Cindy Vattathil
Cindy is a native Houstonian who has lived in the same five-mile radius within Spring Branch her entire life. As an artist, she originally had dreams of living in NYC. However, because her least favorite things include cold weather and crowds, it clearly wasn’t meant to be. Aside from the warm climate, her favorite things about Houston include knowing where the best taco trucks are parked, pointing out personal landmarks, and avoiding Loop 610 like the plague. When she’s not doing those things, you can find her running an occasional lap, reading the latest novel, making art, or doing all the stuff you can imagine from a mother of three (except for making Jell-O – never ever ever!). One day she even hopes to write a novel…but that’s another story. In the meantime, you can check out more of her words at www.cindywrotethat.com. You can also check out her art at www.paintingwithscissors.com or follow along on her quest to read all the books on Instagram.
Little Free Libraries in Spring Branch/Memorial
Libraries are an essential part of our communities, wonderful for all the access they give people in terms of knowledge, support, and resources. But the thing is…if you’re a book lover - like me!...
The Illusion of Control: My Struggle with Anorexia
If this were some sort of support group (the kind I never attended, though admittedly should have), I would start this off by saying:
Hi. I’m Cindy and I’m a recovering anorexic.
Even though I don’t...
5 Ways to Find Tranquility in the New Year
Is it just me or have the past few years felt like a whirlwind – a dizzy, disconcerting blur of time that I am no longer able to account for?! I mean…what did I...
How to Survive the Holidays as an Introvert
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and with it comes the onslaught of forced cheer and festive anxiety. Of course, I’m talking about the holidays, those celebratory observances that everyone looks forward...
Family-Friendly Events in Houston for Dia de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is coming up! For many Hispanic families in Houston, this holiday – which is typically celebrated November 1 and 2 - is meant to remember one’s...
Clean Clothes and Interracial Families
“Who’s the momma?” a washing machine repairman asked me years ago. Looking up from his work, he noticed my swarthy children standing in stark contrast of my almost translucent skin. In his mind, I’m...
Five Reasons Why Losing Naptime Isn’t So Bad
My grandmother, the perpetual optimist, used to always speak of the idea that when one door closed another would open in its place. And as much as I’ve wanted to believe this to be...
When Mom is Sick: Tips for Getting Better When You Can’t Call In
In my house, no matter what time of year it is, I am always the one most likely to be sick with something. I’ve tried all the immune-boosting supplements and vitamins on the market,...
I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying: Facing the End of the Preschool Era
I have been trying my best not to think about it, but it’s coming, and I know I’ll have to face it soon. The last day of school is around the corner and I’m...