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Learning the Lesson this time
So school starts soon, and all 3 will be in pivotal grades, K, 3rd, and 6th (now at the middle/high school). They also all start on...
Monica Odom
Aug 12, 20212 min read
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Who you talking to?
Yeah, you read that with an attitude, huh? That's usually how it's given. Lol Communication skills are hard to come by when you grow up...
Monica Odom
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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You in the kitchen, but are you putting in the work?
So I'm not one to preplan content. I usually have a general idea for a topic only to get redirected when I sit down at the computer. ...
Monica Odom
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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It's the Forgiveness for ME!!!
Forgiveness has been on my mind this week. Yeah, I know we talk about forgiving others, but I ain't worried about them. I'm talking...
Monica Odom
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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My Baby Is 6 Months Old💕
What baby, Mon!?!? This blog, silly! LOL I've been nurturing this thing for 6 whole months, and just like any birthing experience, it...
Monica Odom
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Creating space for more
I'm on vacation this week but I wanted to share some photos. Most of you know I'm in Japan until next summer. This week I've seen parts...
Monica Odom
Jun 17, 20211 min read
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Don't forget to change the water
If you love fresh flowers, you know you have to change the water from time to time if you want them to last. Otherwise mold will start...
Monica Odom
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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Time for a change
Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are in disarray that every negative habit is amplified? For some people it's rage. Others...
Monica Odom
Jun 3, 20213 min read
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Lower The Net
Parenting, marriage, and life in general, I guess, are akin to walking a tight rope to me as long as you have supportive family and...
Monica Odom
May 27, 20214 min read
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Yeah, 'Bag Lady' hit different now
This song has been in my head allllllllll week. Makes sense though, because last week I kinda opened the door to how I got started on...
Monica Odom
May 13, 20212 min read
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Healing, a necessary mess
Healing is a hot topic lately. It's all over social media. The books, the memes. Therapy is being talked about and encouraged. The level...
Monica Odom
May 6, 20212 min read
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Monday Musings: It's ok to live your dream
So I shared this in my IG stories yesterday: It was just a passing thought after listening to the May messages from @theoverflo and...
Monica Odom
May 2, 20211 min read
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Boundary violator? Who, me?!?
There are a lot of conversation around boundaries lately. How we should uphold ours and people should respect ours, but what about other...
Monica Odom
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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'Changes' is a theme obviously
I missed yall. Like for real, it feels like forever ago since I wrote something. (Seriously I checked.) But here we are talking about it...
Monica Odom
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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Ever-changing, Transforming, Evolving.
So I'm the type of person who is always striving to do better. To be better. Honestly it drives some people close to me bonkers. The...
Monica Odom
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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I Didn't Make It...
So I said I was gonna write in May, but I didn't make It. The entire month of May, I navigated the challenges of my own mental health and the mental health of those around me and I didn't have the capacity to write about It. I fought the fight alone most days, but those who check on me constantly, like Mon, and the K-Squad, saw the spiral happening in real time and finally my homegirl said when are you going to call your therapist because this isn't you friend! I meet with my

MichelleRena
Jun 13 min read
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2026 - Revelation
Once you know, you can't unknow. So be careful when you ask for things to be revealed, if you aren't prepared to deal with the revelation.
Monica Odom
May 81 min read
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Book Review: The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson
Favorite quote: "I never really did fall out of love. I just learned to live without her."
Monica Odom
Apr 302 min read
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Book Review: The Perfection of A Moment by Kimberly Brown
Favorite Quote: "I'm not perfect, but she'll always get the best parts of me." - Hiram asking Mr. and Mrs. Solomon for their blessing to propose to Ximena.
Monica Odom
Apr 232 min read
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