About Me
Let's Get Acquainted
I'm not defined by what I do, but by who I love and how I live. Sure, I wear many hats – daughter, sister, mother, friend, aunt, niece, cousin, and proud grandma – but at my core, I'm a simple soul who finds joy in dog-eared books, steaming cups of coffee, belly laughs, and the whisper of wind through trees.
Life hasn't exactly rolled out the red carpet for me. It's been more like a roller coaster designed by someone with a twisted sense of humor. I've been knocked down so many times I've lost count, but here's the thing – I'm resilient. Each time life tried to keep me down, I got back up, dusted myself off, and kept going.
During my darkest moments, I found sanctuary in three things: God, books, and coffee (not necessarily in that order on my worst days). I devoured words from writers like Erwin McManus, Dr. Caroline Leaf, and Napoleon Hill, letting their wisdom seep into my soul like morning light through windows. Call me a personal growth junkie – I'm addicted to becoming better, wiser, stronger, smarter, braver. Books became my mentors when I had none.
Looking back, I realize I learned most of life's important lessons the hard way. Nobody handed me a manual for navigating divorce, managing money, dating after heartbreak, or setting boundaries. Instead, I learned by capsizing my boat – repeatedly. But you know what? Each time I went under, I came up stronger. Because drowning wasn't an option, and fear doesn't get to win. Not in my story.
Sometimes, becoming who you're meant to be costs you – relationships, comfort zones, material things. I lost plenty along the way. But I needed to choose her – this evolving version of myself – over everything else. It was non-negotiable.
What I craved most during those tough times was simple: a cup of coffee with someone who "got it." Someone who'd been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. That's why I'm here now, sharing my story with you. Think of this as our virtual coffee date, where we can laugh, cry, and figure out this crazy thing called life together.
A few things you should know about me: I'm never without my pearls – they're my daily reminder that beauty can come from pain. I wear them while doing everything from grocery shopping to gardening because life's too short to save anything for "special occasions." Coffee is my love language, books are my escape, and God is my anchor.
So here I am – a God-fearing, coffee-loving, book-reading, pearl-wearing work in progress.
