Spring Break Day 5

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” -Helen Keller We’ve reached the end of my Spring Break adventures. I saw an old mill burned down and googled it to find out the fire spread toxic chemicals everywhere, making the cost of demolition too great. It was a steel mill. It probably gaveContinue reading “Spring Break Day 5”

Spring Break Day 4 pic

Today wasn’t much of a vacation day. Lots of momming was done, but I took moments for myself. When I finally got home, I melted into my relaxation. I’m grateful for my life. I’m grateful for where I get to be in life, and I’m excited to keep going. There’s not much to complain about,Continue reading “Spring Break Day 4 pic”

Spring Break Day 4

Today wasn’t much of a vacation day. Lots of momming was done, but I took moments for myself. When I finally got home, I melted into my relaxation. I’m grateful for my life. I’m grateful for where I get to be in life, and I’m excited to keep going. There’s not much to complain about,Continue reading “Spring Break Day 4”

Spring Break Day 3

Spring Break Day 3 “Reading is just a vacation you pay less for, with an agenda you have no control over.” ―J.S. Wik Reading, a tiny bit of homework, and light cleaning were my plans today. I took a nap, and I’ve been slacking on my mom duties in the name of vacation. It’s soContinue reading “Spring Break Day 3”

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”

Jayne.Press: A Place Where You Can Be Human

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. The mind that responds to the intellectual and spiritual values that lie hidden in a poem, a painting, or a piece of music, discovers a spiritual vitality that lifts it above itself, takes it out of itself, and makes it present toContinue reading “Jayne.Press: A Place Where You Can Be Human”

Blogging Yet?

Is writing something you’re willing to blog about? Do you have all sorts of writing tips, tricks, and ideas and have nowhere to share them?! You should totally start a blog. The one thing I love about having a blog is when someone likes an old post at the perfect time. It’s like a messageContinue reading “Blogging Yet?”

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.”

Spring is Near

“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” – Yo-Yo Ma Passion does bring inspiration. Focusing your passion on your art will at least give you the starting point to something. At most, it will transform you into something new. Spring isContinue reading “Spring is Near”