Coping
In the last week I was anxious about completing some work I had to do for my ‘other’ job, our construction business. I had to change my thinking and adapt that old saying to change my words from ‘I have to do this work’ to ‘I get to do this…
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New Year
2018 is now officially in the past, and it was an amazing year. I am so thankful for my family, husband and boys and our cozy home. When coming into 2018, I had felt that my quality of life had already improved so much with a more positive attitude. But…
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Wonderful Day
A co-worker was passing my desk to get a bite to eat in the 10 minutes before his next appointment. While walking by he asked, “how’s your day going, Devon?” “Really good,” I responded in such a way he knew I really meant it. He seemed surprised, “oh that’s excellent,…
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Happy Accident
Let me tell you a story of one Sinterklaas many years ago. Sinterklaas is a celebration in the Netherlands on December 6th, and the feast and exchanging of gifts happen on the evening of the 5th. The tradition was that we would draw names and not only get a gift…
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Relief
Since having started posting my work multiple times per week, earlier this year, one of the strongest feelings is a sense of relief. Sharing my work and this writing weekly, means people know that I enjoy art work now and what my goals are. It always felt like a hidden…