My generation will never forget Stuart Smalley’s Daily Affirmations on Saturday Night Live. Stuart turns to the mirror and chants out his mantra…“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” (insert crowd laughing and applauding) I’m not going to lie, the optimist has often been the butt of punchlines, whether it … Continue reading
Everything changed. I looked at my phone and I saw the timer on my call counting up… and despite the fact everything in my mind was moving faster than I could register, the numbers on my phone continued to climb, unaffected by the chaos in the living room. My oldest and the middle child were … Continue reading
Someone text me asking me about my day. I responded: Uneventful. Woke up a 3am. Stepped on the scale. Gasped. Anxiety set in so I started to write out a budget… like that would cure my disbelief in numbers. Ugh. 😂😂😂😂😂😂… gotta laugh at yourself sometimes!! Change is a’coming!!! xoxo Annie Continue reading
Anticipation. “Anticipation confers important evolutionary benefits to human beings. Specifically, expecting the forthcoming events allow active preparations in cognitive, affective, and behavioral strategies (Grupe et al., 2013).” Jan 9, 2018, National Library of Medicine Yup. I read it… planning a vacation is not only an exciting venture but it is medically beneficial and vital to my wellbeing. … Continue reading
Perhaps, F. Scott Fitzgerald was a glorified blogger… …The Beautiful and Damned foreshadowed the dramatic demise of his relationship with his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald, and loosely mirrored their extravagant life. He captured the essence of the American lifestyle during the Jazz Era of limitless indulgences, coining his socialite companion as “the first American flapper”, commanding … Continue reading
Happiness can be so relative, it’s a matter of perspective. The world was changing and suddenly the meaning of life was much more significant. People did not take their futures for granted and they followed their hearts. Unfortunately, this world is not equipped to sustain the longevity of being happy, in its purest form. The … Continue reading
Let’s start with fads and fashion, as we all shake our heads. But seriously… In the beginning, our parents take care of us, and eventually, the roles reverse as we care for them. Stocks go up and then, inevitably, they go down. We love hard and then we fall harder. Our bodies fearlessly and relentlessly … Continue reading
I grew up, using my imagination, making memories and crafts out of paper towel rolls and cardboard boxes. We never wasted, but everything had an expiration date or was recycled. Clothes were only bought at the beginning of fall, spring, and, of course, at the start of the school year. Toys were gifted at Christmas … Continue reading
This year I committed my summer to work. I wanted to put away some money to ease my mind during the school year. I guess, what I didn’t consider, is working would not stop summer from happening in my household. My three kids are living abundantly in every room, leaving a trail of evidence of … Continue reading
“Do not tell me that this is the truth. I ask about many details and they don’t add up. You can make things appear as though they are, but it is the furthest from what is going on.” I hang up the phone. Smoke and mirrors first came about as a magic trick by Schropfer, … Continue reading
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