This time of year, I always think of youDuring those cold days when the sun melts into the sky
And I wonder if you think of me too
And if you're happy where you are
It's like I had another life back then
Playing hopscotch down the block, trying to catch that rainbow
Knowing your hand was always mine to hold
When I love yous meant forever and goodbyes were just promises that you'd be back someday
And I could hate you for leaving
But, really, I just wish you'd stay
You always said "Don't look back"
That regrets are a waste of time
You could spend all your days chasing the sun until one day you wake up
And life has passed you by
It's like I had another life back then
Playing hopscotch down the block, trying to catch that rainbow
Knowing your hand was always mine to hold
When I love yous meant forever and goodbyes were just promises that you'd be back someday
And I could hate you for leaving
But, really, I just wish you'd stay
Stay, just stay, for a little while longer
Let's talk about all those good times once moreIt's nice feeling this wayIt's nice hoping you'll stay It's like I had another life back then
Playing hopscotch down the block, trying to catch that rainbow
Knowing your hand was always mine to hold
When I love yous meant forever and goodbyes were just promises that you'd be back someday
And I could hate you for leaving
But, really, I just wish you'd stay It's like I had another life back then
Playing hopscotch down the block, trying to catch that rainbow
Knowing your hand was always mine to hold
When I love yous meant forever and goodbyes were just promises that you'd be back someday
And I could hate you for leaving
But, really, I just wish you'd stay
What do I like/love about my body? This is huge and so not simple forme to write about. It took many, many years for me to own that there are thingsI do like about my body. First, I’d like to share a little more about me. I am48 years young, recently married to the love of my life, and I grew up withjuvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA.) I contracted JRA when I was three and gotthe most aggressive kind, where it ravaged every joint, made my young body lookold, with small fingers, short arms and an uneven gait; I’m also bionic withknee and hip replacements. As a kid, teen and young adult, my parents trekkedme to tons of doctors, where they poked, prodded, examined, stared at, pricked,x-rayed, medicated and splinted me to make me hurt less. All this was done tomy body, and often, the focus was on the joint/parts that were most inflamed. Awrist this week, a hip next year. Living with arthritis can feel like aroller coaster. I learned to disappear. I went into my head a lot and forgot mybody. I wanted to escape the pain and stares.
This week has been an unbelievably exciting one, friends. After my newest xoJane piece was published, I received several emails from readers. They all touched me, naturally, but what I wasn't expecting was for people to identify so strongly with my words and with my story. Thanks to readers like Nazanin, I learned a valuable lesson. Nazanin writes...
Thank you, Nazanin, for such a great nugget of advice. I was just talking with my friend Claire about this the other day. Sometimes, we find ourselves in a rut, where we trick ourselves into believing that we are -- without a doubt -- the only people on the planet who have ever felt the way we feel or have experienced what we have. I've felt like that for such a long time. But like Claire said, we all have our own issues that we bring to the table when it comes to relationships. So maybe it's about learning to integrate them into our lives as opposed to trying desperately to push them out of our lives. What do you think, friends? xoxo
Yikes! Can you believe it's the last day of November? The beginning of December has always felt like the start of the holiday season for me, and when I came across these festive cookies, I nearly had visions of sugar plums dancing in my head. 
So, I'm wondering: Is it just human nature to be jealous? Or does society program us to develop those green eyes of jealousy? Are you a jealous person, friends? How have you overcome jealousy in the past? Any tips? xoxo
Today's giveaway is from Vicki of Nite Owl Studio, a great boutique full of unique and affordable invitations and ensembles. She creates the perfect card for every occasion, including anniversaries, birth announcements, graduations and retirements. And her luggage tags, coasters and iPad sleeves are totally customizable. How cool is that?
So, after four years of blogging, I am so proud of what So About What I Said has become -- a safe, welcoming place where we can come together, share our stories and most importantly, be who we are. And to keep a good balance, we also indulge in more light-hearted fare. As a blogger, I'm always brainstorming ways to blend the two -- the serious with the fun -- into one powerful punch, which is why I'm so excited to introduce Caitlin as a new So About What I Said contributor! She'll be writing about her disability and life in New York City. Look for her weekly column, NYC Diaries, to debut next Tuesday, but in the meantime, I'll let Caitlin say hello...
Hi -- my name is Caitlin, and I am a Social Media Coordinator in New York. I'm a bit obsessed with Starbucks, shopping and glossy fashion magazines. I'm also a huge bookworm who wants nothing more than to unwind after a long day with a good book and my trusty guitar. Follow me on Twitter and check out my blog Streams of Caitliness, where I write about taking on the world single-handedly. How awesome is she? So excited to welcome you aboard, Caitlin!! xoxo
How do you guys feel about the culture of the Internet these days? I came across two articles on Internet niceness this morning, and in light of my recent Open Letter To Anonymous, they both got me thinking.
But writer Katie Baker presents quite a different portrait in her Jezebel article, arguing that this niceness doesn't extend to women and when it comes to comparing the sexes, things are still very unequal. One paragraph that stuck out to me...
Have you seen a change in the culture of the Internet? Do you think people are nicer now than they were, say, 10 years ago? Nastier? The same? Do you think the men vs. women debate is a valid one? I'd love to hear your thoughts! xoxo
Today's giveaway is a fun one! Natacha is the creative genius behind Nanoutriko, her Canadian-based shop of bracelets, headbands, necklaces and scarves. Her pieces are both chic and cozy...wouldn't they look great as part of a winter outfit?.jpg)
One morning, I woke up and suddenly, I was a mother of two! Where did the time go?! All my life, I dreamed of the day I would have two little girls, close together. They would be sisters for life. They would be the best of friends, entertain one another for hours on end playing dolls and house and library and school. They would have that bond that I had with my four sisters (yes, lots of estrogen in my home!). A bond that was like nothing you could compare. Now that I have two precious daughters, it’s almost surreal.
Remember when I introduced Caitlin as a new So About What I Said contributor a few weeks ago? Well, I'm so excited to welcome one more amazing woman to the lineup today, friends. You might recognize Shelly from when I featured her photograhy exhibit last summer. She's a mover and a shaker from Miami who's doing wonderful things for the disability community. She'll be sharing snapshots of your life as a woman with a disability -- the ups, the downs, the frustrations, the triumphs...even how her life is surprisingly normal despite her disability. Look for her biweekly column, Disability Dish, to debut on Thursday, but in the meantime, I'll let Shelly introduce herself...
I’m Shelly, and I work as a clinical social worker in Miami at University of Miami School of Medicine. I wear many hats at my day job, but the main thing I do is manage leadership programs/curriculums for professionals who want to make a difference in the disability community. I have a coaching and counseling business helping individuals find love and have healthy relationships. I am a sought after speaker at colleges and medical schools, where I openup dialogues and shed light on the ins and outs of dating, relationships and having sex with a disability. There are still many myths and stereotypes regarding people with disabilities and sexuality; I’m on a mission to break those! To that end, I co-created a photography exhibit called Uncensored Life: Raw Beauty showcasing disabled women’s beauty and sensuality, and last year, I gave a TEDxMIA talk called The Beauty of Disability. Recently married, I sleep little, read voraciously, love our black girl cat, Harry, and still use a Filofax (I like pen on page) I’m working on a memoir about my dating dramas with a disability and another writing project with my new husband. I am thrilled to be a guest columnist on Melissa’s fabulous blog!
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