Karla's Chronicles

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!!!