Lately, amid my steadfast pursuit of financial freedom, I find myself grappling with the same whims as many others: fleeting musings like, “What if I suddenly had a million dollars?” These thoughts seem to infiltrate my mind with increasing frequency, invariably conjuring up echoes of the Barenaked Ladies’ song. I’ll admit,Read More
Category: Mental Health
Mental Health
Quest to Pay Off the Last of the Dragon Hordes…
Over the past few years, my husband and I have dedicated ourselves to achieving financial freedom, aside from our mortgage. I’m thrilled to announce that we’re finally approaching the finish line. As we tie up the last loose ends of our debt, we’re also embarking on a new phase in our financial journey: planning forRead More
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Sadness
Goodbye to My Best Friend…
This post has been one of the most difficult for me to write, a task that has taken six months to finally face. On December 27th, shortly after Christmas, we said goodbye to our dear friend Scott. The news hit me with a profound wave of grief and shock, shattering my heart in a wayRead More
Mental Health
Feeling Overwhelmed for no Reason?
Even though I’ve stepped off the rollercoaster that the Universe had me on for the past several months, why do I still find myself overwhelmed and anxious? Despite being free from the immediate stressors, I’m struggling to relax or muster up motivation. Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed, even though there’s seeminglyRead More
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Sadness
Why Does the Universe Hate Me?
Here I am again, last post I published was August of last year. I had many promises that I would be better about posting more frequently and then the entire thing just fell to the wayside. Truth is I was starting to feel like the blog was a chore. I started it as a meansRead More
Mental Health
The Quest to Fix My Sword Arm Continues
In my quest for healing, I had envisioned that by now, my arms would have shown marked improvement. It’s been a relentless battle since the onset of my tennis elbow struggles in 2020. Despite enduring numerous rounds of steroid shots, unwavering commitment to physical therapy, anti-inflammatory treatments, and months of abstaining fromRead More
Mental Health-
Being Creative
The Quest to Understand My Artistic Style
I realized that life has been so busy that I have failed to post any of my Happy Bunny Tale comics here on my blog. In addition to being busy, I have realized that while I enjoyed making the Happy Bunny Tales comic I’m not sure that is something I want to continue pursuing. IRead More
Mental Health
The Quest to Deal with Big Life Changes
Life is an ever-changing quest, filled with unexpected twists and turns. While change can bring new opportunities and growth, it also comes hand-in-hand with stress and anxiety. Whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a different city, ending a relationship, or experiencing any major life transitions, it’s natural to feelRead More
Mental Health
The Quest To Realize a Dream Begins
Wow, it’s been a while since I last updated my blog; June was the last time I posted. In my defense, July has been a whirlwind of busy and life-changing experiences. For years, my husband and I have nurtured a dream of owning our own little piece of heaven in the picturesque Blue Ridge MountainsRead More
Mental Health
The Quest to Jump Start My Blog… Again
Once again, I find myself reflecting on the fact that an entire month has slipped away without a single blog post from my end. As if that weren’t enough, I’ve also regrettably neglected to release the last four episodes of the Happy Bunny Tale comic. The truth is, the past month has been a relentlessRead More