2022 was a year of “this isn’t how I thought this was gonna go” 🤪 and I have a suspicion that 2023 is going to be more of that…but in a new light. You see, I let myself be under the impression that some significant …
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Girls Giving donations drop off to GenerateHope
🗣️ “I want them to know they are worthy.” he said, as he responded to inquiries about why he chose to donate this home, and leave a legacy for this organization, to bless these ladies. Those words were spoken by a man who knew he …

Girls Giving 2022
Last night = definitely one for the books 🥳 4th annual Girls Giving, 2022, benefiting GenerateHope 🙏 ✨ TOGETHER, with less than 25 ladies, we’ve already raised boxes full of goods and nearly $1000 for the precious ladies at GenerateHope. And, YOU can still participate, …

Dear Husband (October 18, 2022 edition)
I’ve been surrounded this week by stories of husbands and wives who’ve really been in each other’s corner. Encouraging each other, fighting for the other’s victories, and celebrating with one another – I can feel my emotions heightening to it 🥺 It feels extra tender …

Girls Giving 2022 – Help me choose the beneficiary!
It’s that time of year again – our 4th annual GIRLS GIVING is right around the corner, and it’s time to nominate an organization to be the beneficiary of this year’s party with a purpose!! ✨ In 2019, we supported Fulfilling Destiny (@periodwithdignity) and raised …

My car turned 100,000 miles old today
My car turned 100,000 miles old today, and I’ve had her since she was 9 miles old 🥰 We’ve traveled together (well, she traveled. I just sat there). We’ve laughed together (read: she was there while I laughed). We’ve cried together (I cried while she …

Voting in October 2022
Politics. You can’t ignore them. I mean, you can … but that’s no way to be a proud American, a proud Californian, or a responsible adult! A proud American doesn’t run from hard things when it comes to keeping our magnificent country the home of …

If someone’s inviting you to compromise, you don’t have to
FYI – If someone’s inviting you to compromise, you don’t have to accept the invitation 😉 In fact, you have permission to walk away from the situation. You don’t need that kind of influence in your life ❌ ‘Cause the thing is, even if you’re …

Standing on convictions is uncomfortable!
Picture this. It’s my birthday month (February), and everyone knows that I celebrate the whole month (and then some) 🥳 With that in mind, this particular gentleman (who, for reference, was 20+ years older than me), said he wanted to take me to lunch for …

Boundaries vs. unhealthy walls
I’ve had several conversations lately with ladies, and as I’ve been praying for them, I’ve seen visions of them PLAYING in freedom (i.e. skipping, swinging on the monkey bars, etc.) 🙃 What I’ve realized is that, while there are plenty of “blame it on my …