Barbara Erochina is a rambunctious 20something with a love for non-fiction, quality vegetarian fare and the pursuit of truth. Her dreams consist of warm fuzzy things, communities in need of love, and relationships that scream authenticity. She loves to write creatively, and hopes to grow into someone creative with writerly tendencies.
Courage to feel
Recently I watched a friend go through three weeks of migraines, numerous doctor’s visits and a CT scan. Her final diagnosis was stress-induced acute migraines. She had been experiencing major life changes and instead of working through the fear and anxiety that she felt, she repressed her feelings and tried to ignore them. Though for [...] Read More >
Survey Time!
Recently I filled out an extensive survey at work. The results measured everything from my interpersonal relationships, to my work habits, to my common stress-inducers. As I sat and waded through the piles of information the survey gathered about me, the process got me thinking about the millions of surveys that exist out there. They [...] Read More >
When Do We Care?
I was on a plane about a week ago and decided to watch the “on-flight” television. While flipping through channels, I was surprised to find myself glued to a report on the war in Afghanistan. In the past, I have never been one to really focus on war or pay attention to the military. However, [...] Read More >
Holidays of Invention…
With Mother’s day behind us (the 2nd Sunday of May for most), Father’s Day still ahead (The 3rd Sunday of June), and Family Day being introduced in more and more countries, I begin to ponder what the next invented holiday will be. We already have Valentine’s Day to celebrate romantic love and St.Patrick’s day to [...] Read More >
To Be Politically Correct or Politically Incorrect: That is the question
“This isn’t cheating! I like to think of it as finding creative ways to win.” Yelped my co-worker as accusations flew at her across the room. I laugh at her choice of words as I make my way to my desk and wonder at the wide expanse of PC (politically correct) terms increasing in volume [...] Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends?
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