Today, after a continuing education course, my husband and I started our errands. First up, we dropped the car off to get some maintenance before leaving our trip. While my husband stayed with the car, I walked to a close by clothing store to look for the outfit I would bring for the wedding. WhileContinue reading “A day out”
Category Archives: Family
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”
Goodbye Grandpa
Separation by W.S. Merwin Your absence has gone through meLike thread through a needle.Everything I do is stitched with its color. Your grandson, my husband is a great person, because of you. Thank you for raising him to be the person that I know, love, and admire.
No Change
If you change nothing about yourself and your life, where would you be one year from now? If nothing changes about life, I will be healthier cuz I spend more time eating at home from a nutrition plan that makes sense for our lifestyle. I will be stronger because I am working on building betterContinue reading “No Change”
Day One
We packed the car, dropped off the animals, stopped for a quick breakfast… and then we were Westward Ho! We arrived at our destination earlier than I anticipated, but I had a great nap and still saw my favorite parts of the drive. Tomorrow, we have an adventure planned. I’m not sure exactly what willContinue reading “Day One”
Road Tripping
It’s become a tradition for me to go on a trip. Last year it was a solo trip. This year, we’re going together. It should be a blast.
Return and Report
I missed a day of posting. I realized it just as I was dozing into the best night’s sleep I had in the past little bit. We learned this week that my brother has been arrested and is incarcerated while the wheels of justice turn. I’m sad that he is in this situation, but I’mContinue reading “Return and Report”
Home Sweet Home
My home stopped feeling like my home before we had to deal with court. It started to get better after I got my performance stationary bike and got my workouts in regularly. And then, we had someone ask for help. What was supposed to be temporary has lingered on for months, and now continues untilContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”
Motherly thoughts
I’ve been pregnant multiple times in my adulthood. I didn’t get to bring home my babies. I love my kids, I hope I get to meet them someday. The very first thing I will do is take each one in my arms and hug them and tell them that they were loved and longed for.Continue reading “Motherly thoughts”
Brothers
I have a younger brother. His birthday was yesterday. We’ve never been close, and since I have made my life far from the areas that he calls home… it’s been a minute since we’ve celebrated anything together. He’s my brother all the same, and I hope that he had a good day doing something heContinue reading “Brothers”
Indomitable Bellatrix 