influences

  • True North

    I scroll fairly frequently through Pinterest for things of interest such as positivity quotes that I find, or beautiful scenic scapes and homes, and nice outfits from searching how to put an outfit together. I have recently discovered some quotes and thoughts by artists, which meant I had to start…

  • January

    Last week, I talked about my 2020 experience, so it occurred to me to call this post ‘year ahead.’ But, let’s face it, I haven’t thought much of the ‘year’ ahead at this point. January has just been on my mind. My co-worker and friend will be leaving after the…

  • Friends

    Today I am thankful for the friends that I have. You know how you have different groupings of friends? You have the best friends, the work friends, the better work friends, the acquaintance friends, the acquaintance-but-could-be-friends, the family friends (as in family members that are friends, you can confide in,…

  • Rat Pups

    I told my mom today that my sisters and I are her ‘rat pups.’ I was reading about cellular memory. Scientists now know that memories are stored in cells all over the body. Our experiences do not just reside in our brain. From this article, on consciouslifestylemag.com, it says, “now…

  • Beginnings

    My first day of grade 1, I came home crying because I hadn’t learned how to read yet.  I was told grade 1 would be the year I could learn how to read a book by myself.  Just imagine my surprise when I wasn’t an expert the first day.  You…