Recent Posts…
Not Everything I Post Is About You.
Nov 14 '14 
Carmen Sakurai 2 Comments
It's been a very busy 2 months, working out a healthy schedule to fit in my new business projects. Sooo... how is it already November? (Just a rhetorical question, peeps...) I swear, there are … [more...]
Celebrating My 8th Year Anniversary!
Oct 2 '14 Carmen Sakurai 13 Comments
On October 2, 2006, I unexpectedly became a SINGLE MOMMY. Like many girls, I had plans for exactly how I wanted my family life to be. The hubs & I will have a dozen kids (JRoc's such an … [more...]
25 Secret Parenting Tips You Won’t Find in Conventional Parenting Books
Oct 1 '14 Carmen Sakurai 4 Comments
I’m sure the majority of parents will agree that being a mom or dad is one of the most amazing and life-fulfilling roles you’ve ever experienced! But you know what would make your experience even … [more...]
10 Compassionate Ways to Support Loved Ones Suffering from Depression
Sep 18 '14 Carmen Sakurai 2 Comments
Depression is a very serious, isolating, but treatable disorder that affects millions of people of all ages from all walks of life. Depression causes tremendous emotional and physical pain, hurting … [more...]
So I Finally Deleted His Voicemails.
Jul 14 '14 Carmen Sakurai 6 Comments
Scratch that. I finally deleted THEIR voicemails. I recently decided to pass my iPhone on to my kid after I upgrade to an iPhone 6 (whenever it comes out). So naturally, I started looking through … [more...]
If You’re Going To Surgically Enhance… Do It With Conviction.
Jul 3 '14 Carmen Sakurai 12 Comments
I'm pretty sure I know more people who have had their lips, cheekbones, butt, boobies, calves, and more "done" than I can count on both hands. And although I don't support this practice, I say, "To … [more...]
Sometimes I Still Have “Words” With My EX-HUBS About Being A Father… In My Head.
May 27 '14 Carmen Sakurai 17 Comments
Haven't spoken to him in years. And it's been over 7 years since we first split. Yet sometimes, I still find myself having a "word" with him in my head. Especially when I see other fathers … [more...]
Why I Don’t Give Relationship Advice…
May 22 '14 Carmen Sakurai 6 Comments
I'm more than happy to offer help in the Divorce Survival department. I'm especially fond of the the Raising Kids area. I've also been known to offer some pretty kick-azz advice when it comes to … [more...]
Need to Forget About a Hot Ex? Here’s My Quick Solution.
Apr 26 '14 Carmen Sakurai 6 Comments
This is a quickie. The good kinda quickie too... without the emotional mess that's usually involved. Have you ever had your heart broken... and as much as you tried to move on, you just could not … [more...]
Why I Deleted My Biggest Crush from Facebook… and Everywhere Else.
Apr 15 '14 Carmen Sakurai 12 Comments
So there was this guy... kinda had a crush on him for what felt like forever... and he seemed to fancy me right back. We've had a few really fun conversations on the phone, but he opted to TEXTING the … [more...]
Children Learn What They Live
Apr 4 '14 Carmen Sakurai Leave a Comment
This is a poem by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. I've always loved this, and swore to live by this for my children, even before I became a mommy... Enjoy! xoxo … [more...]
How I’ve Been Slackin’ Off All Week… or Three (03.16.14)
Mar 16 '14 Carmen Sakurai
The Ninja Mom Podcast: Y'all didn't know I have a PODCAST, did ya? Well I do and I would be doing a great disservice if I continued keeping it a secret from you... so come check me out because I'd … [more...]
Being a Perfect Mommy is Overrated Anyway.
Mar 8 '14 Carmen Sakurai 13 Comments
So I thought I was all "Wonder Mom" because I make my kid breakfast every morning. And home schooling an academically gifted child ain't a walk in the park either... especially since I'm not even … [more...]
Dear Carmen: Why Do I Keep Having to Remind Him That I’m Still Here?
Mar 6 '14 Carmen Sakurai
Dear Carmen, I feel so silly writing to you about this, but I don't know what I'm supposed to do. My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for a little over 5 months and it feels like he's … [more...]
Podcast #1: When Social Media, Trigger Self Esteem Issues – and the 4 actions you can take to turn this ICKINESS into something positive!
Mar 2 '14 Carmen Sakurai 4 Comments
Well, this is kinda cool... I've done business & marketing podcasts, but it's my first time doing a more personal one... so this should be fun! Today we're talking about: … [more...]
When You’re Strong… No One Asks If You’re Okay
Feb 28 '14 Carmen Sakurai 14 Comments
I receive texts, voicemails, emails, facebook messages, etc. all day long... every single day. Majority of them start off as... Not having a good day... can you listen? OMG s/he is driving me … [more...]
The Trail of Chaos I Left Behind… (02.23.14)
Feb 23 '14 Carmen Sakurai
Yes, I spend 432.4% of my time on the Interwebz dilly-dallying and wreaking havoc. Isn't that what single mamas do? We fall apart and lose focus on our life goals & the responsibilities to our … [more...]
DIY – Birchbox Makeup Box
Feb 20 '14 Carmen Sakurai 4 Comments
So, I have all these empty boxes from Birchbox that I've been wanting to make into a makeup box like on the Birchbox blog... but the instructions were too freakin confusing... lol. I finally got … [more...]
Lessons from Oprah about Men
Feb 7 '14 Carmen Sakurai Leave a Comment
I've seen this all over the web & social media... and although I haven't been able to confirm they're all from Oprah herself, I agree with each and every point... especially ones that I've … [more...]
Missing Someone for What You Hoped They Would One Day Become…
Jan 28 '14 Carmen Sakurai 14 Comments
You know... it's bad enough my heart screws me up almost all the time... but to have my brain join the party to really throw me off. Yeah, that's so NOT fun. Like when I'm missing … [more...]
Dear Carmen: When He Stops Texting Back
Jan 24 '14 Carmen Sakurai
Dear Carmen, I'll get right to the point. My boyfriend takes FOREVER to text back. I KNOW he has his phone on him, because when we're together, it's practically glued to his hand! There are … [more...]
Alone Doth Not a Relationship Status of Single Make…
Jan 20 '14 Carmen Sakurai Leave a Comment
... ahahahaha! i *heart* this! I was with my son's dad for 15 years... married for 11... then a few experiences after our split. That's more than half my life with another person. And believe … [more...]
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