Today is a bright, crisp fall day. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, and the air is invigorating (AKA downright chilly). It makes me feel happy, energetic, and rooted in blessings. My greatest blessing is my family. I didn't necessarily recognize how wonderful they were while I was growing up, but as I look back, I realize I am the luckiest person alive. I have two parents who were always (and still are) present physically and mentally. They spent time with me, supported me, challenged me, and reprimanded me; they let me know I was special in so many ways. Because of their support I grew up confident and content, believing I could do anything. I also have two older siblings who … [Read More...]
The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It
It is only mid-July, but due to an unusually warm, dry summer, most of the grass has already turned brown. I am missing the lush green grass we used to see until the end of summer. As I was wishing … [Read More...]
A Zentangle-Inspired Workspace
I found myself with a few spare moments at work recently, and rather than buckling down, I turned my attention to a few of my favorite websites. (Please don't tell my boss if you know him. I did take … [Read More...]
Week 9: My Food Addiction
We have finished 10% of our journey together, and I decided I am ready to be totally transparent about my relationship with food and how I got where I … [Read More...]
Create Your Own Grocery Shopping Template in Word
Many of you seemed excited about the grocery shopping template I shared earlier. Some folks expressed an interest in creating their own form without … [Read More...]
Week 2: Prepare Snacks in Advance
Well friends, I made it through the first week. The long-range goal is to lose 80 pounds in 80 weeks. I lost two pounds this week, so I have 78 … [Read More...]