“The world waits in hopes to see, One little flaw on my identity, Will perfection point them to You, Or will this nature prove You true?” I have been employed by a variety of places over the years. From retail to clerical, education to janitorial – all have held a unique list of responsibilities. Though … Continue reading Holding to My Way
Author: Christa Madrid
The Crave Factory
My mom took my sister-in-law and I to a fun and feminine sweets shop called The Crave Factory a couple months ago. Decorated in pink and white, it is one of the cutest “girl” shops I have ever seen. Glass show cases display delectable pastries, cakes, and brownies. Displayed on the counter top are three-tiered cakes, … Continue reading The Crave Factory
To Be Elastigirl
One of my favorite animations is The Incredibles. Something about the family unit working together to uphold good and defeat evil makes me cheer them on! Throughout the movie, I could wish to be any one of the characters, able to overcome any obstacle that came my way. Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible, with his … Continue reading To Be Elastigirl
Two Mites
Two tiny eyes peered from the hole in the stone wall, flitting this way and that as they searched. At last the owner of those eyes ventured from his darkened abode and stole across the hard, cold stone floor. His silent little paws moved him toward the base of a rustic wooden cabinet in the … Continue reading Two Mites
God’s Wardrobe
I have never enjoyed spending time at the mall. I get cranky wandering around the vast expanse of tile flooring, passing what seems to be a thousand shops shouting that their goods are the best. I have nothing against people, but shopping and practicing my dodging skills while saying “excuse me” multiple times is not … Continue reading God’s Wardrobe
Mouse in the House
I lived for a short while in a full-sized trailer home out in the country. Not far out of town, it was bigger and quieter than the apartment that I had lived in before. It wasn’t without its quirks, however. Wolf spiders enjoyed making an appearance in the fall. Deep ruts appeared in my dirt … Continue reading Mouse in the House