2020 has been quite the year. From the global pandemic to the Presidential election and racial injustice, 2020 will not be a year that is easily forgotten. Social media has been more prevalent than ever, yet people have been divided in a way that is hard to comprehend. Emotions and tensions have been at an all time high. Even through all of this turmoil and uncertainty, … [Read more...]
Safe at Home with Lots of Feelings
I will always be grateful to be safe at home with my family. That doesn't mean, however, that it's not hard. It also doesn't mean that there aren't new challenges everyday, or that I wish things could go back to the way they were before this virus happened. Being safe at home is a blessing, but it has left me with many different emotions. I'm safe at home, but I'm … [Read more...]
Quarantine Birthday: Celebrating is Not Cancelled
Have you experienced a Quarantine Birthday yet? We've had a few friends and family birthdays happen recently, and yesterday, it was my husband's turn. We joked about it being a quarantine birthday, if only to make light of the situation. During times like this, you have to make the best out of the circumstances that you're given. Social distancing may make life very … [Read more...]
Disneyland: Enjoying the Park in One Day
Disneyland It is time for the Disneyland portion of our California trip. With only one day to spend at the park, I'm sharing some tips to make the most of a short trip. While we didn't get a chance to do everything, we did a LOT. Everyone had a great time, and we were very happy with the decision for just one day there. It allowed us to explore other parts of California, … [Read more...]
Trauma: Healing and Moving Forward
Trauma There are so many different situations that cause trauma. It can be something physical, it can be something emotional, or it can be a combination of both. No matter what kind, trauma should not be compared. As I've been healing, both physically and emotionally, from my car accident, I haven't been sticking to my own advice. I think about how much worse it could have … [Read more...]
