i discovered the DONA website today. i am relieved to have a more solid starting line. at elizabeth and mandy's suggestions, i am beginning my journey into the field of midwivery by researching the requirements of doula certification. there is a host of books to read, workshops to attend and births to witness before i will be close to certification ( Read more... )

i'd just like to say, for the record, that i am still confused about money and taxes- huh?- i'm inclined to think that dollars are a life-sustaining resource... but why?
and then... faith. surrendur... calm... soothe... relax... it's just a game, a frame of mind, here i am, playing to win... so i've already won.

contemplating twists of fate so ( Read more... )

the past no longer reflects
the pleasant aftereffects
of that kiddy kind of love
i can't miss those aspects

all of everything is only temporary
some of something is legendary
less of others, more of us,
truth is not solitary

these dreams, the pain,
my young self
i can't believe
i have to grow up

i didn't know
all i had to let go
would include you
and our little show

please try to understand
i'm doing what i can
to make the most of this
so i can see you again

by now, i thought this would make sense
but i'm still in suspense
what are we gonna be now
can i get rid of my defenses

i would like to
get away from
all the inside
inside of me