Category: journal Entries

  • 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…

  • Morning Musings of a Single Mom

    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…

  • Winds of Change

    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…

  • Networking is my playground

    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…

  • Sisterly love

    **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…

  • Full Moon Reflections: Growth, Gratitude & Life’s Little Wins 🌕💛

    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…

  • Digging out

    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…

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