Author: Connie Perez

I’ve always prided myself on being the patient one. Unshakable calm. A Zen master. Seriously, I could wait forever—whether it was for a delayed flight or for a friend to finish telling me their entire life story (and I mean every detail). Patience’s been my superpower. But lately I’ve noticed my patience isn’t what it…

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow—how sweet. A day to celebrate love in all its forms, especially the kind that doesn’t rely on chocolates, flowers, or a fancy dinner. (Although, I wouldn’t mind those, especially the chocolate!) But shouldn’t that be every day? It should. But okay, tomorrow’s all about the little things that make love truly…

You know those friendships that last decades? The kind that feel like an old, worn-in sweater you pull out of your closet—familiar, reliable, and always there when you need it most? Let me tell you, in a world where people tend to come and go faster than the latest viral trend, these long-lasting bonds are…

Yesterday, I had in mind what I wanted to post about this morning. But life did what it tends to do. It threw a curveball. And now, it’s fitting I post about how fleeting life really is. It’s wild how quickly life can change. You’re here for a blink, then gone. We think we have…

Today’s post is dedicated to my partner in crime, “my ride or die.” Yesterday marked 37 years of marriage (and 41 together, but who’s counting?), and I couldn’t feel more blessed. Some days, it feels like a lifetime ago, and other days, it seems like just yesterday. Perspective on time can really feel crazy. One…

I was thinking about this a couple of days ago—how easy it is to try to control everything, to make life go my way, and how often that leads to stress and frustration. And it reminded me of…you guessed it…one of my favorite quotes: “There are only two kinds of people: those who say to…

Firstly, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the devastating wildfires, as well as the responders working tirelessly to combat them. May God’s mercy and strength be with all those impacted and involved in this journey. And speaking of journeys, the other day, I was watching a scene from the classic cowboy movie…

We welcome 2025 with heavy hearts as we witness the tragic beginning of this year and the senseless loss of lives. Yet, even in this moment of sorrow, there is an opportunity for renewal. A chance to reset, reflect, and restart. Welcome to the beginning of a fresh chapter… and a new generation! If you’re…

And just like that! As the year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on all the usual things—growth, lessons learned, goals reached—and then there’s the other part of me that’s just wondering where all the socks I lost went. Seriously, if anyone has a portal to the Land of Missing Laundry, please let…

Fa, la, la, la, la…egg nog, poinsettias, gifts, and let’s not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season. Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Born in a humble manger in Bethlehem, Jesus’ life changed everything, and His message still touches our hearts today. He was the light that came into the world,…