Today was busy, but a good busy. The fact it was good is important due to a slight meltdown I experienced last night. I told my twenty-year-old I am going to have to start paying him counseling fees! The First First I started my day by driving an hour to a rural village where I…
Lately, I have been suffering from a lack of confidence. Yes, this week has been better than last. Still, overall, I feel every little knick that chips away at my confidence. It is not related to only one area of my life, but filters across many. Admittedly, I have not felt this unsure of myself…
If we are lucky to live long enough, all of us will go through transitional periods in our lives. We might not like them all, but they’ll be there, nonetheless. My husband and I, as well as some of our friends, are starting the transition to the stage of retirement. Have you worked all your…
Recently, I was shopping a consignment store to which I bring some gently used items. I’ve never taken a check from this store but rather, get some “new” items for my house. Until a month ago, I never purchased a gift this way. But, there I was shopping – not really for anything in particular…
I’ve been thinking a lot about potential lately….. Future Potential, Unrealized Potential, Untapped Potential, or even, Staying because of Potential. It is an odd contemplation. Unrealized potential is a little easier to digest, yet the saddest, because it might not be self determined. This includes those who cannot find their groove, succumb to circumstance, or…
On Sunday night, something made me think of amusement rides. I had just found out that someone could help with an event that I have been worried about, and although happy, it made my feel a little like I was on a roller coaster. The thought of that analogy led to thoughts of what I…
What makes you tick? What turns you on? Who are you really? I am a teacher. I started out as a nurse. Not just any nurse, but an intensive care nursery nurse in a Regional Level III unit. The practice of nursing evolved into advance practice nursing. I started out in an OB/GYN Women’s Health…
I am a person who does not easily fit with others. On the surface, it might seem like I am congenial. But, in truth, I struggle with small talk and chit-chat. I have always been reserved – in high school that was interpreted as being stuck up. In my undergraduate college days, I was still…
Today, I had a small epiphany! As I sat in the parking lot at a coffee shop during a short break, I thought, “A productive day is not always about getting things done, sometimes it is about how you feel!” I had a busy day. It really could have gone either way. It could have…
If you read my middle of the night post, you know I was visited by my unwanted friend named Insomnia. Fortunately, I am able to arrange my work schedule to fit my needs and was able to leave at 11:30 a.m. today. I napped from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.. So, although I feel tired, I…