This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Vulnerable I care about what others think. It doesn’t often influence my actions but it can influence how I decide to feel about myself. Sometimes my personal opinions, beliefs and actions-though right and good in my mind-might expose me to ridicule or harsh judgment from others. That’s the way it will always be in life for everyone. I’ve never been good at letting things roll off my shoulders. I replay unfair even... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Does he really have to grow up? Conversations with Obi Wan: “You break my heart mom.” “I do?” “Yeah!” “But what did I do?” “You maked me so happy” “Oh, well then I don’t think I broke your heart. If I break your heart that means I make you sad. But if I melt your heart than that means I make you happy.” “Oh. Well den my heart is melting cause I love y... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Super Paper Mario Cake I was introduced to the world of video gaming when I was seven. Super Mario Brothers was the first game I played and I still love any game with the Mario brothers in it. I’ve evidently passed my enjoyment of gaming down to my sons - Obi Wan requested a Mario cake for his birthday. I envisioned Super Paper Mario jumping up to hit a coin block, and it turned out just the way I pictured: Can you believe my... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Tainted Perception If you’ve been around this blog long enough, you may have gathered that I was not a happy teen. My later teenage years, when I was 17 and 18 years old were pretty good. I was coming out of a deep depression and gaining a new perspective on life, although I was still far from finished (and ever will be) with my mental battles. But before that time, things seemed very bleak. I remember many days where I would... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens One Hundred Twenty Five Did you know, that in the span of approximately 6 minutes and 23 seconds (give or take a tad), a 7 year old boy can take one hundred and twenty five pictures with a slow, 7 year old, Kodak Point and Shoot Camera? Here we have something a bit abstract and artistic Here we have an attempt at self photography The ever so important, leaning tower of Pillows. (Somebody give us a couch with sewn on pillows, please... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Sassypants This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Sassypants There’s a lot to love about my little girl. Her natural golden ringlets are just the beginning: I don’t have to touch her hair. It does that all on its own. I’m jealous! Her little kisses accompanied by an exaggerated MUH!! Her love affair with milk… …and the resulting milk gut. The way [...] Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Would you want to read this story? This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Would you want to read this story? I mean, I’m going to go for publication of the story regardless but I’m curious If I’ve got a decent summary so far. It is certainly not polished so tips are welcome from you English majors. “I must be the most uninformed [...] Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens The thing about Depression It’s kind of like being caught unaware in a thunder storm. You’re walking along on a bright sunny day with a light breeze blowing in your hair and billowing clouds in the distance. You’re busy with this and that and only take a little notice when the clouds begin to cover the sky. They still look white and harmless in any case. The day passes on and soon, because evening is drawing nigh y... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens Fit for His Needs I learned a very beautiful truth tonight. We are like flowers in a garden and the experiences life hands us shift around us like the seasons. Because of things that happen life may become gray, we may even feel as dead as the earth in winter, but there is always a spring on the horizon. A time to grow again and to fortify ourselves against the dark times that are ceaseless in their return. I am a person with so many... Read Full Story

This is a post from: summersnook.com Copyright Summer Owens I tried to be nice I tried to catch those annoying mice in live traps but they just wouldn’t have it, so two days ago I set out the quick snap traps. Two down and probably more to go. In other news, Obi Wan graduated Kindergarten today. He is thrilled to be done with school, but I had to explain that it wasn’t forever. He is going back in the fall and he’s not happy about it. I don’t know why. He has a good ti... Read Full Story