Heart2ink by Amie

I could feel its heartbeat, and I ate whatever it craved, I am gradually becoming selfless, my body is changing, and I am now a woman, I have now bonded with this tiny fetus inside of me and it gets bigger every day. Every day I get on my knees and pray this journey of life and death becomes successful, I can't wait to see, carry and nurture a mini-me. Days turned into weeks, and weeks months so I started to shop for my beloved baby, the other day I ran a scan, and my baby was healthy and kicking, I felt thankful and quickly dash to the mall to get the necessary items I and my baby would be needing, I got clothes, flasks, diapers cream, toys, shoes, and so many items. I wouldn't say the journey is one without thorns as there are some days I felt weak and irritated by my once favorite food, I guess you know the hassle that comes with being pregnant. As a picture lover, I would take pictures of each progress we make, the funny moment, and especially how my body changed so rapidly...

It was on the 28th of October, 2022 at exactly 12:30 am, Debbie woke up that midnight feeling unhappy.  Source It was her 28th birthday, and unlike other birthdays this one was different, she felt like a loser simply because she felt she wasn't doing enough and today is another reminder that she was getting older, most of her mates were married with kids, and others work in a very big firm and living the lives of their dreams. The Birthday depression is knocking at her door. Debbie couldn't help but lay low in her bed to cry her eyes out, immediately her phone buzzed, it was a message from Jane her friend. "Hey Debbie, I've been trying to reach you since, how are you doing? Michael has proposed, babe we have a wedding to plan, please beep me as soon as you see this." She stared at the message for about 2 minutes, with tears rolling down her cheeks. "Wow, congrats", she managed to reply, she immediately turn off her phone and began to question her God, ...

Source I see "toxicity" in this picture. Have you ever come across Amanita Muscaria which is a toxic mushroom? Toxicity is detrimental to our health. This article is not about Amanita Muscaria, but as you read further you'd understand the need for the comparison. According to the  oxford language dictionary , toxicity means the quality of being very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way. Are humans toxic? Yes! Plants or fungi aren't the only toxic living things in the world, humans can be toxic too. What are toxic traits? Toxic traits are negative attitude that causes pain or discomfort to people around us. Here are some examples of toxic traits. Manipulation Self-centeredness Arrogance, Rude, and disrespectful. Perfectionism Judgmental Controlling/ violent. To mention but a few, just like the Amanita muscaria, though good-looking yet deadly, we might be physically beautiful yet our toxic traits might be deadly to those around us. The Amanita muscaria...

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”- Henry Brooks Adams. Image designed using  canvas My dear Teacher you are; T-houghtful E-ncouraging A-miable C-ourageous H-ardworking E-nergetic R-esourceful. Thank you for teaching me, Guiding and encouraging me, You tolerated my excesses and weaknesses, I admire your industriousness and selflessness. Mother of all professions, Patient and full of tender affections, You eliminated my fears, With your message so dear thru the years. You held my hands and led the way, You scolded me that I may never go astray, You praised me that I may be motivated, Even when I felt frustrated. You are my doctor, Caring, compassionate, and kind, You are my instructor, Knowledgeable, affectionate, and mild. My model and mentor, Extraordinary and brave, I always look up to you thru your examples and lessons, Though your job is challenging you never rant and rage. Hopeful, powerful, and resourceful, You always find exciting ways...