How often do you put up a front in order to protect yourself or the people around you? I do that often. I put up a front so people don't know how much something bothers me. Well, I sat down... Continue Reading →
The hiatus is over. For the last month and a half (it's been that long right?) I've been collecting recipes but life got in the way for me to post them. At first I got sick and there was no... Continue Reading →
I am a woman. A wife. A mother. A sister. A friend. But, what does all of that mean? Personally, for me it means nothing unless I know who I am on my own two feet. I could not be... Continue Reading →
Welcomed. Friended. Part of something. Happy. Fun. Included. Last week I worked on hosting a Leadership Seminar/Training for our Area Directors, Regional Directors and Charter Directors for my company. It took a lot of time, a lot of effort, a... Continue Reading →
Portland finally snowed. Big chunks of flakes floated across the sky this morning and it put me in the happiest of moods. While the flakes vanished as soon as it hit the pavement it snowed long enough to get the... Continue Reading →
In high school I was forced to read Pride and Prejudice with a group of kids that I would have otherwise never talked with. Well, not true. The only other girl I paired with in history once. The skateboarder and... Continue Reading →
My body has become accustomed to waking up at 4a. This morning it told me I had to go to the bathroom and it wasn't willing to wait. I tried for a few minutes to refuse its relief but realized... Continue Reading →
It is almost cliché to have a list of things you are thankful for around this time of year. For the past few years on social media people will declare what they are thankful for everyday in the month of... Continue Reading →
I can't sleep. Again. I've been up since 1a and I know today will drag because of it. I don't know if it is because of the anticipation of the holiday or my subconscious is trying to say something again.... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 