My Life

.Work, parenting, survival—it’s nonstop but Rest is needed. But I can’t run on empty anymore. šŸ”„ 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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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