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I was always someone who used to think how selfish people were that committed suicide!  Then it hit too close to home.   I grew up with a family that welcomed me like I was one of their own.  They have 3 boys, so although I was a tomboy, I was still a girl so I think that helped.  We took a few LONG tripsContinue reading “Making Sense of Suicide”

Being on a deployment really makes you think about your life and the things that matter. Family is vitally important to both of us, especially our relationship with each other. After one of our many chats about how we need to do more things together, last year we made a pact that every summer weContinue reading “Pandemic Vacation – Erie, PA”

I like to think I’m an optimist. I definitely try not to get upset about things that I cannot change and filter through nonsense. For some reason, this last birthday I was SHOOK for quite some time. I started reevaluating my life decisions, deciding whether I’ve done enough by this time, if I was onContinue reading “40 – Half Way Over or Just Getting Starting?”

I have thought about getting a puppy for a while now.  I finally did it!  I bought an Olde English Bulldogge.  He is only 8 weeks old and his name is Gus.  Of course, he is the cutest thing you have ever seen!  You might be thinking that I am nuts.  Here I am a teacher, mom of 2, and waitressContinue reading “Puppy Love”

Why is it that women think that we always have a flaw?  I have yet to meet a woman that feels that she is flawless.  Well, that is just sad really.  When I was younger, I remember thinking I was fat or at the very least chubby!  Man, if I could go back to being that “fat” or “chubby” I’d take it in a heartbeat!  My high schoolContinue reading “FlawLess”

Unfortunately, my grandma passed away (my grandma, not the one Ruth and I share).  It is weird how the grief process works!  I’m sure it is different for everyone, but for me in comes and goes in waves.  One minute I will be okay because I am occupying my time and mind.  Then the next minute I am crying myContinue reading “The Waves of Grief”

I am one of those weird people that took until age 37 to have my first ever full body massage.  When better to do it than on my weekend girls trip with Ruth.  So, when we first arrived to our weekend getaway, we ate lunch and then headed over to get our massages.  I was nervous about this because after all it was my first time.  Since Ruth isContinue reading “First Timer – Massage Edition”

I am fortunate to have many wonderful people in my life.  Some incredible family members, friends, and coworkers that are much more like family.  There are also the people that came into my life but didn’t stick around for long.  I still believe they had a purpose and role in changing my life.  One of those people was my third-grade teacher.  I moved into his classroom halfway through theContinue reading “People that Made a Difference in My Life”

I am not one of those people that feels that Covid-19 is a made-up thing or that it isn’t as serious as the media makes it out to be.  I don’t think it is fair to say that because I know there have been too many lives lost.  I would like to think that if we allContinue reading “COVID Sucks”

I have to say that my favorite holiday is Christmas!  Today we put up all the Christmas stuff.  The tree, stockings, garland, and lights!  Something about the Christmas decorations makes your home feel homier!  We can all use some early joy this year, so why not put it all up before Thanksgiving!  I always used to like Christmas, but now havingContinue reading “What is Your Favorite Holiday?”