I have already told you the complicated relationship I have with optimism. I tend to veer towards the negative, instead of believing in the good – in any situation. Over the past year, I have made an active choice every day to choose joy and that has changed my perspective on life tremendously. I worry …
The Story of an Ear Infection & a Q-Tip
Against my better judgment (it is flu season after all…), I stopped into the Urgent Care yesterday because of lingering right ear and throat/gland pain. My son has been sick with a junky cough for weeks, so I assumed I was just getting whatever he has. A diagnosis of a sinus and ear infection and …
Today, I Choose Joy.
After going through a particularly rough patch, I saw this wall art at Hobby Lobby and knew I had to have it. To choose joy is not easy for me. I’m one of those people who is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. I’m usually convinced the worst will eventually happen. It’s pretty …
Two Tips Key to Making a Romantic Relationship Work.
I am no expert in what makes a successful romantic relationship. I have been in a couple of failed long-term relationships and am divorced after all. However, the silver lining in failing is the lessons you take away. I learned so much about who I need to be as a partner and what I need …
10 Things That Make Me Happy: #1 My Coffee Space
As we embark on a new year, a new decade, in fact, I like to reflect on the things, spaces and activities that make me happy (and sane!) as we traverse this crazy road called life. I am a single mom of a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old. It took me a long time to be …