Tuesday, November 14, 2017

30 Days of Thanks: Goodness...Jar (Day 14)

In 2016 I started writing down good things that happened in my life so when I’m having a bad day I can remember the good and be thankful. I honestly don’t remember where I got the idea but I’m thankful for my jar of goodness.

Monday, November 13, 2017

30 Days of Thanks: I Was Brought Up In a Strict Home (Day 13)

Butterflies, I was born in the 80’s and raised in the 90’s; in my household we weren’t allowed to date, attending worship service was a must, there was zero tolerance for disrespect and corporal punishment was applied when you misbehaved. Parenting styles have definitely changed since I was a kid and although I hardly use any of the techniques my mom and dad used for parenting, I am forever thankful they raised us the way they did. My parents were strict but we were taught morals, respect, and discipline; which as a kid I didn’t agree with, understand nor did I appreciate, but now as an adult with a kid of my own I get it.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

30 Days of Thanks: Sundays (Day 12)

Growing up, Sunday was dedicated to worship, big meals, chillaxing, and getting prepared for the next week; when I can, I do the same. Most of my best days have been spent in the comfort of my own home doing close to nothing. I usually do laundry, meal prep, write, and or just lounge around on Sunday. I enjoy having a day to just unwind and kick back, it’s also very good for my mental. Week after week, I spend the other six days stressed out and running all over the city so I’m sure you get just how thankful I am for Sunday. I’m curious, if Sunday isn’t your chill day, what day is?...and how do you spend it?

Saturday, November 11, 2017

30 Days of Thanks: My Dad...The Veteran (Day 11)


Today is day eleven of my "30 Days of Thanks" short post series and it's also Veterans Day here in the US. More than anything else, today I’m truly thankful for the courageous men and women who have served in the military, putting their own life on the line to protect us.

This is one of my favorite photos of my dad, it’s not clear so once I find the original I’ll try to update it. Nonetheless, thanks Sgt. Gray for stepping up and protecting me and so many others.


Friday, November 10, 2017

30 Days of Thanks: Patience (Day 10)

Butterflies, today is the tenth day of my “30 Days of Thanks” mini post series and today I’m extremely thankful for the little amount of patience I have, it definitely comes in handy. I’m going to start by being totally honest and admit to my struggles with patience, I tend to get annoyed/irritated more often than I probably should. For me it’s a daily struggle to be patient; being patient with disrespectful/disobedient kids, rude elderly people, and flat out ignorant folks can be very challenging at times. I mean, people can be the absolute worst at times. At home, at work, at the supermarket, and on the highways, having patience is a big part of our day to day lives and it’s definitely vital to you coexisting with others.

On day six I talked about letting go, I think being patient is also part of the letting go process. Have you ever been so frustrated and/or pissed off because someone disrespected you and all you can do is cry to avoid losing your job or going to jail? Let’s just be honest...it happens, but the adult thing to do is to let it go and move on, both figuratively and literally if that’s what it takes to keep your mental in check. I’ve noticed more recently that older people can really be some mean assholes. I don’t know if it’s something that happens to you as you age or if older people just think it’s ok to not filter their mouth because they’re old and they can get away with it, whatever it is it’s not cool and it takes all my might sometimes not to lose it and say something I’ll regret. How do you practice patience?