For most of my life I've refused to make New Year's Resolutions. I'm not sure why. Perhaps it was a (pointless) rebellion of sorts where I acted out against the norm in a healthy(ish) way. I remember feeling clever talking with my friend's older brother when we were teenagers, if I make a resolution NOT to make a New Year's resolution is that still a resolution? I remember thinking he thought I … [Read more...]
Single (during the Holidays) and Lovin’ it?
A lot of my single friends tend to feel their 'singleness' more during the holidays and slip into a bit of 'woe is me...' As I mentioned in my first "Single and Lovin' It" post, the fact that I have kids makes it difficult to feel alone. Now that is not to say that I don't get lonely...In fact, I do feel the loneliness from time to time. Part of the reason that it is more prominent to feel … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: {Dress for the Day}
Join in the fun over at Dear Abby Leigh, she is beautiful inside and out and I'm pretty lucky to know her a little in person as well. … [Read more...]
To Love Myself: Loving Life Intentionally
You know that point in a movie or book when the character realizes what exactly they have and how precious and valuable it is? The "it's a wonderful life" George Bailey moment running through the streets like a crazy person so thankful- where when that which was taken from them is returned and they are changed? I guess my question is ... can you get that- that depth of appreciation and gut … [Read more...]