Blog Every Day in May Challenge- Day 29 I'm supposed to give you "five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories". I just haven't had time to really think on that, but there is one song that I absolutely love and everyone should hear. Especially teens. It's pretty much speaking directly … [Read more...]
The Highly Sensitive Gift {Blog a Day in May Challenge- Day 26}
Blog Every Day in May Challenge- Day 26 I read something online recently that has completely changed the way I look at myself! I wish I had found out about this years ago! I have always been extremely sensitive. I get over-stimulated easily then feel anxious and overwhelmed. Loud or continuous noises, too many sounds at once, such as the … [Read more...]
Because He Said So {Blog a day in May Challenge- Day 25}
Blog Every Day in May Challenge- Day 25 Something someone told me about myself that I'll never forget (good or bad) I don't want to dwell on the negative. I'm sure I was told many positive things and I wish I could think of something good. I have wracked my brain for a specific memory! However the only thing that comes to mind that I was told … [Read more...]
I am a Seeker {Blog a Day in May Challenge- Day 6}
Day 6 of the Blog Every Day in May challenge. Today's question is: If you couldn't answer with your job, how would you answer the question, 'what do you do'? When people ask what I do, referring to an occupation, I answer that I'm an artist and a writer. I am also a mom, and a homeschooling mom, at that. So, besides the usual … [Read more...]
Stumbling Through Sadness- Inability to Express My Grief
Blue Night, an acrylic painting by me One would think that a life changing event, one that is so emotionally overwhelming, would give a writer a flood of material to get that emotion out onto the page. I wanted to write something beautiful; poetry and prose that perfectly conveys all the emotion I'm filled with. I wanted you to be able to see and … [Read more...]
I’m a failure when I’m not great at everything
I'm a Failure, Failure, Failure! That thought has been running through my mind for days. I finally gave in and broke down on Monday and just cried. I can't do it. I can't do any of it! If I just had one thing to do, I would be so great at it! If I was just a mom, even a homeschooling mom, I could be so great! If I was just an artist, and had … [Read more...]
Appreciating the Great Things in Life
Now that I've caught you up on those oh so important current events (see previous posts today) I have been reflecting on what an amazing thing it was that I was able to throw a great party this weekend for my baby girl. Warning, get ready for sappiness! I had to stop and just really appreciate life today. I have such an awesome one! I am so in … [Read more...]
Evil little monster named Self Doubt
I had made a decision! I was sticking with it, no turning back. But in one afternoon self doubt came crashing down and I was suddenly filled with anxiety and back to square one! I don't like having things up in the air, if I have an important decision to make I will research obsessively, ask questions of anyone and everyone until I'm sure they try … [Read more...]
