Tag: Thinking Outloud
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ATasteOfFlava|A New Chapter, Turning The Page
I love the life I’ve created in my tower. My work has purpose, my writing feeds my spirit, and my quiet time matters. But with hip surgeries ahead, I’m wondering what life could look like with less pain and more freedom to move. Girl, what will I do with those possibilities? 🤣🌻 Thursday’s A Taste…
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RealTalk|The Customer Service Experience Then and Now
More calls. More patients. Less time. And somehow, we’re still supposed to give everyone a great experience in five minutes or less. 👀 This morning, I found myself thinking about how customer service has changed—and what happens to the human connection when everybody is watching the clock. Sometimes, a few extra minutes are exactly what…
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ATasteOfFlava|A New Day is Around The Corner
My blogging schedule has been a little all over the place lately—and trust me, I had to give myself permission to be okay with that. 👀 Between arthritis pain, working, and preparing for surgery, my mind has been busy! But there’s excitement underneath it all: if everything goes as planned, my first new hip arrives…
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RealTalk| Iron or Wrinkle
The outfit is cute… but those wrinkles! 🤣👀 A conversation with my younger coworkers had me wondering: Who uses an iron in 2026? I’m still an iron-and-ironing-board kind of woman, but apparently everybody didn’t get that memo. 😱🤣 Tonight’s Monday Real Talk: Are you pressing, steaming, or wearing those wrinkles with confidence? Tell the truth!…
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Evening A Taste of Flava| My Monday
Who needs television when there’s a whole neighborhood outside my window? 🤣🐦⬛ From a mystery bird with a peach-colored belly to Musty hogging the fresh air while Ghini squeezes in beside him… my tower had plenty of entertainment today. Tonight’s A Taste of Flava is about the little things that make us stop, smile, and…
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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…
