Category: journal Entries

.Work, parenting, survival—it’s nonstop but Rest is needed. But I can’t run on empty anymore. 🔥 Hard Truth No sick days. No breaks. If I stayed home every time I felt awful, I’d run out of PTO fast. Rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about making life easier. 🚀 How I Make it Happen ✅ Say…

I came home thinking, Finally, today’s the day! The weather was perfect, the yard needed it, and all I wanted was to get the first mow of the season over with—quick, efficient, done. Instead, I ended up spending $20 on a gas can, making four store trips, and watching oily gasoline pool across my driveway…

I’m driving the same road I took as a kid, heading into the city with my family. Back then, the trip felt big—exciting, full of possibility. Now, it’s just part of my routine. Twenty-five years later, I’m a middle-aged woman, a mother of two, divorced, a homeowner, working a job I love. The road itself…

Living in that apartment felt confining. Each day seemed the same, filled with moments of fear & survival. I knew I needed to make a change, not just for myself, but for my daughter. However, escaping an abusive situation is challenging. It involves careful planning, small steps, and overcoming doubts about whether leaving would improve…

May 12, 2025 Dear Future, Yesterday was a day that felt full, not just in schedule but in connection. After Mother’s Day, I brought my oldest home. Then, my youngest & I treated ourselves to creamies at a local stand—small joys that remind us of simple pleasures. Evening settled in comfortably. We made battered fish,…

💖 Dear Future, 💖 Mother’s Day blessings are something I’ll never take for granted. From morning gratitude rituals to family bonding activities, today was a treasure. 🥰 I woke to the sounds of dishes being cleaned—a sure sign that something special was unfolding. Then came the debate: Who would be the one to make Mom’s…

Dear Future, Thursday, May 8, 2025 Recovering & Reflecting: A Week of Exhaustion, Solitude, & Tradition 🌱💆‍♀️ Cloudy skies & fifty-something degrees today. Recovery 🌱 is slow—my body feels reluctant to fully bounce back from the exhaustion 😴 that struck Friday night. While I’ve made progress, I’m drained, running on low energy, and desperately needing…

Create household systems to increase Productivity & efficiency. What: No clothes on floor Less dirty dishes. How will i know i have accomplished this: dishes can be washed in less than 10 minutes. when do I want to complete this by: end of 2025 what will I need to accomplish this: Less dishes and clothes

.. wait for it… . I remembered to bring my reusable shopping bag! please don’t mind the bag of soil judging me lol it’s the little successes we must focus on!