LaToya M. Davidson-Perez

This almost seems like a meme of sorts. However, yesterday I was informed by one of my followers, Contortum Designs, that I’d been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award. I’d seen her post about it a few days prior, but I didn’t give it too much thought. I do admit that I thought, “It’d be cool to receive an award or some sort of recognition for my blog.” I mean, how can I not? Everyone likes a little recognition now and then. I of course Googled the Award and found its website/blog. It appears that this is just something someone created to draw attention to blogs that people may not know about in a viral way. Regardless, I’m game. If you’d like to find out more information about the award, you’ll find your website here.

First, I want to thank Contortum Designs (Abigail) for the nomination. Once you’ve been nominated, you’re a winner. In nominating a blog, according to the VBA website, one must “consider the quality of the writing, the uniqueness of the subjects covered, the level of love displayed in the words on the virtual page.” The Award is meant to “honor those bloggers who bring something special to your life whether every day or only now and then.” So, just to know that someone thought of me in that way is quite humbling. Continue reading “A Versatile Blogger” →

I have been so busy over the past few days. And in the moments I should have been sleeping my brain has been working like a locomotive. Today’s post is simply an ode to my mother. I wrote her a poem the other night that I broke into two parts, making them two. The first, The Duchess is titled with the moniker she likes to use when speaking about herself.

And so on this day, a day about mothers, I share with you my poem, a poem about my dear mother. Continue reading “I Love Mom, “The Duchess”” →

There are a long list of things that I should be doing at this very moment. However, not wanting to fall behind in posting my thoughts, I’m taking a moment to do so. It’s been a productive day thus far. Despite hoping to wake up today at the same time as my new self-imposed office hours which start at 9am, I neglected to set an alarm for Saturday. I have completed 4 of the 6 items on today’s to-do list and so I’m pretty happy about that. Although the list is growing, I feel as though I’m coming into my own. And for that, I am almost beyond words. I still haven’t been able to find all the words to express what it’s like at this stage in my life. This past week has been such a wonderful step forward professionally speaking. Things are so well even that I’ve penned two poems and worked on a few other verses. I’ve been so full of excitement and there has been a rush of inspiration and thoughts.

Yesterday was a fun-filled family day. My sister-in-law graduated from dental hygiene school and we’re all so very proud. I’m excited for her. I remember my graduations and how I felt, the weight of classes and homework being lifted. A new journey is about to begin for her and I’ll be on the front row watching. I too am in the beginning stages of my new professional journey. Sure, I’m nervous. How could I not be? I got another project for my business. I’m now an independent contractor with Working Solutions and feel so privileged. I’ve had to obtain a few more services which have increased my monthly sunk cost but I’m confident that I can make it work. The thing is, I am more interested in growing my business and obtaining a good balance in my life that the fact that I don’t have a set income each month is not, at present, in the front of my mind. Much of what’s been happening with me has had to do with my administrative services business and I plan to chronicle that on my business blog so as to not bore everyone here. Continue reading “In the Weeds” →