You love the garden and the garage But unfortunately you're not the one in charge I wish I could create a mirage So you can play as you please and not get lost I don't want to lose you at any cost
Author: Gila Daman
Author of The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One. This blog is dedicated to helping you cultivate happiness and attain inner peace.
My Dad’s Office: Part Three
My new job is in a different state, let alone a different institution. But memories of my father's office have become more vivid in the forefront of my mind ever since I began my new dietitian/diabetes educator position 5 weeks ago. There are aspects of this job that remind me of my father even more, … Continue reading My Dad’s Office: Part Three
My Dad’s Office: Part Two
In my previous post, I mentioned my dad's hours were usually 3pm till midnight or later. There was one day, however, when he had morning hours. That was on Mondays. He would go to Einstein Medical School to teach medical residents in the allergy clinic. He was an adjunct professor for 30+ years and then in … Continue reading My Dad’s Office: Part Two
My Dad’s Office
If there were a way that I could put my memories of my dad’s allergy office in a chip and insert them into your brain, I would do that. But I can’t. (Nor would I want to perform such an invasive procedure on you!...) So I am left to write about it; to paint a … Continue reading My Dad’s Office
To College Freshmen: A Poem
Sorry you are a guinea pig You probably wanted a different gig But you're not alone—it's your whole generation This pandemic's been rattling our entire nation The world has been turned upside down At the moment your world is just forming Stepping into life on your own Studying, socializing, dorming Figuring out who you are … Continue reading To College Freshmen: A Poem
Advice for School Lovers Entering the Workplace
If you love school, like I did, here is some advice for you: Be flexible! When it comes to the working world, it is likely that being flexible is going to be more of a challenge than getting your work done. You are committed, you are diligent, you are focused. You love the positive feedback … Continue reading Advice for School Lovers Entering the Workplace
Career: Do Something That Makes You Cry
I felt some tears come up as I ended my nutrition telehealth session with a patient. They deeply appreciated my help and I enjoyed giving over my nutrition knowledge and wellness tips (yay mindful eating/living!). I hadn’t slept well the night before so I know my body was more likely to tear up/get emotional. But … Continue reading Career: Do Something That Makes You Cry
On Being a Parent
Parenting can be a mess Often times there’s so much stress Sometimes I second guess —I must confess— My ability To cope properly With the challenges Of parenting
Sedentary Life Be Like…
texting a mile a minute no matter how I spin it they were on a different trajectory working in a factory churning butter for hours for their family milling and tilling till satisfactory— work was done it was no fun but they didn't know how to relax by the light of a tv show Then … Continue reading Sedentary Life Be Like…
Mother’s Prose, Child’s Pose
As I stretched my back in child's pose this morning, I felt a yearning to stay in the safety of this shell for the whole day, even the whole week. This wasn't the first time I've felt that during child's pose: feeling closed off and protected from the world. Could I just stay here? Could … Continue reading Mother’s Prose, Child’s Pose
