Nicole Browne
Bio
Short and sweet bio: Mother, wife, friend, writer, and educator. Pescatarian/Vegan home life, and one hell of a cook! I fight for what is right, regroup at the ocean, paint my emotions. Stay humble and be kind is my moto.
Stories (7)
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The Doctor is inn
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Nikkie stood there, frozen and numb. The hairs on the back of her neck stood straight up. Chills ran through her body causing her to uncontrollably shake. She tried to scream, but all she could do was let out a quiet squeak. “Mooooom” she muttered out as a tear fell from her eyes. They were there, and she couldn’t leave.
By Nicole Browne4 years ago in Fiction
SUMMER of FOOD LOVE
Sunshine, loud music, laughter, water play, and FOOD….it is Summer time! Now I am not sure where you are from, but this Seattle girl LOVES summer. Western Washington does not get many warm sunny days, but when we do…IT IS MAGICAL. The mountains are out soaking up the sun for all the wildlife. The waters are piercing blue with a nice breeze, and the happiness on people’s faces is priceless, for we are not running inside because it is raining or cold. Summer brings out a different side of our population, and the food….oh the food. Going outside you will smell the BBQ. Going to the markets you will smell all the different ethnic foods. Strolling Pike Place the fish market will be very prominent, none the less the fresh fish is DIVINE. For me though, the best summer food is made in my very own kitchen. I am talking about mouth-watering homemade sandwiches. Savory pasta and quinoa salads. Freshly baked desserts to enjoy after grilling some kabobs and vegan burgers. I know this does not appeal to all, but you haven’t had my cooking yet.
By Nicole Browne4 years ago in Feast
My Mom
Mom, Mom, Mom, Mommy…Momma..mom…you sleeping? MOOOOMMMMM. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? I am sure as moms we all experience this. I have even at times changed my name to your majesty, so I can feel the power behind the name Mom. Such a big title, with little to NO PREPERATION FOR! There is no study guide, quiz, or even an infomercial telling me that one product will guarantee my child will grow up to be an amazing contributing member of society, and you will raise them with ease and grace. No! I got the crash course, and at times I feel like I am walking in slow motion as everything behind me is blowing up…but I have my coffee in hand, and my big girl undies ON. What is even more insane is I even have a BACHELOR’S in child development and education. So, one would think that I have all the tools to be successful right? Wrong again, nope not me. I am trending water with the best of them. The best of them including the one who I call mom. The one who has inspired me to be the mom I am today, and then some. I come from a long line of strong mommas, and as I gaze at the collage, I created I see we are all just holding on and doing the absolute best we can. Let me take you into my world, and the awesomeness of my mom.
By Nicole Browne5 years ago in Families
The True Story
What if I told you that the life you are living today, is not your first time around? What if I told you that you decide your fate and future, nobody else? We are all put on this Earth for a reason or purpose. That is what they tell us when times are hard, right? I am writing this story to help someone follow their path, stay true to themselves, and accept any challenge with grace, smarts, and humbleness.
By Nicole Browne5 years ago in Motivation
The New World
Life as we know it is facing another extinction. What once was, will no longer be. Things and people do not just go missing or disappear, and eventually the past shall repeat itself. Be careful what you wish for and establish for your future. Nothing is promised to anyone, and what you think you know, you are far from the truth. We thought they disappeared or were damaged, but they have returned. They are mean, angry, and full of hate. They seek revenge and want to claim our territory. Mother did not prepare me for this, and I do not know what to do next.
By Nicole Browne5 years ago in Futurism
Silent
Processing ..... I am trying to still process the devastating news I received yesterday. What I thought was going to be a normal exciting routine doctor visit to hear my son’s heartbeat, turned into devastating news that there no longer was a heartbeat to be detected, and he stopped growing at 11 weeks. I am supposed to be 14 weeks, and approaching the time to schedule the big, exciting ultrasound. Now I am scheduled to partake in a D and C, for my body has yet to recognize that the baby is no longer alive. How am I supposed to handle this? I have 4 other children, the youngest being almost 11 months old, who desperately need my love and attention. However, I cannot stop thinking about what is happening inside my body right now. It has been 24 hours since I found out this news, and I must carry on until Monday (3 more days) when I will go to the hospital and have them take care of him. COVID-19 is causing a stressor for I can not have any support in there, just as I could not have support when I found out this news. My husband will drop me off at the doors and I will then walk the halls alone. Walk the halls of the hospital carrying my son inside me yet I will be leaving without him. How am I supposed to handle this? I know he is only 11 weeks, and I know he is small, but he had a heartbeat, he was there. Now he is gone, and I will never get to know who he could have been. This is hard to wrap my mind around, and focus on the positives, and the fact that everything happens for a reason. Why, why did he stop growing? Why is my body not letting go? I have had 3 healthy babies, what happened? Did I do something? I will never have the answers, and I must live with that. This is not easy for me, and I am trying to process as much as I can. I am trying to think of the future and what will be, but it is hard as I am still carrying him inside me, but he is not there. So many questions…I know I will be okay, I know we will be okay, I just do not know how to handle this one.
By Nicole Browne5 years ago in Families
