Jackie Fazekas
Bio
"Be open about falling apart; it's what will keep you together." ~unknown
I'm not a social media influencer. At times I crack only myself up (don't judge). I've got a lot of things on my mind which I need to release before I lose it all.
Stories (10/0)
9/11 Remembrance
We never remember fleeting moments; we are lucky to remember what we ate the previous day and if we remembered to call our parents. We tend to live our day-to-day motions without worry or strife. Get up, eat, go to work/school, come home, enjoy your evenings, live your day. Repeat.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in The Swamp
Lessons in Strength
Everything we learn in one shape or form; we learn from our parents. The good, the bad and the ugly. Our parents shape us the moment they realize there is new life growing in the womb. They begin to commit to a shared structure of how to raise their children; from their own experiences growing up in life and the change they wanted to see in the world. I am the product of Martin Eugene and Bonita Fay; two teenagers who met working at a local A&W shop. One additional item you need to know about the family that built me. I am the middle child of Martin and Bonita; they were blessed with 3 girls (no boys, my pour Dad). My oldest sister is 2 years older and my youngest sister is 8 years younger. My parents chose to move from their hometowns in Michigan to a developing farm town in the Southwest corner. My growth and experience were not only molded by my parent’s direction, but also by the region I grew up in. There is something special about small towns. They are not only the foundation which built America, but they also allow you to focus and understand specific lessons on life verses the chaos of large populated cities.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Families
Poison Ivy
Infatuation, heartbreak, denial, and deceit, I lived it. Broken Souls make the best stories, right? Trusting souls will always lose their way. So, today I talk about poison ivy. I’ve said it before because I’ve done it and I’ve been hurt by it: never cause another pain because you are hurting.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Confessions
Toxic Relationships
Mental abuse is much more painful than physical abuse because you are consumed by your own thoughts. Author Unknown It’s no lie that I am easily addicted to things which are not good for me. There are many things I have learned as I grow older:
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Humans
Television Killed the Radio Star
Donald Ripley: It has become appallingly clear that our technology has surpassed our humanity. Powder: Albert Einstein. Donald Ripley: When I look at you, I have hope that maybe one day our humanity will surpass our technology. (1995) Movie: Powder
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Motivation
To the Ying to My Yang
Have you ever wanted to go back and have those tough discussions with people who are no longer present? I don't mean in life or death; I'm talking about those no longer in our lives (physical, mental, or just plain cut out). They say with time comes healing and forgiveness, but with our time, it still sits heavy on my heart. To stand from the outside looking in, nothing looked broken. But for the two people who lived it, we have gone through hell and back, slowly chasing our beautiful bond.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Confessions
The Art of Being Mute
We are all victims of impulse buys and gimmicks. Whether you are in the grocery store waiting to check out, your eyes always seem to glance across the aisle creating hidden conversations in your head of, "Do I need an extra four pack of lighters? I don't smoke, but my husband does, and he has a tendency to lose lighters. So it makes sense to pick up this four pack, because it may come in handy, even if I don't need it." (Yes, these are the types of conversations I have inside my head, don't ask.)
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Humans
Unsolicited Advice
My birthday is coming up and even though most people react in a Chicken Little (the Sky is falling) aspect, I always handle it a little different then I did before. I’ve never been one who gets excited about my birthday. No, it’s not because it’s another year older (some say wiser) and one more year closer to the decline of life (which is a morbid way to think). I’ve had incredible birthday’s which can not be replaced; I’ve had questionable birthday’s which did not live up to expectations; I’ve had all out horrific birthday’s that robbed me of what should have been a great day.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Humans
The Mean Reds
Lets face it, I know the first thing that comes to mind when a female makes the comment, "mean reds." If you are a guy (even a woman), you automatically jump to the conclusion that she has her monthly visit from mother nature where her body is slightly “out-of-whack” and emotions are running wild. For one, seriously…just going through that sucks and having it used against you just heightens those rocky/emotional grounds. In all honesty, it’s always quick to blame that very awkward and annoying time of month. But that’s not what I’m talking about.
By Jackie Fazekas3 years ago in Psyche
