Three years ago (at the ripe old age of 37), I had a mild freak out about turning 40. All sarcasm aside, the mild “mid-life crisis” moment in my own brain triggered some really brave and fantastic decision making on my part. I realized I wasn’t doing a great job at being an active participant … More Brave Choices and Red Lipstick
This is my second “Letter from a Grocery Store Clerk.” When I started this blog the summer of 2018 I did NOT think I was going to write about a global pandemic. Heck, when I wrote the first post in March I didn’t think I’d want to write 3 posts about Covid-19. (If you’d like … More Letters from a Grocery Store Clerk: What I wish People Knew
As of yesterday at Midnight, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz placed our state on Shelter in Place & Lockdown. Covid-19 has officially taken over the world and people are more than panicked. I am lucky that I still have 1 out of my 2 jobs that allows me to work full time. Working at Whole Foods … More Letters from a Grocery Store Clerk…Buy the Ice Cream
Winter in Minnesota is long…roughly 6 months long. Now that I’m experiencing my second winter, I’ve learned my relationship/attitude changes depending on which month it is. November and December…..I love winter. I appreciate the snow and the cold leading up to Christmas. Honestly, it is magical to have snow at Christmas time, even for this … More When Winter is Long
I’m not a Type A personality that moves at a fast pace, I’m not a procrastinator who leaves everything to the last minute and then rushes to get things done. I’m a plodder…. a steady eddy, easy going kind of person. My third grade teacher called me the tortoise that beat the hare, and that … More Finding Rest in Maui
So I moved to Minnesota 10 days ago. In the last 10 days I’ve done the following: Bought a car (Subaru Forrester) Put my belongings in storage House hunted and…… Bought a house. OMG I BOUGHT A HOUSE IN MINNESOTA!!!! Needless to say I’ve been busy. If you haven’t received s personal … More So you moved to Minnesota
Today is Day 11 of my condo being on the market in Pleasanton. This means that over the past 3 weeks I’ve: Packed up my entire condo Moved My belongings & my dog to my parents house and painted, fixed up, & staged my condo for sale In the midst of all of this, I’ll … More Practicing Self Care
Finding Joy in the Journey with my dog by my side
Adventures With A Pitbull 