Well, today was most certainly one of those days. When you end it, sinking into the bathtub balling your eyes out because most of nothing went right, and you just barely made it out without losing it completely. Although, I wanted to sit in a pity party regarding the day and how everything “happened to…
Witch Hazel and Life Lessons
A quick story about this evening and a single mother with $12 in her bank account. I have no interest in sharing my financials. But, my topic sentence sums up this week. It won’t forever be that way. Hence, my fervent trek toward law school. Independent Female = Me. However, this evening as the girls…
It’s Time!
In a little over 12 hours, I will sit down to face a huge mountain I’ve been wanting to climb for years now. Over the last six months, I’ve finally been taking steps toward that mountain, and it is now time to begin my ascent. If I’ve learned one thing in my lifetime so far,…
“Beginning Again”
“Beginning Again” – My Story of Sobriety, Success, Humility and True Love June 25, 2020One year ago today, I quit drinking and, One year ago today . . . I got my life back. Simple as that. I haven’t mentioned it before, because I made a promise to myself to make it to a very…
Find Your Lines
Think of your High School Geometry Class. Your body is a work of art. You just need to create it. Find a mirror. And just begin moving. Point your fingers. Point your toes. Begin to see the lines connect as you move your hands above your head. Connect that imaginary line to your toes. As…
The Look Back
One day I will let my little girl go, and she will never look back. I know that. One day my heart won’t sink as she walks away with her head held high as she looks straight ahead towards her dreams and goals with her heart in her hand. But, oh how I remember that…
Skyy’s Robe and Hook
Seems simple. Wet robe, hang it up. It dries. Wear it the next day. Such an easy task. We all do it everyday, right? Not so much in this house. A robe on a hook could end in a life long journey of utterances of, “No, I can’t!” “I can’t find it!” “Where is it?”…
The Christmas Glove
Here it is! 2017 “The Christmas Glove.” Santa looked over and said, “Hey, is that Skyy?!!!” She was so excited. He remembered her from the years before. He had the glove in hand and a huge smile. This is the story of how Skyy met the real Santa . . . For some of those…