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March 17, 2010

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Karen WalrondMarch 18, 201020 Comments

Karen WalrondMarch 16, 2010

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"Light always trumps darkness. It always has, and it always will. Therefore ... if you believe that your world is darkening ... if you believe that the culture of your nation is growing dimmer by the year ... don't blame it on the dark! Darkness is only doing what darkness does.

If darkness is winning the battles, my friend, it is because light is not doing its job. You are light. So wake up. Wake up." ~ Andy Andrews ✨

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Grocery-store flowers: Marcus knows exactly how to get to me. ✨🌸

In a little over a week, Alex will begin her first year of high school. "It feels like the beginning of the rest of my life," she said to me a few nights ago, and I can't help but agree -- to some extent, it does feel that way. And as she goes into this new era of her scholastic life, I'm really proud of her: - She's really funny. Lord, this child is funny. I don't think there's anyone on the planet who can make me weak with laughter like this kid. And her wit is clever. And incisive. And culturally relevant. And political. And wry. - She goes out of her way to make people feel included. Alex is the one who'll spot the new kid from across the room, and make sure he's welcomed. She's been this way since she was born, and it's one of her greatest gifts. - She's smart, but more importantly, there's nothing she can't do if she sets her mind to it. When she wants to make something happen, she'll make it happen. - She's creative. If there's a way to interpret or explain or express something through some sort of art form, she will find a way.

As a parent, there are tons of things that I know I'll worry about as she enters her high school years, but honestly, that's my job. Her job is to remain curious. I hope the next four years are filled with her trying new artistic and creative passions, and she learns about her own gifts, and how she'd like to use them to shape her own life. I hope she tries new adventures, knowing that her dad and I are here to guide her along the way, while at the same time, she becomes her own person, ready to one day be independent of us. And I hope that by the time senior year comes to an end, she's ready to soar. (Actually, that last sentence is the one thing I'm NOT worried about. She'll be ready.) ✨

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Some people get massage for self-care. Me, I get henna, specifically from Soniya at her @originalhennacompany. Although Soniya is a scientist, she and her family have been doing henna for generations. Her business has been a go-to destination for South Asian and Middle Eastern brides all over Houston. I love going to her for times when I feel a transition happening in my life - often my birthday, but also times like now when I feel like my life is at the cusp of an evolution in some way. There’s something about connecting with Soniya while she makes her art (usually inspired by what I tell her is going on in my life), while I feel the cool henna being applied to my skin, and its smell: a combination of eucalyptus and other delicious scents. It’s so restorative.

Thanks so much, Soniya. May your own upcoming sabbatical be as healing and restorative - and a wonderful, wonderful adventure! ✨

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