I am writing this sitting in an amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. I remember when I first sat in these seats. It was the first time I stepped onto this property taking in all of its beauty. I was... Continue Reading →
You know, every now and then I slip. Not like, whoops, it was a little too soapy in the shower and I almost lost my balance. No. I mean slip like I'm going down a hill unable to fully maneuver... Continue Reading →
I failed, like completely this month. I've not posted a single blog. I've written but focused my attention on other things. With the month winding down, I wanted to post a very late October for the love of post. Stay... Continue Reading →
When the year began there was excitement. I expected the year to be absolutely unforgettable. I pictured myself getting established in the HR field. I imagined myself to have fulfilled a bunch of my dreams. As the first half of... Continue Reading →
"Temper, temper. I wouldn't dream of challenging you." My favorite movie growing up was Lion King. I couldn't watch the part where Mufasa died. I'd literally fast forward or I'd cry. To this day I could recite the movie and... Continue Reading →
You know, as I sit here stewing, I'm beginning to find humor in the situation. The world has some pretty shady people in it. I already knew that. But, with the struggles of fighting an up hill battle at work... Continue Reading →
This morning I woke up frustrated. I didn't get enough sleep even though my body comfortably conformed with my new mattress. I tossed and turned thinking of all the things still left undone before we move the three years of... Continue Reading →
My brother and I are a lot like my dad: we're dreamers. Not to say my mom isn't. But, she's more of a factual, be in the present kind of gal. My dad, on the other hand, he loved to... Continue Reading →
Last year was a busy summer for me. I had to be in charge of three growing kids and was able to figure out the do's and don't's here. While my niece and nephews gave me a run for my... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 