I was trying to remember how long it’s been that I haven’t used an alarm. At all. I learned some years ago, that you just tell yourself and decide when you want to wake up in the morning. Set the intention, and you must also have faith that you will wake up. With a bit … Continue reading Wake Up Laughing
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Pass It On
My sister shared a podcast episode with my family messenger group. Mel Robbins speaking with Steven Bartlett. I have not heard of him before, but I love what Mel Robbins shares with the world, and because my sister recommended it, I wanted to check it out. Something I admire greatly in people, is having a … Continue reading Pass It On
First Job
In the late 90s, at a time when the minimum wage here was just over $7 per hour, I spent 7 hours at a local berry farm picking raspberries. This farm made berry wines and since I wanted a job that would ensure I wasn’t face to face with people that I might have to … Continue reading First Job
Abroad
It was my mom’s birthday, the 31st of July, in the year 2000. I got on a plane and arrived on the other side of the globe, in the Netherlands. This is where I would spend my next year. I had graduated from high school in June and this was the start of my Rotary … Continue reading Abroad
Real Job
“What did you go to college for?” Me: “Art.” Laughter. “Well I guess that was beneficial, wasn’t it?” This has been a conversation I have had many times over the years as I don’t work ‘full time’ making art. It does not provide me an income (yet - I will add optimistically). It can feel … Continue reading Real Job