I’ve been thinking about how things were going to be during this time since January, and now that the time has come, it’s been interesting to say the least. It has been a few days since my soon-to-be ex-husband started sleeping at his new place and the emotions have been quite magenta (in the … More Divorce Diaries (Pt 14: Physically Separated. Finally living apart…)
Throughout this journey of slowly separating, I’ve felt so many emotions. More than I could ever imagine. It hasn’t been a straight line, downward slope or a uphill slope. It has been a roller coaster of zigzags, but one feeling that has remained constant is ….fear. Fear of the unknown. It’s scary you know, … More Divorce Diaries (Part 13: And Just Like That… I found a Reason to feel Hopeful.)
         Well, there goes another year. 2024 was interesting to say the least. What a challenging time! Now it’s time for a new chapter. The last 3 years have been the hardest 3 years, but now, it’s bamboo season! I’m claiming it! It’s a time for rapid growth and a time for change in the … More Going into the New Year Damaged but Not Destroyed!
It’s hard to believe that it’s officially the last month of 2024. This year has been one crazy year, and not the usual crazy. It’s been odd, but also enlightening. It’s like a lot of truths were exposed this year, and so many people are tired and overwhelmed. I’ve definitely learned a lot this … More Thinking of my next chapter… (It’s time for a Factory Reset) (Blogmas #1)
         In a few past posts over the years, I’ve spoken on Strength. I’ve mentioned how even in moments when we feel like we’re weak we are actually strong. We equate tears and breaking down from time to time to being weak, but every time we get up that shows how strong we actually are. … More Stronger than you think, Tougher than you believe.
Earlier this year I binged watched the show Younger on Hulu. [Don’t worry, I won’t give away any spoilers for people who might want to watch it at some point. 95% of what I’m mentioning from the first episode.] I used to always see the commercials for it on TVLand, but never watched it … More Why the show YOUNGER made me feel Hopeful . . .
         My ongoing journey to Chasing “Financial” Freedom has been a roller coaster with many loops, turns and steep hills. I’ve failed tremendously. I gave up over and over again. I’ve came across many roadblocks. Unexpected life situations continuously popped up and delayed my path, but I kept going. Somehow, I would find the strength … More Self-Discipline for Success and Trying to Move Forward in this New Normal (Chasing Freedom Pt 2)
Lately I’ve been taking things slow, especially during the last few weeks. I removed a lot of pressure that I tend to feel in my everyday life and just decided to give myself a little more grace. I knew last month was going to be a difficult and emotional month for me and it … More Shutting out Chaos (Chasing Peace Pt 2)
         Upon my chasing happiness journey, I figured that being my best self will contribute to my happiness. So, besides my anxiety and grief, what’s been holding me back? What’s affecting me? When I get to the root, I know part of it is due to my weight gain over the last few years. About … More Self-Improving with a dose of Healthy Distractions (Chasing Happiness pt2)
In a previous post I’ve mentioned one of my favorite quotes from The Office. It was the last season and Andy Bernard stated, “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” That quote stuck with me since the very first time I heard … More When You Feel that the Good Old Days are Behind You . . . (There’s still hope)
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