Not a hugger. I’ve pretty much embraced that philosophy for a while now, even though I can’t readily pin point the moment when it began. I mean, I’m gracious but cringe-y if you go in for a hug, and it’s always awkward, and I never initiate. Kid hugs are always welcome (my kids, not yours, …
Rainy Days
Let’s Let Go of the Pity Party for One
Has anyone been short on inspiration lately? Somehow, no matter the fact that I know better, I’ve allowed myself to linger in the uninspired, lonely world of feeling the heaviness of life. After saying goodbye to my 21 year old sweet fur muffin, I launched straight into a totally disjointed, and not-the-way-I-anticipated-it visit with my …
Things We Don’t Owe Others … (and more)
As a recovered(ing) people pleaser, the process of being at peace with yourself, and relaxing the high standards of trying to please others, is a never ending process. But I’m growing, re-training my brain, and working towards healthy rather than accommodating. I’m actually rather intimidated thinking about putting this out there, as if I’m an …
Boom. Sunbeams. Out of Nowhere.
Here in Western NC so far in April, we have had spring, almost summer, and then back to winter. Oh, you, too??? I used to say “that’s just eastern NC weather for ya”, but now I realize, it’s not just one area, it’s weather, generally speaking. Realizing that “just weather” happens is basically a reminder …
How to Say Goodbye to a Friend
How do you say goodbye to a beloved friend? As I’m trudging through the murky waters of grief, here are a few things that are helping.
2020: The Year We All Need A Big, Fat, Dandelion Wish
Blowing figurative dandelions might just be how we need to end 2020, maybe???
Mood … Sunbeams are Great, But Not Always In Reach
Mood. Feeling all of 2020 in the span of an hour before the kids got up, deciding today is a good day to be irritable, angsty, and in a mood. Forget the sunshine, friends, bring on the dark clouds, thunder and lightning. Feelings I don’t normally revel in, let alone savor. Even Ginger dog felt …
How to Make a Sunshine Sammich Between the Clouds
Friends, it’s been quite a week. I’ve ran the gamut of emotions, and unfortunately, some lingered like mosquitos, and sucked the life out of me. I was chastised by a neighbor for letting my kiddos have a wild dance party while playing with the dog (#SorryNotSorry), had some pretty charged conversations, and felt hugely disappointed …
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…
My ENO hammock was one of our first quarantine splurges (and probably the best, apart from my bike, a Trek Marlin 6, which I would hands down recommend to any and every one), as I KNEW I needed something for my sanity, with the kids being home non-stop. I wanted something that could help me …