I’ve gone and done it. I joined Facebook. Around the time my daughter was born in 2005, I became mildly aware of these internet networking sites: MySpace, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc, but I was too tired or too busy to care. I figured there wouldn’t be anyone out there looking for me and I’m not looking for anybody in particular, so I just let the phenom pass me by. My only exposure came from my teenage sisters or some random and atrocious media coverage, like the mom who drove her daughter’s enemy to suicide by posting a bogus and malicious MySpace in the victim’s name or the shoot out that resulted…

It’s a tea leaf to be exact. Those who know me well, are also aware that I’ve been suffering from an addiction as of late. It started after the birth of my daughter three years ago. I began to drink coffee almost daily, the long nights and increased work load had me drained and caffeine became my supplement. But the habit was moderate and under control. I’d drink a cup a day on weekdays in the office. Then, well, I just got carried away. I was at Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, even the gas station cappucino machines whenever the whim hit me to drink. If I missed my daily dose, massive…

This is my view of the snow falling into my backyard on Sunday. I’m really ready for spring and yellows and pollen and heat; however, I couldn’t help beholding the beauty of this snow. It fell so peacefully and covered everything in blanket of white. And although it was freezing, everything looked brighter and more pristine. So I’m just reminded that God is in control and I should just slow down and enjoy the view.