STORYBOOKS AND HOW THEY SHAPED ME

Today I want to share: Pictured:  Eight year old me in my itchy white crinoline dress while pozole brewed in the background. Because every 8 year old totally wants Pozole for their birthday. 1995. San Diego. North Park Community Park. Home of the North Park Water Tower. Story Time: For those who read my “Rainbow Fish” story, this is a part deux to that tale. It was my eighth birthday, and as I mentioned in that story, I unwrapped my very first book. But wait… it wasn’t just

Today I want to share: Pictured: Second to left. Ten year old me forcing a smile while wearing my first public shoulder less outfit. Terrifying to say the least.  1997. San Diego. Balboa Park. Story Time: Today for Valentine’s Day💖I want to share a book that helped remind me about self love. Knowing that what we view as imperfections are really our strengths and the gateways towards helping others overcome challenging situations. My mother thought it would be a good idea to