Seven years ago today I wrote on Facebook that I’d sent my resume to a local fledgeling museum. At that point it didn’t even have a building or a staff of more than one. I wanted to work for the organization so badly that I would have taken any position. A couple of days laterContinue reading “Chasing Dreams”
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4 Apps That Are Helping Me Live A Happier Life
So I’ve been doing a lot to try and make my life better these days and I wanted to share with you four apps that have helped me in my journey towards happiness. They are in no particular order. I’d love to hear what apps you’re using to rock your life in the comments section.Continue reading “4 Apps That Are Helping Me Live A Happier Life”
Confession Time: I’m Not Okay
I started going to a therapist on Friday. It turns out burning the candle at both ends and constantly trying to convince yourself that everything is fine can be mentally and emotionally taxing. Who would’ve thought? It feels a little weird writing about this. I committed to honesty when I started this blog and tellingContinue reading “Confession Time: I’m Not Okay”
Let’s! Get! Weird!
Life gets weird fast. Yesterday my daughter somehow managed to slam my nipple in her board book, I cleaned out our gutters while under a tornado watch, and my husband spewed muddy water into the kitchen while trying to fix our water pump. The day before that my daughters had to be bathed three timesContinue reading “Let’s! Get! Weird!”
My Empty Cup
This month has been insane. I haven’t slowed down enough to even think about writing more than once a week, if that. You know how they say “you can’t pour from an empty cup”? Well yesterday my cup ran dry. Back to back weeks of sickness raging through our house coupled with stress at workContinue reading “My Empty Cup”
Missed Exits
This weekend while we were headed out of town the Hubs and I switched roles. Usually he drives and I keep him awake by asking him stupid questions and reading fun facts off the internet. Our last trip involved a 45 minute long discussion/research session on the topic of Sloths. This time I agreed toContinue reading “Missed Exits”
Book Review: Devil In The White City
I just finished Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and I loved it! Here’s my review of this page turner.
Getting My Groove Back
Things have been kind of weird lately with the blogging. I want to reach more people but don’t want my blog to turn into some cookie cutter thing just to get more views. I’d like to invest more time and money but I have bills to pay and a lot on my plate. Some ofContinue reading “Getting My Groove Back”
Pop’s Advice
This month makes one year since I lost my Pop. He was my Bonus Grandfather but that description seems inadequate. It somehow lacks the energy and love that he was full of. He was also often full of a wonderful mix of wisdom and hot air. An Army Veteran and seasoned businessman, his extensive vocabularyContinue reading “Pop’s Advice”
Mom Van Confessions 