"Give me coffee to change the things I can, and the beach to accept the things I cannot change." ~ Unknown It's okay to take care of me. Between working as a unit manager, filling in as a supervisor, taking care of the dogs, the house, being on call to do rape kits, answering phone … Continue reading Taking a break
Serenity Oasis
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Why Menopausal Women are Sooooo Angry
"I feel as if I have been piling things into my arms for the last twenty years, holding it all, managing it all, doing it all, being it all and suddenly I am looking at the pile, realizing how much of it doesn’t belong to me, and hungering to let it drop, to lay it … Continue reading Why Menopausal Women are Sooooo Angry
Free to Be
"Now that she had nothing to lose, she was free." ~ Paul Coelho Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com Lately there's been a random surge of well known actresses who have posted photos of themselves sans make-up. A backlash of sorts against the myriad filters available in phone apps such as Snapchat and TikTok. Filters that can … Continue reading Free to Be
Meeting Your Own Expectations
"You didn't just find a self out there waiting. You had to make one. You had to create who you wanted to be." ~ Brit Bennett Photo by Min An on Pexels.com I have yet to see the Barbie movie, but from the reviews I have read and heard, I plan on watching it. Having … Continue reading Meeting Your Own Expectations
Easy Does It
"Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one." ~ Unknown Photo by Thirdman on Pexels.com "God never gives you more than you can handle." How many times have we heard that line. Sounds good, but it isn't true. God never said that and it's not in the … Continue reading Easy Does It
Distractions
"All I had to do was ask myself every day, for the first time in my life, "What would you enjoy doing today? What would bring you pleasure right now?" With nobody else's agenda to consider and no other obligations to worry about, this question finally became distilled and absolutely self-specific." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, "Eat … Continue reading Distractions
Different Ways to Handle News You Don’t Want to Hear
"When people know the reason things are happening, even if it's bad news, they can adjust their expectations and react accordingly." ~ Simon Sinek Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com Nobody LIKES bad news, myself included. But sometimes it happens. A divorce. A relationship gone sour. An unexpected expense. A health condition. A unforseen or … Continue reading Different Ways to Handle News You Don’t Want to Hear
Going Places, Doing Things
"The goal is to die with memories, not dreams." ~ Unknown Photo by Leah Kelley on Pexels.com I love to travel. Whether it's for a class or work or fun, there's just something inherently exciting about packing a bag (or grabbing a go-bag) and heading out the door. Especially if it's a new location, the … Continue reading Going Places, Doing Things
Permission Not Needed
"Because at some point, you need to start calling the shots. At some point, you need to start believing you know what's best. Or, I thought with a smile, you just stop asking for their permission in the first place." ~ Katie Kacvinsky Photo by Bidvine on Pexels.com It's amazing the revelations that come, and … Continue reading Permission Not Needed
The Road Back Home 