I am not the “glass is half-full” kind of girl, but I believe I am the “happy-to-have-a-glass” kind of girl, at least 99.999% of the time. Not this past Thursday, nope. Neither the half-full nor…
Tag: life
Angst Over $57 Dollars
Yes or No, Make a Decision Furnishing a secondary home can be expensive, and I love nothing more than finding steals and deals! I spent a portion of my Saturday at a thrift store…
Fun Fact Friday
Did You Know? We are born fearing two things, yes, ONLY two things! We are afraid of falling and loud noises when we enter this world. That’s it, folks! Everything else we fear is learned…
Mindfulness…It’s A NO Brainer
Mindfulness: The state of active, open attention to the present. This state is described as observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad. Oh, It’s DAMN Hard! We would observe giant…
It’s Not Fair!
No, life isn’t fair. The rabbit hole of “fairness” is wide open and straightforward to tumble down. Spiraling into the darkness of “why me,” if allowed, can consume daily. Like it or not, warranted or…
Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know… That the tears we produce when we are sad contain “leucine enkephalin,” a natural painkiller? Maybe that is why we find ourselves feeling better after we have cried? There’s no shame in…
Being a “Recovering People-Pleaser”
Before understanding the enormous depth of my “People-Pleasing,” I perceived most of my actions as coming from a desire to be a kind, thoughtful individual. I soon discovered that my choices were severely damaging my…
Make Someone’s Day
You’re waiting in the grocery line, and the customer in front of you possess one of the following: really cool shoes, flawless makeup, or their hair color is on point. After a moment, you share…
The Tradition Brought Me the Magic
Whether recalling traditions from childhood or building new ones, traditions are the essence and magic of the holiday season. I now smile fondly, remembering my upbringing when my parents packed our light blue Datsun 510…