Cardinal Confidence

Life Musings, Brain Chatter, and Self-Discovery

Change is Brave

The first time I left the classroom I grieved for months when school returned. I looked at social media posts from teacher friends and previous colleagues with sadness in my heart. Though I appreciated not feeling that beginning of year stress, I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I felt less whole. Being…

Some Pig

We have a pig child named Tony. He is pretty incredible. God knew we’d need preparation for a pig, so he blessed us with three dogs before Tony. Tony is an adventure – every day – and he is the culmination of all of our past three dogs. Our Morkie, Cici, needed constant attention and…

You Look Scary

When did being scary-looking become more accepted than looking older?

Wonderful

My mom had to believe and have faith that life would be wonderful someday. Her strong faith was the music. Her reality was the lyrics.

Life is full of contradictions. What I know now is that all those contradictions can exist together and be true.

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About Me

Hi, I’m Nadia. I am a wife, daughter, sister, friend, educator, and a believer in God, prayer, and love. I have a journalism degree, which has been gathering dust for years, and an education degree. Though I enjoy educating young minds, I miss writing so here we are. Welcome to my passion project.

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