Life

Precious Time

This little phrase couldn’t come at a more appropriate time. I found out last night that my dad’s sister passed away on Sunday. We had been estranged from my dad’s side of the family for many years because of family problems that are too complicated and too much detail to go into just now, so… Continue reading Precious Time

Life

Thankful For This Moment

What a cute site we must be. My husband and I are relaxing on the couch with our boy Biggie snuggled in between us. I was reviewing for my midterm while my husband and Biggie nap and decided to take a break and take in everything around me. Outside in our little patio there are… Continue reading Thankful For This Moment

Life

My Aha Moment

I realized today that doing nothing can be just as rewarding, if not more, than being productive and busy the entire day. I found myself with this wide open space to do whatever I wanted, and what I wanted more than anything was to lay on the couch and be lazy and watch a movie or show… Continue reading My Aha Moment

Life · Meditation

Enjoying each moment

I’m really enjoying the quiet around me right now.  I was sitting here leaning into my laptop and reading some of the posts on Freshly Pressed and the stillness around me seemed to give me a little knudge.  Then I heard a bird chirp outside followed by Biggie, our bulldog, breathing softly.  Usually I like to have… Continue reading Enjoying each moment

Holidays

Holidays

There’s something so special about waking up to the sound of rain and today is no exception.  I love hearing the soft pitter patter outside while secretly I hope for a down pour.  There’s only a few days left before Christmas and my plan is to enjoy each moment and not get caught up in… Continue reading Holidays