For all that I am a planner and my lists have lists, there is a lot in life that I leave up to chance. In general, I have to say, it hasn’t turned out badly. Admittedly, there have been a few mini disasters, but in a life where I’ve made those big decisions basically onContinue reading “A relatively unplanned life…”
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Birthdays and Pinterest boards…
Today would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Sadly, we lost him nearly 20 years ago at aged 67. Happy Birthday, Dad. You are still loved and thought of often. I still tell stories about you. I still use many of your phrases, including “D-U-L-N, DONE”. Most of all, I still remember the lessons youContinue reading “Birthdays and Pinterest boards…”
Balance, big dreams and daydreams…
After the Great Resignation of 2024 when I quit my job to go out on my own, I went through a lot of lifecycles. At first, exhaustion ruled the day. The freedom that was represented by being out on my own didn’t just give me room to breathe, it gave me room to rest. Then,Continue reading “Balance, big dreams and daydreams…”
Thinking outside of my own box…
Yesterday, I made some key moves that will preserve my little business for the long-term (YAY!) and allow me to be as successful as I want to be. Most importantly, it will also keep life and home calm, collected and quiet. After six weeks of some tricky navigating and dealing with more than a fewContinue reading “Thinking outside of my own box…”
My mini-“meaning of life”
It’s no secret that this winter has been particularly brutal for me. I’m at that space deep-down where I just want to crawl in bed and close my eyes until spring. And with a little over five weeks to go until spring, we are in the real dregs of winter. Far enough along to beContinue reading “My mini-“meaning of life””
Sincerely yours…
Last night, my husband suggested we go to our local brew pub for a burger and a beer. I had planned on cooking and while the outing is cheap, I was also in my “conserve at all costs” mode. Still, it sounded really good and I agreed. Reaching across the table, he grabbed both ofContinue reading “Sincerely yours…”
Letting go…
It’s been a lousy few days here. While I’ve been fixated on trying to build more business, I lost two contracts after the government froze all grants and loans yesterday. While the order has now been rescinded, it was too much uncertainty for my clients. They’re going to preserve their resources for now. For me?Continue reading “Letting go…”
Recentered and recharged.
Yesterday was a reset for me. After a few very restless weeks of worrying about the success of my new business, yesterday was the first time in awhile that I’ve relaxed about it. Truth be told, even over the holidays I was worried. It was a low-simmering, “you can think about that later” kind ofContinue reading “Recentered and recharged.”
Stealing home.
I read this influencer thing about “elevating the everyday,” and I had to chuckle. Umm, not me. It’s more like I’m stealing home everyday… or at least most days. I’m going to be completely honest here: there are days I have it all together, my house is perfectly clean, I’ve made a special meal andContinue reading “Stealing home.”
Lists and lights…
I live my life by a “to-do” list. Sometimes, my to-do lists are actually excel files with multiple sheets. Okay, let’s stop lying here: almost always my to-do lists are excel files with multiple sheets. I like my lists. They make me feel organized and in control. As I’ve been on sabbatical, my to-do listsContinue reading “Lists and lights…”
The Yuppie Homesteader 