I’m not saying my phone is permanently attached to my hand, but if you asked me to set it down for more than five minutes, I might break out in a cold sweat. Between emails, social media, group chats, and the endless rabbit hole of the internet, my screen time was getting out of control….
Self Confessions
Learning to Sew – My New Hobby
One of the things on my January Checklist was to start a new hobby and let me tell you I am so glad that I did. My granny tried to teach me to sew years ago and I did okay but I never really learned. It wasn’t a big deal but I am short and…
A Very Holiday Mishap
As the holiday season approached, I decided this year would be different. I’d finally get a jumpstart on my Christmas preparations instead of scrambling at the last minute like a contestant on a holiday game show. So, I made a plan: I would decorate the house, bake cookies, and maybe even attempt to wrap presents…
Coffee Break: The State of Things
I know that it seems as though I have been a bit MIA lately and I have to some degree. Personal posts have taken a backseat to a lot of other things. Nothing horrible. I have just been feeling overwhelmed to some degree. There is no excuse or reason behind it. It just is. I…
The Joys and Struggles of Turning 48
Turning 48 is a milestone that will happen for me this week, a blend of joy and struggle, marked by both humor and wisdom. As I approach this new chapter in my life, I find myself reflecting on the changes and experiences that come with it. From dealing with a body that doesn’t quite work…
2 Eat, Pray, Love Quotes that Changed My Life
I am sure that most of you have either read the book or seen the movie by now. If you have not read the book then I highly recommend it. There are two quotes in that book that changed my life. The book is full of wonderful quotes but for me these two impacted me. …
Sometimes Social Media Is Too Much
Like most of y’all I spend time each day scrolling through social media. I will say that over the last year I have noticed that sometimes it can be simply too much. I mean, at what point in our lives did we decide that it was okay to say or write things about people that…
5 British Television Shows I Adore | 25 Days of Me
I posted this last year but the truth is I still love these shows and it really sheds light on who I am more. If you have been with me for a while then you already know how much I enjoy British television. There are many reasons why but one of the biggest is that…
Weird Things | 25 Days of Me
I posted this one before but it is still true of me now. This was from a list of thirty prompts that I shared and then answered each one. This one was Weird things you do when you’re alone. I listed a couple of things an thought I would go back and share them a…
Do you Ever Just Drop By? | 25 Days of Me
I had someone just drop by today and I had no idea they were coming. I was more than a little embarrassed because I wasn’t really dressed for company nor was the house ready. That got me thinking. Long ago you didn’t just drop by people’s homes, they had times that were acceptable for visiting….