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Hey y'all!

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Well, it has been some years since I have posted here. So, first things first, let me catch you up. Over the past three years (yep, I said what I said), I have celebrated twenty years in my marriage and at my job. My husband and I have celebrated various graduations of nieces and nephews and several milestone birthdays of loved ones. We have used our vacation and blessings by visiting several places (namely Hawaii, Curacao, Montreal, Puerto Vallarta, Switzerland, and St. Lucia).   I have also lost my last living grandparent (love you, granny!), a brother-in-law who always made space for me, a first cousin, and an uncle. I had a major surgery that messed with my head a bit (so grateful for my support system in family and friends). I have also been able to reconnect with family members and friends who mean a lot to me, and I missed more than I realize. I received feedback from friends who are special to me and let me know that I am seen in an important way that supports my purpose (t...
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Guess whose back...

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Ok so, I know I’ve been missing in action for a long while now.  In my defense (because yes, I must defend myself šŸ˜Š ), 2020 was a whirlwind of a year.  Even beyond the pandemic, I had several things that occurred then began to pile up. I started a new job in which my goal was to stand up a department and processes to support a sales channel shift. I started a 9-month long leadership project that required a great deal of time outside of my normal job.   Wonderful experience but it required a great deal of evening and weekend work.    In the end, the team, our sponsors and our ExComm team were incredibly pleased with our work.   In fact, our ideas were implemented into the strategy and goals for that group; now that’s success! Once the pandemic hit, my husband and I had to figure out the best way for both of us to be comfortable and productive.   I was used to working from home, but he did not work from home often. T rust me, two people that have days j...
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Just thinking...

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So, it probably is not the best idea to write a post when your emotions are everywhere but we’re here anyway.    What I want to talk about today is giving.   What are your thoughts?   For me, I thought giving was about doing things for others with no return. Meaning that you do not only do so because you can but because someone or something came to you with the need. Maybe my thoughts are too simplistic, but I don’t feel that you can opt to “give” something then come back at a later date or time then hold that over someone’s head.  If you give to someone and expect something in return, you should define that upfront and let them make their choices from there. You can’t have these things in your head and never express or share your expectations; that is unfair to everyone involved in the exchange. Just thinking out loud...via the internet.  Thoughts/comments?
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Ahhhhh the memories…

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When I saw the word scent, my mind immediately went to a small house sitting on the pacific ocean on the Oahu island.  Scent is a powerful thing; it sparks forgotten memories and emotions.  It’s amazing how that works. So many great memories with scents.  I think of the elephant ears that the seaway festival when I was in my hometown; my husband’s cologne when he kisses me goodbye when he’s headed to work; nephew Desmond’s hair when we used to babysit him; our old house.  Such a truly awesome sense. Quote of the Day “Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived” -Helen Keller
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Books and Me

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Books as a part of my life.   As far back as I can remember, I’ve always love to read books.   My mom tells stories about how I used to sit in the library for hours then bring at least ten books home every month.   What’s the fascination?   It’s the stories, the characters, the plots.   When I was younger, it was probably more of an escape for me, a place for my dreams.   I even wrote short stories of my own.   Now, I think it still serves as an escape or a place of my own.   It’s where I can go to clear my head of everyday stresses. I won’t say that I don’t watch a lot of TV, but I am usually not up to speed on current shows.   I tend to watch streaming television in spurts.   When I find a show that I like (typically funny), I must watch it until its done. What I found is that I watch TV like I read books.   It must be something that doesn’t consume my mind and heart, basically nothing too heavy.   Not to say that I do...
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What did you learn today?

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Being a person focused on helping others, I find myself in many situations where I have the chance to teach and/or learn.   These opportunities present themselves often and in the smallest forms and are so often missed.   Traditional thought approaches teaching and learning as something that happens mainly in a classroom or at home, even in earlier stages in life.   But learning is an ever-evolving aspect of life.   Case in point, I am learning a new role at work; it involves new business partners, new focus, a new team, new customers and new skills.   Everyday, I am exposed to something new.   But, what I’ve also learned (through the help of a couple of colleagues) is that I am in a position to teach a few new managers.   Things that they are experiencing or up against, I’ve managed through and was successful.   So, rather than simply telling them that I understand and move on to what’s most important to me, I try to offer not an answer ...
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Consider this...

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We are in very unusual and uncertain times and have had to adjust in many ways.   For most, it’s been tough.   I’m not saying that it’s been a piece of cake for us but we still have each other, shelter, food, and our health.   Our families are doing well and have the same.   But for some, it’s been tougher. My best friend’s mom is experiencing some challenges with her health and my friend can’t be with her (about 200 miles away).   She is getting information second-hand, is over-stressing and has no outlet.   Another friend lost her grandmother last Thursday.   She lives about 400 miles from her family.   She can’t go home, she can’t be with her mother, they can’t even have a funeral right now.   These situations truly bite.   I can’t imagine how hard this time is for either of them right now.   My heart goes out to both them and their families. It’s easy to focus on ourselves and what we want; complain about the inconven...
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