Category: journal Entries

  • Back to where it all Began

    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, one of my…

  • Mothers Day 2025

    šŸ’– Dear Future, šŸ’– 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…

  • What does the future want to know?

    Dear Future, Thursday, May 8, 2025 Recovering & Reflecting: A Week of Exhaustion, Solitude, & Tradition šŸŒ±šŸ’†ā€ā™€ļø 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…

  • One single Mom with Determination can manage Lawn

    Grow Resilience & Confidence, One Blade of Grass at a Time Empowering lawn care for single parents #1 tip. Check gas can & lawn mower functionality before you want to use it for the season. Ask me how I know…see FB & IG Lawn Mowing as a Single Mom: Finding Confidence in the Grass 🌱…

  • Goals

    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

  • I should win a prize for this…

    .. 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!

  • Where I come from

    My Story part one! April 16 —I was born during a fierce snowstorm in December, in a remote cabin nestled in the woods. My arrival into this world was anything but ordinary. It was unplanned, intense, and unforgettable. My mother was home alone with my 2-year-old sibling, while my father, a deckhand on a ferry,…

  • April 8th: Winter Lingers

    Snow fell last night—a nudge from Mother Nature that winter isn’t done yet. Spring still hesitates, and the snow may fade by day’s end, but winter reminds us it won’t bow out quietly.

  • Morning Devotionals: A Twist

    I’m considering revising my morning routine and reinventing morning devotionals as a practice dedicated to self-care, growth, and gratitude—drawing inspiration from the structure of traditional devotionals while leaving spirituality aside. – Self-care: Begin the day intentionally nurturing my physical and emotional well-being. Yoga? Stretching? Water intake? – Growth: Reflect on my goals and set one…

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