Category: Gratitude
-
Stop holding it all in
(Mental note to self-it does not help you to hold in your emotions. You know this. You have learned this lesson repeatedly over the last three or so years. Just stop already!) I woke up yesterday and right away I knew I wasn’t feeling like myself. Something was off. I was cranky but for no…
-
Work Day
It was a morning to sleep in, but not a day off. Thanksgiving cooking and prep was in full swing in the kitchen. Boy #3 and I assembled our new snowblower and his new smoker that was the main birthday present he got this past weekend. He helped me briefly with winterizing efforts out back.…
-
Speak the Truth
Something that I do really well is give great reviews when someone goes above and beyond to help. It’s not enough to just say thanks in the moment. Sometimes people need a little more. Way back in 2012, I was driving a Chevy Cobalt. I loved that car and was excited to be able to…
-
Dear High School Friend,
A little over two years ago, we became friends again. Way back at the end of our teens, we stopped talking. After dating for two years and me repeatedly hurting you, I hurt you for the last time. But only because I had to let you go. You represented a past that made no sense…
-
I Appreciate You
I’ve been working on something new for the past few weeks. Life is so short and fast. It’s so easy to get caught up in the business of day to day life and not take any time to catch your breath and reflect on the beauty of life around you. I’ve been telling people that…