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  • Emma Watson on Jay Shetty

    This is not a podcast that I regularly listen to, but when Evie magazine said that Emma Watson was being interviewed by Jay Shetty I was intrigued. Her interview makes her oddly relatable, even though she and I live completely different lives. It’s emotional and fascinating. In a world where so many young people get… Read more

  • Anxiety Rears It’s Ugly Head

    Do you ever have moments of fear and anxiety that seemingly come out of nowhere? I mean life is going well, you don’t have many complaints, you feel secure and safe and happy and then bam… you hit a wall. A crumbly brick wall that slowly starts to fall towards you, and you’re stuck in… Read more

  • Babysitting 10 and Up…

    So this weekend I am babysitting for a friend. But her daughter is 10 going on 20… so it’s very different from when I have my niece and nephews. We have had a good time so far. Doing lots of crafts, some baking, my youngest sister came over and they’re hanging out. I definitely feel… Read more

  • Gratitude Day 28-30

    Well… I failed at keeping my gratitude list up to date for my birthday month. But I got to it eventually. My unofficial life motto seems to be, “Better late than never.” 28 I am so grateful for the new coffee shop “home” we discovered in a neighboring town. Since 133 left us I have… Read more

  • Gratitude Day 27

    I am so happy to have a niece. Copeland Grace has been a delight and joy since the day I learned of her existence, pre-birth. She is sweet and sassy and loud and opinionated and beautiful and only two years old. I am wrapped around her little finger and that is where I plan to… Read more

  • Gratitude Day 26

    I am very grateful that even though some days are a struggle I face them without medication. I use supplements, I take vitamins, but I have been off of all anxiety medication for 8 years now. There are days where I wish I could numb myself. I wish I could have the help that I… Read more