Category: journal Entries

6:30 a.m. The alarm has sounded its call three times, and I’ve dutifully snoozed each one. Today, my kiddo gets the luxury of sleeping in—no school. Meanwhile, the clock ticks toward 7:35 a.m., when I need to leave for work. The to-do list beckons, each task awaiting its turn. Coffee. Vitamins. Shower. Dress. Feed the…

Today, I feel the winds of change in the air—a gentle nudge from nature reminding me that nothing stays the same forever. It’s the spring equinox, a turning point where day and night find balance. For a single mother in Vermont, the balance often feels elusive. But today, as I step outside, I see the…

Unleashing My Power: Why Networking is My PlaygroundHey everyone! Let’s just get this out of the way: I’m an extrovert. And let me tell you, networking? It’s my playground. My happy place. As a 43-year-old single mom and Retail Training Coordinator, I live for connecting with people. My work is all about people, and networking…

**Grateful for My Daughters’ Bond** As a single mom to two incredible daughters, now 24 and 15, I’ve found endless joy in their unique sisterly connection. From the day my eldest became a big sister, their bond has grown into something truly special—filled with love, laughter, and shared moments that brighten our lives. They’ve taught…

I completed the CPTD prep course on March 4th! I purchased a portable dishwasher february 26! I spent quality time with both my kiddos! I am most grateful for my family. The love that my daughters and I share. I love listening to their music with them, braiding their hair, and enjoying 1 on 1…

As snow storms bring piles of snow and I find myself, needing to shovel myself out, I think of depression. Whether genetic or situation most find ourself on a cycle of depression of some level and have to dig our selves out. It’s a cycle, and we will rise again. We do our best with…

Grocery Shopping Laundry Dishes Home maintenance Property Maintenance Rest Meal prep

As I was driving home 1 1/2 hours from a sporting event, I came to a realization. I am able to have a different perspective of my surroundings. Two parents households, one can sleep while the other drives. While I don’t get that luxury, I do get to see the sights of vermont in the…

poem by Robert frost Natures first green is gold. Her hardest hue to hold Her early leafs a flower But only so an hour Then leaf subsides to leaf So eden sank to grief So dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay

Sunday, January 17, 2021 8:30AM SHOULD———->COULD My last post I used the word SHOULD, I would like to replace that universally to COULD. Think about if you replace the word Should with Could. Reduces Blame and Shame. Who is in charge of whether or not I should do something, ME. My choices, my free will.…