Let the ritual begin
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under Post-grad, The Real World
I’ve had a really hard time blogging this summer because I’ve been in limbo and I hate being in limbo. It’s tough to be inspired when I’m not moving forward. Hell, it’s tough to be inspired when I don’t leave the house for days on end.
Also, I don’t like blogging about how much I hate [...]
Tags: blogging, Cambridge, change, emotional breakdown, Mom, moving, whining
When will I be strong enough?
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under The Real World
This is the time of year when I take stock of my life, the people in it, my achievements, my failures, my responsibilities, and try to make some sense of where I’m going. Many people do this at New Year’s, but because of my mom, I do it during the month of May.
In 2004, that [...]
Tags: Mom, motherless daughter
What if my helicopter parent is no longer hovering?
Posted by Cassandra | Filed under Family, Generation Y
As a young woman, a university student and a member of Generation Y, it’s impossible to get away from conversations about parents and, in particular, mothers.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my dad. And I’m sure most people love their dads too. But there’s something different and special about mothers.
My friends and colleagues complain about [...]
Tags: Mom, motherless daughter
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