Today starts the #100DayProject. The basic premise of the 100 Day Project is to create something for 100 Days. Create? Yes… anything… a poem, a song, play an instrument, scrapbook, draw, make a card, take photos. Just create for 100 Days. This year my theme for the100 Day Project - is to become happy again. … Continue reading 100 Days of Being Happy
Stampin Up and Other Stuff
So Valentines Day has come and gone. Half the stuff I wanted to do for Valentines Day, I never did get done. Mainly because of these stupid migraines that keep plaguing me. I'm not complaining - but they lay me up for a few days. Anyways, I did get a few cards made featuring the … Continue reading Stampin Up and Other Stuff
Wait! Stop. Reverse. (Type 2 Diabetes)
Wait! Recently, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been prediabetic for over 25 years, except for the years I was working out everyday for 5 days a week. I lost 115 pounds by doing restrictive everything diet - no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, no processed foods, no soy, etc. Then came … Continue reading Wait! Stop. Reverse. (Type 2 Diabetes)
Compliments and Inspiration
Today is National Compliment Day. Who knew there was such a day? The website said that “giving or receiving a compliment can boost happiness and confidence,” and who can’t use a boost of happiness and confidence? This is for you all - You are the best and you are totally and wholly appreciated for reading … Continue reading Compliments and Inspiration
5 Books I Read in 2022 that I Rated 5 Stars
I read 41 books in 2022 - not bad. I read 39 books for the #52WeekBookChallenge. I really enjoyed this challenge of reading a book and fitting it into one of the 52 prompts. Here are the books I rated 5 star books from the books I read last year. 1. All the Light We … Continue reading 5 Books I Read in 2022 that I Rated 5 Stars
Goodbye 2022 – Hello 2023
I would put all my ducks in order but I’m worried I would get trampled to death by ducks. Goodbye 2022 In 2022: Our grandson Zac was born Davids brother passed away traveled to Payson, AZ for David's brothers memorial service survived a cold, bronchitis, a UTI, a sinus infection, colonoscopy and endoscopy started having … Continue reading Goodbye 2022 – Hello 2023
Another 365 Days Around the Sun
Today is my birthday. I am 57. There I admitted to how old I am… and I am not ashamed . I have made it to 57. I am pushing 60. I feel I have arrived. I have got the wisdom of the past. I can be included in some senior circles now. Not that … Continue reading Another 365 Days Around the Sun
Maybe They Should Call Them the “Blur” Months
Septemblur, Octoblur, Novemblur and Decemblur, maybe that is what we should call the last 4 months, since they go by so fast. Today was goodbye to Octoblur and hello to Novemblur. My favorite month because it is the month of gratitude, the month of writing as much as you can in one month, and my … Continue reading Maybe They Should Call Them the “Blur” Months
Is This What It Means to Get Old?
Vlogust is slipping away - see? So much for writing a blog post everyday. Life just gets so busy and crazy. I am still really struggling with migraine headaches. The kind of headaches that make you stay in your room all day...so you can shut off all sensory input. Bright lights and noises are hard … Continue reading Is This What It Means to Get Old?
Keeping It Retail
Blogust Day 8 Retail therapy is cheaper than real therapy! I heard a quote today that I am adopting into my favorite mantra’s. Wait til my husband hears that this is why I love to shop! What do I shop for? I shop for my collections, and items to resell in my flea market booth, … Continue reading Keeping It Retail
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