First, I must note that my brother, Cody, and my cousin, Paige, are both expecting July babies. They are both expecting their first child. They are both approaching one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy (in my humble opinion, that is): baby names. Cody does not know the sex of his baby yet, but Paige is having a little boy. Therefore, the baby name process can truly begin.
The baby name process was one of my absolute favorite parts of my pregnancy. Though I started planning names before I knew if the baby was a boy or a girl, it was more imperative after I found out I was having a girl. Stella was my first pick for a girl throughout the first part of my pregnancy. However, the night before the appointment where we would find out, I had a dream where I had twins: one boy, one girl. The little girl's name was Harper and the little boy's name was Owen. As I ate breakfast that morning, I decided my dream had to have a reason and those were the two names I would use, depending on the sex. I should note here that I told Harper's father I was having a girl the day I found out I was expecting. Continuing to pray throughout the first part of my pregnancy that I would be having a little girl, and after the appointment, I was elated. My baby girl was definitely a "Harper" -- it still fits her so well -- it's perfect.
I had been reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" for the millionth time when I found out I was pregnant. I kept saying Harper over and over in my mind; something about her name was perfect in my heart from the beginning. Stella had always been a favorite and I was so sure before I got pregnant I would have a little girl with that name. However, I could not have been happier with my name selection at that point.
The next week, I was studying for a national licensure exam. As I was studying, or daydreaming about my sweet baby girl, I started to cipher through many middle names. Among them were: Bennett, Chaise and Breann (mine). Then, all of a sudden I looked down at my book and the printing copy (or publishing company) was called Pearson. Pearson Education to be exact. "Pearson..." "Pierson..." "Pyerson..." "Piersan..." "Piersyn!" "PIERSYN!!" And there it was, the perfect name for my sweet pea. I just kept writing her name over and over in my notebook and I was texting my mom and my sisters excitedly!
As you can see, I love her name and every time I say it a flashback of being happily pregnant and so anxious to see her comes back to me. Sometimes, the first sight of her pops into my brain. The first look in her eyes and it was official, she was definitely a Harper. The name comes from a Latin origin (I think, all the websites are different) and obviously, it refers to someone who plays the harp. The instrument itself is beautiful, sophisticated, and mysterious a little. Also, Harper is often associated a lot with books, so she will be smart (which she is). Not to mention, there is just something about her bubbly personality that makes it so unbelievably perfect for her.
My Harper Piersyn, oh how much I love her! : )
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Hello friends
As I start my journey of becoming a novelist, I am finding that writing is extremely therapeutic and the means to closure that is much needed. As a mother, aspiring teacher, and exploring dating again, I have many thoughts, and often ideas, that get scattered around in my mind. Through writing, I am finding that it is much easier to sort through these thoughts and ideas, instead of dwelling on them constantly. I hope to one day collaborate all of these thoughts and ideas into my first book - a book of myself - an autobiography.
In my book, I plan to write of my childhood; the many adventures, trials, and pink promises. There are many significant accounts that happened in my childhood that can be recalled when I close my eyes and search my heart. I feel that those moments are worthy of being shared with an accepting audience. In those moments, I was being defined and finding my place in the world.
I also plan to talk of my experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease. To reach out to those people who suffer with this disease, I hope to help at least one person cope with being diagnosed and living with bipolar diseases. It is like any other disease; diabetics, epileptics, and any others that one can think of. The disease effects my brain, but often it has been disillusioned. I am no psycho. In fact, I am overly compassionate, passionate, empathetic, and I love learning (everything!). I value strong relationships, and solid foundations. Though I have faced my many struggles with my disease, I am definitely not one to let it define me. My life has and will continue to go on, and nothing will stop me from achieving my dreams.
My book will also share the amazing (and emotionally challenging) journey into motherhood. I hope to discuss how being a mother, a wounded mother at that, has truly changed my mindset and how it will help me be a better mother, daughter, friend, and future partner. I have taken a lot of time to reflect on all of my lessons learned and have used those lessons to evaluate myself and who I want to be. Needless to say, I cannot change the things that I have done, but I can for sure change the things that I will do in the future. Though life has handed me a number of obstacles, I feel as though these struggles are worthy of being shared with the world. Through my book I hope to help at least one person find hope through a dark tunnel - to help them see the light. I am living proof that the light at the end of the tunnel is real; people do not make these things up!
I haven't fully decided how I will manage this blog but I will come up with a certain way to make my posts so that my blogs are consistent for my followers. This is the place I plan to grow in my writing abilities and find a path for my book! Check out my blog's name and tell me what you think!
In my book, I plan to write of my childhood; the many adventures, trials, and pink promises. There are many significant accounts that happened in my childhood that can be recalled when I close my eyes and search my heart. I feel that those moments are worthy of being shared with an accepting audience. In those moments, I was being defined and finding my place in the world.
I also plan to talk of my experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease. To reach out to those people who suffer with this disease, I hope to help at least one person cope with being diagnosed and living with bipolar diseases. It is like any other disease; diabetics, epileptics, and any others that one can think of. The disease effects my brain, but often it has been disillusioned. I am no psycho. In fact, I am overly compassionate, passionate, empathetic, and I love learning (everything!). I value strong relationships, and solid foundations. Though I have faced my many struggles with my disease, I am definitely not one to let it define me. My life has and will continue to go on, and nothing will stop me from achieving my dreams.
My book will also share the amazing (and emotionally challenging) journey into motherhood. I hope to discuss how being a mother, a wounded mother at that, has truly changed my mindset and how it will help me be a better mother, daughter, friend, and future partner. I have taken a lot of time to reflect on all of my lessons learned and have used those lessons to evaluate myself and who I want to be. Needless to say, I cannot change the things that I have done, but I can for sure change the things that I will do in the future. Though life has handed me a number of obstacles, I feel as though these struggles are worthy of being shared with the world. Through my book I hope to help at least one person find hope through a dark tunnel - to help them see the light. I am living proof that the light at the end of the tunnel is real; people do not make these things up!
I haven't fully decided how I will manage this blog but I will come up with a certain way to make my posts so that my blogs are consistent for my followers. This is the place I plan to grow in my writing abilities and find a path for my book! Check out my blog's name and tell me what you think!
xoxo
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