A Noble Vocation

It goes without saying that teaching is one of the most noble of life's vocations, yet it is one of the least appreciated professions worldwide, and even worse, the least rewarded. "Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good...

Puzzles of Life

As I ironed my outfit for today, my niece told me a story about her friend whom they left at school. She had to stay there while the rest of them went home for the two weeks school break because her father was punishing her for hanging out with boys at her former(mixed) school. I am also told...

Poverty

"Poverty is not an accident. Like slavery and apartheid, it is man-made and can be removed by the actions of human beings." ~Nelson Mandela Honestly, poverty is one word that I now think has the wrong definition. Its not lacking what you need and sleeping hungry because your broke. Leave alone those in disaster stricken...

Mom Goals

Capricorn (December 22nd to January 20th) You’re the classic mom. If anybody is going to fit into the mold of a “classic” parent, it’s definitely you. You cook for your kids because you love to, you’re the kind of person who wants to be there to pick them up from school, and read them a...

Random Thoughts 4

Dear Diary friends, I just wanna rant a bit. Its about the things we girls don't get about the boys we meet. Yes, they are boys because a grown man doesn't disrespect a woman like this. At least I wanna believe that until proven otherwise. Well, here's what my issue is. Every boy is the...

Diamonds

I believe so much now, more than ever before that there is a diamond inside each of us. And every single person in your life intends to explore and harvest the mine you are. Some will be blind to your beauty because like real diamonds, we are each covered in earth. Those who don't have...