Christmas is less than a month away - but today, I celebrated my birthday. I had a great time today. I woke up feeling a tad blue. I was missing my hubby David - who is across the seas working. But everyone really rallied around me and I felt very loved and supported today. I … Continue reading The Christmas Countdown Continues – 28 Days – Today’s My Birthday
OOPS - I totally forgot to post this blog yesterday and the day before. Well, actually, I remembered. I just didn't do it... I was so tired the past few days and felt really drained of energy. Anyways, let the countdown continue!!!! Monday and Tuesdays, were blah kinda days. Especially, on Monday, when I went … Continue reading 34 Days til Christmas: Rejoice and Create
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Many are leaving to go visit family and friends. This year, I am staying home and I have about 8 - 12 people coming to my house. I'm looking forward to it. It will be a full house - but I will love every minute of it. Full house … Continue reading 37 Days til Christmas – …But First Thanksgiving
Of course - any day leading up to Christmas can turn into a frosty, wintry day. Frosty, wintry days aren't too bad. If I don't have to get out and drive on the frosty, icy roads or shovel snow. Today, I got up and went hiking early this morning in 36 degree weather. Brrrrrr! I … Continue reading 38 Days til Christmas – Frosty, Wintry Days
Today threw a monkey wrench at me. I left for the gym early this morning and the car started fine. I got my cardio assessment done and left the gym - the car started fine. Went to Target - to get almond milk and a few other items, came back to the car and the … Continue reading 39 Days to Christmas – Monkey Wrenches and Giving Thanks
So around this time of year, probably, a lot of us begin to get that feeling of "bah humbug." That time of year where we feel sad, blue, discouraged, unmotivated, depressed, overwhelmed and just plain tired. The last thing we want to do is think about what to make for Thanksgiving dinner, or what to … Continue reading 40 Days til Christmas – Feeling Bah Humbug? Light Your World
Plan Ahead and Be Prepared. This is going to be my mantra in the days leading up to Christmas and the end of the 60 Day Challenge at the gym. I am finding that if I don't plan ahead - I fall miserably off the wagon of eating healthy. If I don't plan ahead as … Continue reading 41 Days til Christmas – Planning Ahead
Today is Hopes 2nd birthday!! Two already! I have to say - two years has not only gone by fast - they went like the speed of light. - During the holiday season we celebrate Hope's birthday, my birthday, my sons birthday and mine and my husbands anniversary. Plus Thanksgiving and Christmas. We don't usually … Continue reading 42 Days til Christmas – Hopes Birthday
So today, I am going to kick off my 43 Days til Christmas series. (I only chose 43 since today is a Monday and it's also a holiday - Veterans Day) - Let the Countdown begin!! The busyness of the holidays has begun. I don't know if it's out in full force yet, but the … Continue reading 43 Days til Christmas – Busyness
Here's a random fact about me. I detest bullying - especially when it is done by an adult to another adult. We all have our own personalities. Some people by nature are more outgoing, love to socialize and are not afraid to speak their mind. Some people by nature are the exact opposite. Introverted, shy, … Continue reading On Bullying
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