by Stacey Herrera | Sep 9, 2014 | Essays
For as long as I can remember, I have always tiptoed into the swimming pool. First I stand on the edge daring myself to dive in. Then I stick one toe in to test the temperature. By the time I have finally willed myself to take the plunge I refuse to jump, instead I...
by Stacey Herrera | Aug 28, 2014 | Blog
“The one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person.” ― Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters Sometimes the person you love doesn’t love you. Or maybe they do...
by Stacey Herrera | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” — Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) I have been a reader my entire life. And I’ve learned that there is something of value to be found in every book. From children’s books to adult fiction,...
by Stacey Herrera | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog
You were born into relationships – your mother, father, sister, brother, and a myriad of extended family members… that you probably don’t remember choosing. Before the age of 7, you were assigned an identity. This identity is a collection of thoughts,...
by Stacey Herrera | Jul 16, 2014 | Blog
My mother is the queen of clean. In that way, I’m not my mother’s child. But one thing I do know is, a made bed changes the energy of the entire room. As a child, we were required to make our beds every single day (even if we were running late). My mother...
by Stacey Herrera | Jul 15, 2014 | Blog
I’ve come to learn in my forty years of “infinite” wisdom that personal boundaries are vital. If you think you can get away without setting them or abiding by them for that matter, you’re dead wrong. Although I have to admit, I am not in love with rules. In fact, I...
