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
Category: life in general
41 Days til Christmas – Planning Ahead
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
42 Days til Christmas – Hopes Birthday
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
On Bullying
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
Columbus Day and a Life Update
I went to check my mail today - like it was any other day - and then realized, after I opened my mailbox and it was empty - today is Columbus Day. A Federal Holiday - Banks, the post office, and schools are closed today. Sigh. Must be nice to be an intrepid explorer, and … Continue reading Columbus Day and a Life Update
On Assignment
For the first time in a long time, I stepped out of my comfort zone and volunteered to be a Mentor Mom through my church - New Life. I guess Mentor Mom's are connected to MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers). Why, did I do this? I don't know. I guess, I thought it would be a … Continue reading On Assignment
Bumblebee
The other day, I read a quote by Mary Kay Ash, which said, "Aerodynamic engineers studied the bumblebee and decided that it simply should NOT be able to fly! It's wings are too weak and its body too heavy for flight. Everything seems to tell the bumblebee, you'll never get off the ground, but I like … Continue reading Bumblebee
Until Then
Sometimes, I write out my blog post on pen and paper before I type it, but today, I am just going to start typing and see where it leads. I don't even have a title yet... There is so much going through my brain right now. So many projects to get finished. So many tasks … Continue reading Until Then
100th Day of #100DaysofHappy – (Because He Lives)
Today, on the 4th of JULY, I post my final #100 Days of Happy - Day 100 - Because He Lives. I have learned a lot posting something everyday, for the last 100 days, of what makes me happy. I have learned that even though, LIFE, sometimes throws its punches and brings me to knees … Continue reading 100th Day of #100DaysofHappy – (Because He Lives)
The Empty Nest – Yea! I Did It!!
So.... recently, there has been a new baby hanging around our family... my daughters' boyfriend has a 9 month old. He sure is cute too. (The baby - not the boyfriend). Anyways, I have noticed that every time the baby does something for the first time or the two hundred and twenty-seventh time, everybody always … Continue reading The Empty Nest – Yea! I Did It!!