Little did I know, the changes that would come From the news that made you cry I did not understand why my mama was so
This little yappy dog across the street
ARGHGHGHGHGHGH They moved in last year. Their millions of children playing in the road I can deal with. The loud blaring music every weekend –
Yes, this post is about – TP
Have you noticed ever since the toilet paper has started making its way back on the shelves that the quality of your favorite brand doesn’t
Do you like our tree?
This is a purchase I made that I really cannot afford, but it brought my almost grown children so much pleasure in picking it out
Freeflow
What a day. First, I forgot to take my thyroid medicine for the second day in a row. It isn’t the end of the world,
I struggle with WordPress
It is supposed to be super easy, but I cannot make it do what I want it to do. I am not tech-naïve either. This
A patient hit me today
No, it wasn’t a “Code Strong”. She wasn’t altered. She didn’t have an infection causing confusion. She wasn’t under the influence of narcotics, benzodiazepines, or
Don’t you just love a new idea for a novel?
I have so many great ideas that are so interesting to me! And then I start writing and the amazing plot idea sort of fizzles
There just ain’t enough inside
I chose to own a blog to strengthen my writing. To have an online presence, perhaps, in order to allow those who have read my
Weird neighbors
They have been bugging me. And they do not even live on my street. There is a house that was sold in this past year,
Get a promotion, find your true friends
Ain’t that the worst? I recently was given a minor promotion at my workplace, and now all of a sudden people that I thought were
Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Every now and again, I will renew my interest in the genealogy of my mother’s family. My father’s family has been traced to 1824 where
Anxiety product review: TAZO Calm Chamomile
So, I actually had a pretty good day today. I sat around in my chair a lot, read trashy romance novels, and only worried about
Deep Breathing for Anxiety
I took a holistic nursing class recently, and discovered a relaxation technique called “deep breathing”. Basically, this technique focuses on slow, deep breathing using the
Anxiety is ruining my life: the single mom saga
I need a better way to be. Jesus promised us his peace, why can I not allow it to flood my existence? Has He not
Thoughts on jury duty
It is sooooo obvious when you act like you just can’t tell the truth for the sake of the law. You are lying to get
I guess this is getting old?
I am settling more and more into learning about local nature, native plants and animal species, and sustainability. Always been interested in the outdoors around
I bought a car yesterday
I am TERRIFIED of it. I started out looking at used cars on local sites like NextDoor, Craigslist, etc. Then I went looking at certified
Discovery!
I am reading about “Health Promotion Model” in one of my RN-BSN classes. Idly, after reading this quote: “Research indicates that often the best predictor
Don’t wanna go to work tomorrow
I guess most of us are wishing we could stay home and write – or stay home and goof off. It’s 2240 and I’m binge
Recipe bloggers
In 2006, when Ree Drummond started her Pioneer Woman blog, I was all gaga over the pics of every step, with comments and little stories
Dreams
I have considered myself a writer since I was very young. Yes, the dream was stifled in my teen years by the thoughtless student-teacher, but
Another writing assignment
First, let us analyze the assignment itself. For privacy, I will not actually post the actual assignment, but tell its requirements. We are required to
Just like stores all across America
My Christmas cactus has skipped Thanksgiving.
Successful day
So, I am participating in NaNoWriMo. It was actually a slow start, but the novel that has been living in my head is really starting
Criticism
By golly, my ego has taken such a blast from this unseen professor who resides somewhere in this world. I have no idea from where
Perfectionism
Is not a good quality to have as a long-distance learner. I am quite frustrated by the lack of live help when I require it.
Something I thought was neat
First off, this is about a death, so if it bothers you, don’t read. As a nurse, I see a lot of death, some peaceful,
It takes me too long to write…
…and then I cram it all in in one night, and it is fabulous. Why do I work like this? Unfortunately, I only can create
Facebook life hack
You know how Facebook always shows ads related to the things you have either searched for or spoken about (or sometimes just THINK about?) Well,
Germophobe at the state fair
This is probably the number one hardest day of the year for me. I am a germophobe and I admit it. Let me tell you
Pearls before swine
Not that what I have to say is by any means a pearl. Or that the people I speak to are swine. But I need
Writing
My ego is quite large I suppose, for I have always fancied myself as a great writer. I haven’t always kept up with it and
I reeeeeaaallly don’t want to start another fasting diet.
Maybe it’s time to invest in control top panties and just be me. I just hate to throw out an ENTIRE wardrobe of clothes to
Limbo-fasting state
148 pounds this morning in case anyone cares. I think as long as I get rid of the muffin-top I won’t care what the actual
150.5 pounds. WHAT THE ACTUAL …
Through absolutely no cheating, messing up, overeating, NOTHING, my weight is now back to 150.5 pounds. Only one pound lighter than my start weight one
Still holding on to 147 pounds
I am going to switch to the 5:2 plan. At least that way I will get to drink some &^%$ coffee with cream and sugar
Day 22
Back to 147 pounds. Today is my son’s birthday, and my only day off this week. I am having a precious cup of coffee for
Day 21
I made it to 145.5! It’s making me feel so good to see that on the scale this morning. Of course, pessimism has set in
Days 14-19
My weight has hovered in between 147.5 and 149 pounds for all six days that I haven’t posted. I think my body has accepted the
Day THIRTEEN
147 pounds this morning! I even feel like I look thinner, even though I am still sporting the same muffin top over my jeans. Perhaps
Day TWELVE
148.5 pounds – hey, it’s below 150 OK just another weekend. Today is Sunday, so it is easier for me to fast because I am
Day ELEVEN
147.5 pounds – WHAT!!! So, today’s story is NOT going to be a story of healthy eating. I am thrilled with the weight loss my
Day TEN
149.5 pounds. Humph. Scale must be broken. After all the food I ate yesterday?? Today the refrigerator comes! I figured out how to make black
Day EIGHT
I didn’t even check my weight today. It is so discouraging and I want to quit. Today was beautiful at work. I only had one
Day SEVEN
151.5 pounds still. Another day off. My strategy here today is to sleep until it is time to eat. I am pretty much just going
Day SIX
151.5 pounds WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS? MY WEEKEND WAS A BUST! Back at work and it is busy as all get out.
Day FIVE
149.5 pounds Headache still lurking. So hungry this AM and I’m miserable.
Day FOUR
148.5 pounds!!! So, today is Saturday, it’s my day off. I want to do my usual Saturday morning thing: have a snack in my chair,
It has been over a year
I am no longer afraid of my new car. In fact I LOVE my car and do not want to own anything else, ever. Unfortunately,
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