palm trees Sway in the wind Dancing with the rhythm of the waves And is forever connecting with the ocean I just want to be able to rest  Where the weather feels like The warmth of an oven

 Well, it's the end of the work and writing week for me!!! I am happy that I will just get to chill and watch the NFL playoff games this weekend!! My Saints play on Sunday afternoon, and I am praying with all of my might that they win!! Also IT'S GYMNASTICS night tonight!!! That's right. College gymnastics is back on TV, and I could not be more excited if I tried! This is probably the time of the year I am most grateful for the luxury of cable tv! Between the NFL and gymnastics, I get so happy and excitied that I am lucky enough to be able to see the meets on TV. As much as I wish I could go to the LSU meet tonight, I know that it is safer to just stay home and enjoy them. Plus, we are having some cold weather here so I am just better off inside anyway! I feel like I am blabbing now so let me just wish you a good weekend, and I will see you on the other side on Monday!!

  I saw you first That morning I woke up feeling different There was a bit of pep in my step I had more confidence  Than I had had in weeks There was something About today that made me think I had done my hair And fixed my eyes It was almost like I knew I had my eyes on the prize Then I saw you I jumped in surprise Not believing that you had  Found my eyes It was backward at first But somehow in the end I knew you would be mine

 It's a poetry kind of day! Today, you will see my poetry talents.I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday! That Day at the Cafe' I will always remember Meeting you at that small cafe' Everything so perfectly placed Plants in the window And a fireplace to our right Everything needed to create The cozy sort of vibe It had been raining So our view was somewhat Obstructed by the tiny droplets on the windows But that didn't matter Seeing you smile  And Enjoy life  Was worth the less-than-desirable  Day As you gingerly sipped your Cofee I noticed all of your fear Fade away I will always cherish the day we met In the cafe'

 Today's blog post is going to be a prompt about dancing. I feel that dancing is a widely underappreciated form of art. I say that because it is easy for us to admire dance from afar without conceptually realizing the amount of work that goes into dance. Dancers, especially professional ones, are very hard workers. They have extraordinary flexibility and copious amounts of grace all rolled into one person. In many ways, dancers remind me a lot of gymnasts.  They are very similar in terms of dedication.  Enough talk about the actual art... let's get onto the prompt.. Imagine it is a perfectly sunny day. You have the top down in your convertible. You pump up your favorite artist and song on the radio. Even though you have never claimed to have singing skills, but you're so into the music that you're singing at the top of your lungs. Even when you get stuck in traffic, you don't even care who hears you. Your toes are tapping, and you look at your arms and notice that t...

 Imagine something loving you as much as a dog. They don't see your flaws. They see you as their caregiver and for that, they love you unconditionally. They make you laugh in hard times and cuddle you in the hard times. They can require a lot of your love and care from time to time, but they are definitely worth it.  I have grown up with dogs so I have always been so fortunate to witness their love and care. If you have never owned a dog and are thinking of doing so, please do! You will not regret it!

 WE MADE IT!!! Happy New Year!!! Hope your year is off to a great start!! Let's try and make this year a good one!!! As it is Friday, I will see you guys again on Monday!!!