Category Archives: Identity

Thirty Then, Thirty Now

Posted on August 28, 2011 by anyavasquez

To celebrate this milestone birthday, I decided to do something I do well: make a list.  What are your “then’s” and “now’s”? 30 Things I Did Before Turning 30 Graduated with two undergrad degrees in four years Traveled to Italy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fashion, Friends, Identity, Marriage, Parenting, Pregnancy, Work | 4 Comments

Momships and the Motherhood Army

Posted on July 11, 2010 by anyavasquez

The other moms could smell my desperation. My immediate family and childless friends stepped up after the birth of my first daughter, but it wasn’t enough. I longed for a “momship” – an incredible and unbreakable bond with another mom. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Identity | 1 Comment

Just Another Mom-Blogger

Posted on May 22, 2010 by anyavasquez

Instead of writing this week’s entry, I have been soaking up the words, thoughts and dreams of other mom-bloggers. These other writers inspire but also intimidate me. After clicking through another link, and another, and another, I find myself feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Parenting | 3 Comments

Breathe a Little, Push a Little: The One Year Journey

Posted on April 2, 2010 by anyavasquez

“I’ve done it once before, accidentally almost at home. Figured I would do it at home this time on purpose!” I remember saying something to this effect to anyone who asked me why I was planning to have a home … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Identity, Marriage, Sleep | 2 Comments

The New Guilt

Posted on March 27, 2010 by anyavasquez

Last week, another one of my co-workers gave her notice. She recently had a baby and wants to be a full-time stay at home mom for the foreseeable future. In the wide circle of women I am acquainted with, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Work | 5 Comments