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Hello 2019

01 Tuesday Jan 2019

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This year was a turning point for me, mentally and emotionally. There were good things and shitty things, like always, but I’ve felt a shift within me. I’m happy to say good bye to 2018 and welcome the new year with open arms. I see change, opportunity, growth, and happiness in the near future and I look forward to making it all happen. Because no one is going to make shit happen for you. I am taking the hope I have left and my goals for 2019 and putting it all out in the universe. I can’t wait to see what the stars bring me.
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Wishing you all a Happy New Year! May it be filled with joy, laughter, and love!

Christmas Eve 2018

24 Monday Dec 2018

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Let the holiday festivities begin! Happy Christmas Eve friends. We are starting off the celebration with a cozy afternoon in with my mom and watching Elliot open his gifts from her. And then later we are off to enjoy a yummy dinner with my family at my aunt’s house. I always look forward to spending time with them, as well as them getting to hang out with Elliot. It will be a late night but once we tuck our little boy in my husband and I can rest a bit and get Santa’s gifts under the tree before we catch some zzz’s ourselves. I haven’t been in the most festive mood this past month or so but life is too short for sadness. I’m putting a smile on my face and enjoying every moment. Wishing you all tons of smiles and holiday cheer.

The Giver

23 Sunday Dec 2018

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Lately, I’ve been feeling pulled into service a lot more. Supporting and helping people who truly need it. This has always been a way of life for me, giving to others, being kind and spreading the love. But these past few months have sort of channeled the giver in me and I just want to do so much more. I don’t have much money but I donate and send gifts when I can. I’m pretty busy but I try to share my time when others need it. I’m growing my business but I often discount my services and offer freebies here and there. I just want to bring sunshine to peoples lives and help light up those souls who need it most. And I am thinking up more ways do just that.
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This year hasn’t been easy. I dealt with and still am dealing with personal issues. I have friends going through their own challenges that range from health issues to losing loved ones. We are all fighting some type of battle, big or small. And with support, encouragement, and kindness, we can make a difference in how those battles turn out. People need each other. We weren’t meant to go through anything alone. We are all connected. And there is no better time than now to open your heart to the ones who need it, want it and deserve it. During my break, I am going to come up with ways to help my community more and help lift up the people I love. What are ways you can spread more kindness? The way I see it, giving is always a win-win.

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

07 Friday Dec 2018

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A daily reminder that being perfect doesn’t exist. And even if it did, everyone has their own version of it. Who wants to be perfect anyway? I would rather strive to be amazing. For me, for my son, for my family, and for the special people in my life. And the best recipe for being amazing is being YOU at your best. I’ve always worked hard at being the best me I can be and I will continue to improve and grow and evolve till my day is done. At the least, I expect the same from others. We owe it to ourselves and we owe it to the world. The strength we create together through positivity, kindness, and determination is priceless. But it starts with you. And it starts with me. Each one of us is amazing. We just have to allow ourselves to shine.

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