Day #171 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for the beautiful day I had at Knoebels with Grams. Today is the 3rd anniversary of when my bio dad passed away. My heart hurts, and I miss him like crazy, and I thought about him a lot this morning when Grams and I decided to … Continue reading Day #171 in A Year of Thanks
Month: June 2025
Day #171 in A Year of Positivity
“Be kind to your mind.”—Claire Chamberlain I saw this quote on a billboard earlier today while Grams and I were driving home from a day out. It reminded me just how important it is to maintain our mental health, because if it's not checked and given the attention it needs, we're at risk of spiralling. … Continue reading Day #171 in A Year of Positivity
Day #170 in A Year of Thanks
Day #170 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful for my mini solo trip and for returning home safely. I had certain things in mind for the relaxation part of my mini solo getaway. However, I forgot a few things I wanted to bring and enjoy during my downtime. In a way, I'm glad I … Continue reading Day #170 in A Year of Thanks
Day #170 in A Year of Positivity
“Emotional intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. It defines how and what we learn; it allows us to get priorities; it determines the majority of our daily actions. Research suggests it is responsible for as … Continue reading Day #170 in A Year of Positivity
Day #169 in A Year of Positivity
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.”—Pema Chodron This was a hard lesson to learn, and for me, with my stubbornness, it wasn’t an overnight process. However, it’s well worth putting this kind of quote into practice. I could have avoided so much anxiety … Continue reading Day #169 in A Year of Positivity
Day #169 in A Year of Thanks
Day #169 in A Year of Thanks: I’m thankful I got to my destination safely and had a good evening. It took an hour longer than I expected to arrive because of traffic delays, but I eventually reached my destination and checked into my hotel. Afterward, I met up with a good friend I hadn’t … Continue reading Day #169 in A Year of Thanks
Day #168 in A Year of Positivity
“Taking care of yourself doesn't mean me first; it means me too.”—L.R. Knost This short quote packs a powerful punch, and I'm not sure about you, but I certainly need more reminders like this. I'm usually trying to ensure others are taken care of before me. If I don't practice self-care, I will start to … Continue reading Day #168 in A Year of Positivity
Day #168 in A Year of Thanks
Day #168 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful my super secret project is finished. I ran into a bit of a snafu with one of the gift boxes, so I'll have to get a separate gift bag tomorrow before I hit the road. Speaking of gift bags, that's the one thing I forgot to … Continue reading Day #168 in A Year of Thanks
Day #167 in A Year of Positivity
“Take the time to enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”—Robert Brault Today was one of those days when the little things matter. I'm currently sitting on the sofa, looking across the room at my grandma, watching her take a little evening nap. After … Continue reading Day #167 in A Year of Positivity
Day #167 in A Year of Thanks
Day #167 in A Year of Thanks: I'm thankful I got to see my legal dad and stepdad. If you haven't read my Ancestral Journey yet, feel free to look at the introduction. It'll give you some insight into the differences between legal, step, and natural parents. Between work, the pandemic, and the distance we … Continue reading Day #167 in A Year of Thanks
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