Blog Post #5- The Life of a Supermom :)

Blog Post #1- My Adventures in Mommyland 

What really caught my interest about this blog was a particular post titled Co-Parenting or Lack  Thereof. I unfortunately have to deal with the whole "co-parenting" situation, so I immediately felt intrigued to read her post about this. Of course everyone's situation differs, but I truly can relate to not only what she said but how it made her feel. I know exactly how hard it is to raise a child alone and not be able to depend on the other parent to be a stable role model in their life. I agree that a child deserves an endless amount of love and a stable home. I hope that one day my son's father will realize how much his son needs/wants him in his life. But until then, all I can continue to do is be mommy and daddy to my amazing little boy...and be Happy doing it!

Blog Post #2- I Love you to the Moon Mommy

This blog had my interest from the start! The way she began each of her posts was as if she was holding a conversation with you. I guess you could say she typed as if she were speaking. For instance, one post I could personally relate to was about the difficulty of breastfeeding your newborn. The particular way she describes her feelings and thoughts on this subject, made me feel like she knew exactly what I had experienced. I could understand why she doubted her mothering capabilities if she couldn't succeed in breastfeeding her baby. Although, I did finally decided to give up on breastfeeding and  give my son formula instead. I felt as though it was draining me to the point of exhaustion and hindering my ability to take care of my son on my own. Everyone's situation is unique and you just have to decide what works best for you at that time. 

Blog Post #4- Facebook Impostor

My Diigo Account

Facebook Impostor

After watching the documentary Catfish, I was shocked to find out it was all just one lie after another. I couldn't not believe how Angela Wesselman-Pierce felt she could steal the face of Aimee Gonzales, and trick Nev Schulman into thinking he had found his soul mate. Aimee Gonzales spoke with The Daily Beast and stated, "In a way, it's almost worse than stealing someone's name. She actually stole my face. There's nothing more than your face that makes you who you are." I could not imagine finding out something like this has happened with my identity. Obviously, Angela Wesselman-Pierce has definite issues with her own life, as well as some sort of mental instability. According to the Los Angeles Times, "Some locals in Angela Wesselman-Pierce's small Michigan town say they've never heard of her, much less seen her." It's so scary to think that anyone at any time can make up a new persona using my face. It’s sad that she had to use someone else’s face to make friends, because when she is herself no one showed her any attention. I read this article written by Esquire stating, "Real friendships are made, not requested. This we know. Still, Catfish reminds us that Facebook works and that Facebook can be worked." I feel like Angela Wesselman-Pierce might have thought that what she was doing was harmless, but that is not the case. I really don't think she realized how harmful her actions were until she got caught. She had no choice but to expose the real her once Nev Schulman showed up on her door step looking for answers. It was over; her fantasy Facebook life had to come to an end. You can tell throughout the remainder of the documentary how uncomfortable and embarrassed Angela Wesselman-Pierce feels for what she has been doing, and how much being caught has brought her back to the reality of her real life. In a way I understand why she did what she did, but she just let it go way too far. You can clearly see that she broke Nev Schulman's heart. He had fallen for her, even though they had never met. In an article by the The New York Times it states, "You can have so many friends, fans, and followers that you might not grasp just how radically alone you really are." This made me realize, I literally don't even know half of the "Friends" that I have on my Facebook. Truthfully, know I just want to get rid of my Facebook all together!

Blog Post#3- Summer Jammin' :)

*Summer Jammin*

I feel like a summer road trip is EXACTLY what i need! Hitting the road with my three crazy sister's, in a convertible, with the sun shining bright, not a cloud in the sky, and not a worry in the world! It would be perfect to turn on my Pandora, and listen to some old school and new school summer jams! I would want to listen to, "Beautiful"- by Snoop Dogg! I love that song! I love the beat and the song's chorus,make it a perfect summer jam!! Another great one is, "Could you be Loved"- by Bob Marley, it reminds me of summer time on the beach, with my feet in the sand, and not a worry in the world! A more recent song that i would have to hear is, "Wild Ones"- by Flo Rida! It's upbeat, fun, and is a true summer jam this year!! I love Pandora, it gives you the chance to hear all the different types music by so many different artists! Pandora has me jammin' this summer! :)

Blog Post#2- My Pinterest

There is no book written on how to be the perfect parent; although at times I wish there was such a book. But for now I look to Pinterest for insight and for motivational sayings, pictures, and stories from other single parents like me. I find it refreshing to know that i'm not the only person dealing with the struggle of raising a child alone. I have come to realize that I don't  have to be stressed all the time. Because god would not have given me the blessing of being able to have a child if he thought I wasn't capable enough to handle it. My son is a blessing, and I wouldn't change my life even if I could. He is my ray of sunshine, his light has guided me to become the independent woman I am today. I give all of the credit to my son, for making me the woman I am today. Through all of our trials and tribulations we've gone through it together, side by side, forever and ever.