self-love

Thirty

Today is my thirtieth birthday. It is a surreal feeling switching into a new decade of life. I do not feel thirty, or perhaps thirty doesn’t feel like I imaged. When I was turning twenty, thirty seemed so much older... Continue reading →

Self Gratitude

Thanksgiving – my favorite holiday. I love the food, the atmosphere, and the gathering of loved ones. Most importantly, I love the message behind Thanksgiving, being grateful and showing thanks for what we have. I think it is important to... Continue reading →

Journaling

The other night I found myself shopping for my fourth journal. I have almost completed my third, and I was looking for the specific brand of the journal that I love. While I say I am on my fourth journal... Continue reading →

The Calm Before The Storm

The nursery is currently under construction and not yet complete – almost but not entirely. Several months back my husband Bernard ripped up all the carpet in our house and replaced it with hardwood. Upon doing that, he discovered some... Continue reading →

Seventeen-Year-Old Me

The other day marked eleven years since I met my husband, Bernard. I became pretty nostalgic about this anniversary date, not just regarding Bernard and me but life itself. I got to thinking about my seventeen-year-old self, and how different... Continue reading →

Next Chapter – New Section

Pearls of Prudence is back, and the month-long hiatus was refreshing and needed. I am excited to jump back into posting. After consulting with an esteemed reader, poring over blogging information sites and chat rooms with other bloggers, and brainstorming,... Continue reading →