Today I am learning something new. This does not separate this day from any other day! I have not quite figured this out and I know it will be a work in progress. I don't mind if no one follows my blog. I don't mind if it becomes famous (which I doubt); either way, I hope I can use it to vent, celebrate and just be myself. I will try to write everyday.
Today I am tired. My throat hurts and the tip of my tongue hurts. My mom always told me that when the tip of your tongue hurts, it means you recently deprived yourself of something you really wanted. Using that theory, I am surprised the tip of my tongue doesn't hurt more often. Really, it has been a long time since I felt physically healthy.
There was a time in my life when I felt physically healthy yet an emotional trainwreck. On the bright side, I am glad to say that is no longer the case. I am sure the physical symptoms are stress-related. With four kids, a business and a bachelor's degree in progress, what can I expect?
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About Me
- Marlena
- I have four children: Alexis is 14, Mercedes is 8, Dominic is 4 and Ashlyn is 2. I had Alexis when I was only 14 myself; I have struggled to instill values and decison making skills in her with hope that she won't make the same mistakes that I did. Not that she's a mistake! I owe most all my acomplishments to her and I thank God for her everyday! I am a devoted Christian; My faith is my wheelchair: when I am weak it carries me and when I am strong I can carry the weak with it; I love to learn and grow; I am always searching for the truth; I am working on a Bachelor of Arts degree; my major is Communications. I haven't chosen my minor yet. I am considering Political Science or Economics. I can admit when I am wrong, but I won't back down when I am right. My ultimate goal is to do whatever God calls me to do: specifically to help other teen parents succeed. I try to contribute significantly to organizations such as Parent Pathways and I volunteer at Florence Crittenton School for teen mothers. I hope to open my own charity in the future. Above all, I strive for compassion as opposed to superiority, inspiration as opposed to pity and diligency as opposed to despair.