FAQ Friday

In an earlier post I mentioned that this time around I'm going to be more authentic and more Keiani. In my attempt to make this a reality, I'm introducing FAQ Fridays! During these blog posts, I will explore a little deeper, who I am and why I blog. This section will also be used for bloggers that want to share their story.

FAQ: why do you blog?

Blogging is for me what alcohol is for some. It's therapeutic. Blogging allows me to speak my mind, share my thoughts and have a voice in this world where often times many of us are left unnoticed. It also allows me to better my stress. As a mom with a full time job completing my masters degree and involved in so many side projects, life becomes demanding at time, to offset this, I take to blogger to release.

FAQ: how is it being a single mother?

I'd be lying if I said every day is easy. BUT, I love it! I love the challenge of raising my daughter, teaching her new things and watching her develop into an amazing young lady. I do get lonely and sometimes I sit and wonder how it would be different if her dad and I stayed together, but the support and love she gets from both our families, is just the right balance! Plus, I'm comforted by the fact that I won't be single for ever. (Fingers crossed)

FAQ: what is your parenting style?

Open, creative and modern. OK let's clear one thing up, I discipline my kid. No I don't spank her often, nor do I throw things at her, but I teach her discipline. Growing up, I quickly recognized how much more tragic it was for privileges to be taken away than for me to get "spanking" and with this guide, I teach my daughter. She loves watching Barbie and the dream house on my tablet so when she starts being ridiculous, there goes the priviledge! She's four and at a time where she's curious about everything not only that she repeats whatever she hears, which has become my biggest heartache. I want to filter the things she say especially in public but I don't want her to feel like she does have a voice. This is still a work in progress but hopefully we can figure something out.

FAQ: you seem happy, are you really happy?

Happiness is a choice. And every morning I wake up, I stop and give God thanks for my blessings. I can ask for so much more in life, but I have been blessed beyond measure that it would be selfish of me not to show my gratitude for the blessings I have in my life. I am happy,  I love where I am in life and love even more the opportunities for growth. I love life and enjoy every moment of it.

There you have it, four of the most frequently asked questions I receive. Do you have a question for me? Leave them in the comments and the will be answered next week. Until next time, have a great weekend!

Anni
Living life

It's Going to be Different this Time Around

I'm honestly so stoked to be back to my laptop. Stalking blogs, connecting with new bloggers, indulging in the hours of stress free bliss surfing the interwebs. And while I am excited to be back, I am also a bit nervous. This time, I want to be different! I want to be original, authentic and me. The real me. The me that cries some mornings because I am overwhelmed by the amount of things that I am responsible for doing. The me that sometimes finishes two bottles of Jacob's Creek Chardonnay on my own. The me that lets my daughter eat popsicles for breakfast some times, just so that I can have a break sans the whining. This time its going to be different.

I've always been a lover of quotes, especially those ones that leave you feeling like a decision must be made. Last week in my boss's farewell speech he made the statement "change is painful, failure is painful; its up to us to choose our pain". Change is hard, its uncomfortable and for many it can be painful. But the benefits of changing the way you do things to a process that is more efficient and more effective goes beyond the pain you would experience.

That being said. I promise to change and get uncomfortable and make the rest of my life the best of my life and I encourage you to do the same.


Happy Sunday!
Ms. Jazzy