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The Sea and other Happy Pills

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There are a few things that can switch my mood from sulky to happy, a.k.a the things I like. One would be the morning sun and how it warms both my heart and my skin. I love how it gives me the feeling of a new beginning. A clean slate. It's Lamentations 3:22-23 presented artistically right in front of my eyes, and oh man, I won't have it any other way. A genuine conversation can do the trick, too. I mean, I know if it's just one of those canned interchanges of predictable questions and shallow answers. While this is convenient and can save us from awkward situations, the truth is, a real and strong human connection doesn't grow out of mere small talk. Right? It has to move a little deeper than that. Those who care enough to stay, listen, and offer a certain level of vulnerability get the real deal.  And it makes me happy every time I get one. And then, the sea. As a kid, the first magical creature I managed to draw was a mermaid. But I love the sea and the sound that it...

Fast Forward to July 28, 2030

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In 10 years, I'll be 34, and I have two possibilities in mind as to where I'd like myself to be. One. I'd like to be in a spacious home with white walls and windows adorned with white lace curtains. It's morning, and the entire house is filled with calming sunlight. I specifically love the kitchen because I spent hours studying and cooking, trying to come up with the best dishes for my kids and the love of my life (yaaaz). Though a hands-on mom, I have my own "art space" where I do all things creative. I am a blogger, illustrator, and occasionally, a motivational speaker for women. In the living room, we keep this black Yamaha grand piano. It'll be a family "tradition" to gather in the evening, pray together, and sing some worship songs before going to bed. I'm sure I'll be playing the acoustic guitar. But then, if not... Two. I'd like to be in my own home, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate while reading a really good book. It's Sat...