I'm really looking forward to 2019! I'm eager to close the chapter of 2018 & begin a clean slate. Although I had a lot of fun documenting my life on Instagram & on this blog, there were other things going on behind the scenes. For one thing, my employment status & place of work changed in 2018. It also changed for my hubby. I won't bore you with the details but suffice it to say, we are both happy & content with where we … [Read more...]
Priorities – My Word of the Year for 2017
Someone once told me that if you get your priorities in order, then the rest of your day (or year) should flow smoothly. That someone was my daughter’s 4th grade teacher & although I’m probably paraphrasing the pep talk that the teacher gave her students last year, the idea is just the same – focus on what is important for that day, that week or this month & then you’ll have a better understanding of what you need to do to get through the … [Read more...]
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number
Later in the year, I will be celebrating a milestone birthday. Yep, I’m turning 40! While that may seem daunting to some, I’m actually feeling better about it than when I turned 30. There’s a R&B song titled “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number” & in my opinion that’s a good phrase to live by. I started this summer with the intention of doing new things that I’ve never tried, sort of like a bucket list. I’ve always wanted to try … [Read more...]