Since I've retired from my W2 job, I've had countless people look at me like they're trying to figure out the most complex problem. Until they finally ask me what I've come to expect, "What do you do all day?" I used to feel a teensy-weensy bit irritated with this question, as if they thought… Continue reading A Day in the Life
Tag: Success
Merry Christmas!
I love the Christmas season for so many reasons! Mostly because of the countless blessings I have of family, friends, experiences, good health, and my ongoing journey in my faith. Celebrating the people in my life becomes a focus and high priority during this time each year, especially as I get older. Watching my "boys"… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
NaNo No-No’s
NaNo No-No's--try say that fast three times! Last week I listed some must-have's for NaNoWriMo participants. This week I'm sharing a couple of things you'd do well to steer clear of and a couple of tips. Stop your inner critic and editor. They seem to be persistent little buggers during NaNoWriMo, and they're exactly what… Continue reading NaNo No-No’s
Camp NaNo Success!
Camp NaNo was a success in so many ways! I got a huge sense of accomplishment by completing my hourly goal. Enjoyed "campfire talk" with my cabinmates. Met some new amazingly kind, fun, fellow writers. Established a solid writing practice. Discovered that no matter how busy I am (April was one of my busiest months… Continue reading Camp NaNo Success!
How do You Define Success?
Writers are generally an insecure group of people. We have something we want to say and feel compelled to write, and yet fear lies beneath the surface every time we put our words out there for the world to read. Not every writer, maybe, but all I’ve spoken with. Even those I’ve read about, those… Continue reading How do You Define Success?
Gratitude…for All and for One
Sometimes I get so caught up in being the best at something I lose my focus on what's really important. Of course, being the Type A that I am, I'm usually killing myself striving to be the best at everything. And it's here that I get into trouble. Striving to be my own personal best and striving to be… Continue reading Gratitude…for All and for One
Follow Your Dreams
An amazing story by Jim Carey. He can be serious. 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajMpfPYlHi4 "Maybe other people will try to limit me but I don't limit myself." Jim Carrey
“Z” is for…
Zoey and Zig Ziglar Yes, you read that correctly. My favorite "Z" word in the whole world is Zoey, my precious granddaughter. There is none so perfect as she. 🙂 Especially in her sassy little leopard print dress. And Zig Ziglar? I couldn't think of a better way to end this remarkable blog challenge than… Continue reading “Z” is for…
Weekend Quote
In honor of Dr. Seuss's 110th Birthday - five of his finest... “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” “Will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)” “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is… Continue reading Weekend Quote
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