Tag: Sharing My Thoughts
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H&W| Stop and Smell The Roses 🌹
My body still hurt. I still had unanswered questions. But those birds and my grandcats had me smiling and laughing anyway! 🤣🐦🐾 Tonight’s Health & Wellness blog, “Make Room for What Makes You Smile,” is a reminder that we don’t have to put enjoyment on hold until everything settles down. What made you smile today?…
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Evening A Taste of Flava| 💚💙 Go Seahawks 💙💚
My usual 11 a.m. post has become an evening visit—and I’m learning to give myself some grace. 🌻 After a challenging day on the phones, my bird friends brought me smiles, and clocking out brought a whole lot of relief! 🤣 Now it’s dinner, my couch, and Seahawks football. 💙💚 Join me for an Evening…
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RealTalk|Setting Boundaries
I explained what I could do. I stayed respectful. And they kept pushing. We talk about setting boundaries—but what happens when someone won’t respect the boundary you’ve already set? At work, at home, or in a friendship, being caring doesn’t make our limits negotiable. Thursday Real Talk: “I’ve Set the Boundary. Now I Need You…
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Evening A Taste of Flava| Today Was A Busy Day
Back-to-back phone calls, a calmer spirit, and Pretty Boy teasing me with his three-second visits. 🤣💙 Just when I spotted that stylish blue Mohawk—away he went! Today brought confirmation of my physical therapy, a little relief, and beautiful sunshine. I’m grateful for the progress and the little moments that made me smile. Join me for…
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ATasteOfFlava|Are We On The Same Page
I’m sending the paperwork, asking the questions, and trying to stay on top of everything. So why do I still feel unsure about where things stand? Two weeks before surgery, I’m feeling the weight of being the patient. Today’s A Taste of Flava is about uncertainty, communication, and trying to trust the process when you’re…
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RealTalk|Procrastination
“I still have plenty of time. I’ll do it later.” Sound familiar? 😉 I caught myself having that conversation today, and it got me thinking about why we procrastinate. Sometimes we need rest. Sometimes we’re overwhelmed. And sometimes, if we’re being honest, we just don’t want to deal with something. What keeps landing on your…
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ATasteOfFlava| A Little Preparation
Something that used to be a simple chore now feels like an accomplishment. 😉 And yes, it counts. Today, I’m taking my time, getting my space ready for my first hip surgery, and trying to let myself buy a few things just because I want them. Why is that last part so hard? 😊 Maybe…
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ATasteOfFlava|My Saturday
My Saturday started out good… then my stomach had other plans. After a rough turn, I found myself on the couch with my grandcats, fresh air from the window, and an electric blanket keeping my hips warm. Feeling better now, and settling in with a mystery. Here’s a little taste of my Saturday. 🌻
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ATasteOfFlava|Morning Mindset
A rough weekend with pain and weakness left me laid up, sleeping, listening to a mystery, and feeling like a whiny baby. But this foggy Monday morning, my body felt a little better—and my mindset shifted with it. I was back at my desk, ready to do the responsibility I’ve shown up for every morning…
