I love journals. In fact, I can say, I am slightly obsessed with buying journals. I write in one for a few weeks, then I see another pretty journal and buy it and start writing in it. Pretty soon, I have a dozen journals all partially written in and none are filled up. Then, I … Continue reading From the Journal Compilations of Positively Debbie
Motivation - making yourself get up and getting whatever you need to do - done. Accomplished. Finished. Not always easy - especially when you are feeling unmotivated. I have found that there are two well meaning phrases that people tell me when they are trying to make me feel motivated - that will send me diving … Continue reading Motivation
I have a book called 300 Writing Prompts - I'm going to use it to help me write a blog post. I'll get at least 300 blog posts - right? The first prompt is - What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day? Ahhhhh, lazy days. I wish they could happen more often, … Continue reading Lazy Days vs. Resting Days
A landmark, as a simple definition, is anything that points us towards our destination. A landmark could be a building, a street sign, a statue, or an event that marked a turning point in our lives. As I was reading through the Book of Proverbs this month, during a 30 Day Challenge by Megan Elizabeth … Continue reading Motivational Monday – Landmarks
Proverbs chapter 3 is probably one of my most favorite chapters in the Bible. It is full of good stuff. Get this - what gives you a long life? Wisdom. I relate wisdom to being good old common sense. I looked up the definition of wisdom. This is what the definition from The Free Dictionary … Continue reading Wisdom and Sweet Sleep
I feel like blogging today. Nothing in particular, I just wanted to write. My thoughts feel all jumbled and maybe writing will help them to gather into one place and become more coherent. Ever have days like that? So this blog will probably be just be bits and pieces of randomness about my life. I … Continue reading Updates
Sometimes, it's hard to write a blog - especially when you have so much you want to write about. So I'll write about three things in this blog. Hope, the Great Dane, a plan, I have percolating around in my brain and my goal that I have almost reached. Hope is doing awesome. I am still amazed at … Continue reading Hope, A Plan and a Goal Almost Reached
What was I thinking? This dog is a handful and that is no pun intended. I think it is because I was not prepared to have a big dog. I am used to the little doglets. Currently, I also have Jubilee (my malti-poo) and Journey (my Chihuahua). When I first introduced Hope, they were wary … Continue reading Hope the Great Dane – We’ve Got High Hopes
I had to share with you another book from the Dollar Tree that I have just finished reading. Who knew that you could actually find decent books to read that only cost $1.00!!! This book blew me away. TITLE: Farewell Dorothy Parker AUTHOR: Ellen Meister ABOUT: The main character is Violet Epps. She works as a … Continue reading Farewell, Dorothy Parker (A Dollar Tree Book Review)
I lost my vision yesterday. I stood on the scales and I had gained back 40 lbs of my 100 weight pound loss. I felt like a failure. I felt weak. I felt depressed, sad and ready to quit. I've been letting myself think that for quite some time - that I am not strong … Continue reading Renewing Vision
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