Making Time For You When I was young I thought "Spa Days" were something only the very wealthy did. The idea was beyond me - unattainable. I didn't even spend much time beyond looking at the what ~ I should have been looking at the why. Making time for yourself to refresh, rejuvenate, relax, and... Continue Reading →
Confessions I have a confession to make. I did not start this blog because I was thrilled by the idea of sharing my inner thoughts with complete strangers - I'm actually a pretty private person. I didn't start the blog to supplement some business venture or to make online friends - though some of you... Continue Reading →
Caught Slipping I caught myself slipping. These times are stressful and, I've found comfort, ease, and convenience in the warm embrace of yoga pants, sweats, and an occasional pair of leggings. I'm not proud of it, but such is life. Sometimes there is just too much to worry about without fussing with the insecurity and... Continue Reading →
I Need Therapy! My friend recently confessed that she felt she "must really be unstable because [she's] starting therapy." Laughing, I replied, "Not at all! The really unstable thing would be to know you need help and not ask for it." I meant it. But that wasn't the way I'd always felt. Growing up, asking... Continue Reading →
I had a great sleep last night! I haven't slept that well in a really long time and now I'm awake, refreshed, happy, and ready to work. I'm actually amazed at how good I feel. I didn't realize how much not sleeping well had been affecting me until I finally got a really good night's... Continue Reading →
Do you ever get annoyed when someone wastes your time? I mean, you're annoyed enough about whatever it is that isn't working out the way you had planned, but if your time is wasted in addition to whatever is wrong - it is nothing less than infuriating. I hate wasting time - It stresses me... Continue Reading →
I have always loved Christmas. It is a holiday which has been shrouded in awe, majesty, music, and love for as long as I can remember. Right around this time of year ten years ago, my mother had a stroke and eventually died. Since then, the holiday season has also been a time where I... Continue Reading →
I have much to do, my friends. And, while it may seem frivolous to take a walk in the woods when there is so much to do - I need it to clear my head. The lonesome sound of the quiet woods, the wind gently blowing the treetops, the leaves and acorns fluttering and plopping... Continue Reading →
I hate when I'm interested in using a good recipe, and I have to scroll through 500 ads and 23 paragraphs of what inspired someone to make a dish, so I won't do that to you. Variances and nutritional information are written at the end of the recipe. Rye Style Keto Bread, Buns, or Muffin Recipe... Continue Reading →
After things have collapsed around us, it's tempting to collapse with it. The weight of broken dreams, broken relationships, broken lives or careers is so massive it can weigh you down, trap you, cripple your mobility, and crush your spirit. What is that ineffable quality that some people have that preserves them during these times? What... Continue Reading →
I love the end of summer. Sounds strange doesn't it - I mean, I'm sure I've told you how much I love the warm weather, but the end of summer is lovely. When the weather gets a bit cooler and the mornings are crisp - it doesn't feel at all like the end, but more... Continue Reading →
Last year I grew basil, thyme, stevia, and tomato. It was my first foray into the home garden scene. This year, I grew basil, thyme, mint, tomato, and peppers. The herbs and tomato plants have done well - the peppers, I planted using seeds from peppers I had bought. So my first peppers are only... Continue Reading →
