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Independence Day

It was an unintentional silent protest in our home this weekend. We intended to go to a baseball game, but we waited too long to buy tickets. We did go to a movie and ran some errands we needed to do for the weekend. We were home long before dark. As the fireworks started goingContinue reading “Independence Day”

Budgeting

Growing up, the concept of a budget was nebulous. I knew that we had to earn money to afford life… but then for me not really. My mother showed by example that you had to work to survive this world. But, I wasn’t encouraged to go out and get a career. I wasn’t encouraged toContinue reading “Budgeting”

Disability Pride Momth

This month just like last month is so important in the world in which we live. We are living in a time when our rights, protections, and avenues of livelihood are being threatened. We absolutely must stand up and make ourselves known. I am a disabled woman with Cerebral Palsy. I have from a veryContinue reading “Disability Pride Momth”

How important is spirituality in your life? Spirituality is one of my mechanisms to cope with my trauma and emotional health. From my adolescence on, the church and my relationship with Christ and our Heavenly Father were my sanctuary. Through those two things, I found my mentors, opportunities, lifelong friends, and Truth. Since lockdown, goingContinue reading

Daily habits

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? I have gotten out of my daily habits so this prompt is perfect for a Sunday as I set my intentions for the week. My morning routine: My nighttime routine: The things I do my very best to do for myContinue reading “Daily habits”

What is one habit or behavior that is not serving you? The one habit not serving me is not having a consistent bedtime. I’ve gone weeks with something solid, and then life happens to disrupt the routine and getting back to it is harder than before. This weekend, I shall be working on getting consistentContinue reading

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? My wardrobe is pretty androgynous. Pants and a t-shirt or polo shirt. The more gender neutral the better. It is a very rare/special occasion that I will wear a girly outfit.

What countries do you want to visit? I want to go back to Finland and Sweden Would love to see London, Puerto Rico, and Italy.

Grounding Exercise

How does every part of my body feel at this moment? Head is heavy from all the stress of the day. Neck feels tight and stiff because I haven’t stretched today. Shoulders and upper back are tight and sore but not painful. Chest and torso feel supported and full… as in I’ve had good mealsContinue reading “Grounding Exercise”

Slowly but Surely

When the last kid left our home and as we began walking through our hell all those months. We decided on 2 things. First, as soon as we could we would leave this apartment… which will take at least one more year because life has a way of intervening in our efforts. Second, we wouldContinue reading “Slowly but Surely”