Life is complicated. I see some friends try to figure it out with one Facebook post or try to blame their struggle on one thing. Understanding some of life’s complication has been my saving grace. Knowing that I don’t have to figure it all out to live it is a blessing. 1. Life is […]
I am a naturalized geek. It’s just like my US citizenship — I was not born that way, but I am so thankful for them. To continue with the analogy, as I could never be president of the United States, I could never be president of the geek squad. Nevertheless, these three skills are […]
If you are like me, you have things that you may not always appreciate. Here are three things I am thankful for that I do not always appreciate: My Fitbit My iPhone My Glasses I Don’t Always Appreciate my Fitbit Enough I don’t appreciate my Fitbit like I should. I hate when it dies […]
Stick-to-itiveness is something that is natural to me. There are times when I confuse my limitations with lacking follow-thru. My brain knows the difference but my heart is just catching on. Still, what my heart feels at times, do not hinder my progress. I thank God for stick-to-itiveness because: It’s the reason I reach my goals […]
As you probably know by now, mother’s untimely death was the most life-altering moment of my life. My siblings and I went to Texas and my older siblings stayed in Kansas once my mother died. By year two, I no longer lived with my younger siblings. I became a chronic runaway then I refused to […]
I thank God for Spunk. I faced my Goliath in seventh grade. Our gym class included eighth and ninth graders. I stuck out like a sore thumb because I work a long skirt and blouse instead of the typical gym shorts and t-shirt. To make it worse, the ninth grade bully had a locker near […]
I deal with pain every day and as much as it drives me bananas, I’ve also learned to appreciate it. It’s been that way for over 17 years. Lupus causes inflammation in my joints and brain. I have a hate-hate relationship with it. So what do I do? Use my morning gratitude to appreciate it. […]
The sunrise is one of the most beautiful sights. It’s a hand-painted picture from God every morning. It signifies an awesome start to your day. I love the sunrise because it’s a photographer’s perfect time of the day, it’s pretty, and it symbolizes a fresh start. The Sunrise Hour is a Golden Hour Sunrise […]
I work a lot so my work tools are important to me. It also keeps work interesting and fun. Three of my favorite tools are writable surfaces, fine-point pens, and my laminating machine. Work Tool #1 — Writable Surfaces I wish my entire home was a writable surface — ’til then I use the […]
Today I am playing a game I just made up — Three Random Acts of Gratitude. I am looking at my messy room and instead of complaining about it, I will find three random things I take for granted that are nuggets of blessings. Random Act of Gratitude #1 — My Fire Stick `I […]
