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• Motivational Monday…

  

  Last week, my friend was in a terrible car accident that could have been very, very bad.  She has whiplash, but her car was totaled.  I thanked God when I... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Da Blues…

  

  Coming back from a vacation is interesting.  First, you’re like I get to sleep in my own bed! Then, you realize I get to sleep in my own bed at HOME. Where ther... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• It Doesn’t Matter, It’s in the Past…

  I have been on vacation this week, and you would think I could be relaxed.  I have been, I have, but things traveled with me as well.  I can’t change those... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  Sometimes, we need reminders and the quote is so perfect, I don’t have to explain how I feel.  I will say this quote is directed at someone who thinks they... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Throwback Week…

  

  Here is a post I wrote a long time ago, and I am just throwing it out there for my new friends:http://theburnedhand.com/2011/01/23/hereditaryhemochromatosis/ Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Present…

  

  Let’s see.  Panic attack last week, thought I was having a heart attack.  I am okay, just letting you know.  I had a few things on my plate you see. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• “Support” Groups…

  Many of you know that I have been in a battle with genetic illness for a while now.  Some days are better than others which is why I started “Motivational”... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  

  I sat eating the sandwich I made today for lunch and don’t remember even tasting it.  I knew it was there, and pondered why I had even made a sandwich, but I... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Short Stories…

  Years ago, I was in London with other college nerds English majors. The tour focused primarily on our research for a Children’s Literature in London class, but... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  The inspiration I am trying to find for today, is to be thankful in small things.  Some friends of mine had a tragic event happen recently, and it is always har... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Painful Talk…

  I was just asked how I stayed so positive when I write.  The truth is, I am not always positive.  I am angry. I am in pain. I have issues just like everybody... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• You Shall Not Pass…

  Do you ever wish you knew how a certain situation was going to turn out?  I know that I do.  I will sometimes say to myself “If only I had known x,y,z was... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  Remember when your mom used to say things like “A job worth doing is worth doing right the first time.”?  Well, what if you didn’t do it right the first time,... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Fake Friday…

  I do not do “fake” well.  In fact, I don’t do it at all if it can be helped.  I had to make an exception the other day.  I was out with my girls at a popular... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Squirrelinator…

  5a.m.  Early.  Dark.  Need to still be asleep.  Scratch.  Scratch. Chew. Chew.  No, this was not my husband trying to wake me up.  It sounded like something... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Miscellaneous Geekery…

  Sometimes, I really, really want to be apart of this:Since I can’t be apart of this: You may now go about your business…with that song stuck in your head. ... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  Envy is what one has when someone lacks something that someone else has. So I was too busy being envious of this guy’s great blog and book deal this morning to... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ubiquitous Capture…

  I found an idea for this post due to the fact that I feel like I am not accomplishing things in a timely manner.  Actually, I am borrowing it from 50 Tricks to... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Judge Judy…

  I was reading this blog post from a very popular source recently on parenting.  It strikes me as funny when she says she has felt “judged” by other moms.  When ... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Motivational Monday…

  This is the best advice I can give anyone today: “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you o... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 SELF EXPRESSION