The Almost Vegetarian: Why I Found it Necessary to Start Eating Chicken Again

Some of you may know that 10 or so years ago, as per doctor’s orders, for my health, I became a vegetarian . Though it started out purely for my health, after a while, it became more about how our live stock is treated and slaughtered and just generally that I’m very high empathy andContinue reading “The Almost Vegetarian: Why I Found it Necessary to Start Eating Chicken Again”

Extra Special Mani Pedi

This month’s mani pedi was extra special, so I wanted to share it with you. I challenged Ms. Jenny to paint little roses on my nails. She’s always very nervous about doing designs but she always does a great job! Here they are! The colors are: Bright blue base color: Sakura 178 Flowers: Sakura 159,Continue reading “Extra Special Mani Pedi”

Hang in There!

Some days it’s hard to be strong but we will. For ourselves. For our loved ones. Out of stubbornness. Find your reason and stick to it. For me, it’s my son. Whenever I feel like I can’t cope with anymore, whenever I feel like giving up, I just think of him… And I find myContinue reading “Hang in There!”

Dealing with Problems

Dealing with health problems and other problems can feel overwhelming, scary, confusing and all kinds of other things. Most of the time, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and if you can, it’s best to focus on that. And also, being pro-active can be helpful, because you are doing “something” toContinue reading “Dealing with Problems”

Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA

My elderly mother just had a health scare and was in the hospital for 4 nights. She was bleeding badly and her doctor was afraid for her life, so he sent her to the hospital. She was taken by ambulance to Pinnacle Memorial Hospital off route 30, in York Pennsylvania. I am happy to sayContinue reading “Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA”

Give Yourself Permission…

I find that often I feel guilty, especially when the weather is good, if I want to read a book, watch a movie or do some other fun thing. I’m sure I’m not the only person that ever feels this way. For me, I believe it stems from core beliefs that I was taught asContinue reading “Give Yourself Permission…”

A Short Travel Stay-Cation in the Nashville Area

My best friend, Tammy, and I hadn’t seen eachother in 2 years! (Warning: there WILL BE excessive use of capitalization and exclamation points in this article! Lol) We’ve been trying to get together for a long time now but things kept getting in the way! Everything from family emergencies to a Global Pandemic has beenContinue reading “A Short Travel Stay-Cation in the Nashville Area”

Self Care is Not Selfish

It is important to remember that self care is not selfish. In order to stay well, we need to take care of ourselves and skin care is an important part of self care. A good daily skin care routine, just like a good daily oral care and hair care routine, is a major part ofContinue reading “Self Care is Not Selfish”

Self care isn’t selfish and Loving My Life

Sadly, many people feel guilt over taking care of themselves but really, if you do not take care of yourself, you will not be able to take care of others. I know this because I used to be one of those people that felt guilty. Part of learning to love and appreciate myself, was learningContinue reading “Self care isn’t selfish and Loving My Life”