Spring Break Day 2

“The secret of success is making your vacation your vacation” -Unknown I’m taking it all in. Slow mornings. Reading books. Taking the time to make meals I love and all the self-care I have the energy for. Deep sigh. Along with all this free time, I’ve been thinking about my 40th birthday. I have upsContinue reading “Spring Break Day 2”

Rest & Relaxation

“It’s very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Spring Break Day 1 I made soup withContinue reading “Rest & Relaxation”

I Ventured Out!

I’ve ventured out! I bought horror and some mystery books this weekend. I usually stick with classic fiction, but I got a bag full of books from authors who are living and breathing. I also haven’t really had a reading mindset while working, but I’m feeling curious about the world of horror and mystery lately.Continue reading “I Ventured Out!”

Okay, It’s My Turn Now

“And I said to my body, softly: ‘I want to be your friend.’ It took a long breath and replied: ‘I have been waiting my whole life for this.” -Unknown I’m on spring break from college, and it feels so right!! I know my week off will fly by, but I’m going to do myContinue reading “Okay, It’s My Turn Now”

Against All Odds

“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” -Brene Brown We are supposed to have moments where we question whether we can do this. We are supposed to show up every day with the freedom to choose. That is the adventure that comes with chasing our dreams. The fact that we can chooseContinue reading “Against All Odds”

Let the Boycotts Begin

“Change will not come if we wait for some other people or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek” — President Barack Obama I have been fully involved in the boycotts. I wanted to share the dates as we move alone to remind myself theContinue reading “Let the Boycotts Begin”

Dare Devil Born Again

I loved the Dare Devil series and King Pin is my favoritest character! I’m so excited to watch all the episodes. Here’s the synopsis “In Marvel Television’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson FiskContinue reading “Dare Devil Born Again”

Let’s Start Here.

“It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy” ― Lucille Ball Yess! Because I needed it today. I’m so glad I have my “What do you need to keep going?” toolkit. I mean, I’m no quitter, but isn’t life just so much better when you take time to appreciate each step? IContinue reading “Let’s Start Here.”

Writer’s Lifestyle

“I am interested in art as a means of living a life; not as a means of making a living.”  -Robert Henri. Yes this is wonderful but to be completely honest, I want both. Soon hopefully. I can’t imagine writing being anything other than a lifestyle. It requires quite a bit from me. I meanContinue reading “Writer’s Lifestyle”