Day #8 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for a new opportunity to advance my Italian language and culture studies. Those closest to me in my inner circle, as well as anyone who's known me long enough, are well aware of my love and passion for the Italian language and culture. It's also no … Continue reading Day #8 in A Year of Thanks
Month: January 2025
Day #118 in A Year of Positivity
"Do your thing and don't care if they like it."—Tina Fey This post will be short and sweet. I've said it before, and I will keep on saying it. Tomorrow isn't and never has been promised to any of us. Don't let others' opinions get in the way of doing something you love, which makes … Continue reading Day #118 in A Year of Positivity
Day #7 in A Year of Thanks
Day #7 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for solitude. I'm an extroverted introvert, someone who is naturally inclined to live a life as an introvert, yet I am a social butterfly with people who are important to me, and I'll have so much energy that you'd think I was on a sugar high. … Continue reading Day #7 in A Year of Thanks
Day #117 in A Year of Positivity
"You carry so much love in your heart. Give some to yourself."—Unknown When this quote jumped off the screen at me, I knew it'd be the perfect selection for today's post: "You carry so much love in your heart. Give some to yourself." For as long as I can remember, I have worn my heart … Continue reading Day #117 in A Year of Positivity
Day #6 in A Year of Thanks
Day #6 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for the peace I have about my baby brother's passing. Today is the twenty-eighth anniversary of my baby brother's passing from Neuroblastoma. I'm sure I wrote about this in other blog posts, though if you're new to my site and you don't know what Neuroblastoma is, … Continue reading Day #6 in A Year of Thanks
Day #116 in A Year of Positivity
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world."—Norman Vincent Peale I've been thinking a lot about some things in my past compared to where I am today. I am still the same person in some ways, though I've also changed in other ways. Much of that has to do with decisions I made based on … Continue reading Day #116 in A Year of Positivity
Day #5 in A Year of Thanks
Day #5 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for Psalm 46:10, "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 is one of two scripture quotes I have in various places around my house. This biblical quote is my absolute favorite. I meditate on it quite often because it brings me so much … Continue reading Day #5 in A Year of Thanks
Day #115 in A Year of Positivity
"My life has always been unplanned. So when something comes along, I feel like, why not give it a try? It’s fun to experiment like that."—Yoko Ono Regarding the pursuit of life and all its incredible discoveries just waiting for us to experience and enjoy, Yoko Ono shares a golden nugget of wisdom with this … Continue reading Day #115 in A Year of Positivity
Day #4 in A Year of Thanks
Day #4 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for hugs. Hugs are one of the most beautiful and essential forms of nonverbal human communication. This Forbes article quotes world-renowned family therapist Virginia Satir's valuable insight on hugs: "We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We … Continue reading Day #4 in A Year of Thanks
Day #114 in A Year of Positivity
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."—Helen Keller Happy Saturday, y'all! This quote by Helen Keller is simple yet powerful: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." It challenges us to think about what we're doing in the day-to-day and how we're living. Are we just sleeping at all … Continue reading Day #114 in A Year of Positivity
A Few Beautiful Moments 