Last year I posted about how we secured some land in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and how we are one step closer to fulfilling our dream of retiring there. Our next steps will be to continue with the quest for financial freedom and save funds. We already spent the last year lookingRead More
Mental Health-
Sadness
Quest to Understand Grief…
As you may have noticed from my previous updates, this year has been quite overwhelming. While things are gradually settling down, they’re far from ideal. We still have significant plans to execute, ongoing health concerns for family members, and moments where I feel the weight of it all. Taking each day and task as theyRead More
Mental Health
If I Had a Million Dollars…
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
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
Mental Health-
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
Mental Health-
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
Being Creative
The Quest to Experiment with Paint Pouring
During the previous Christmas, a Paint Pouring kit found its way into my collection of craft supplies. For a time, it remained nestled amongst my creative arsenal until a surge of determination recently prompted me to embark on the journey of mastering the art of paint pouring. The allure of paint pouring, for me, liesRead More
Being Creative
The Quest to Fulfill a Dream of Having a Firefly Path Gown
For years, the allure of a Firefly Path gown has consistently fueled my dreams. I’ve been an ardent admirer of JoEllen’s craftsmanship, consistently awestruck by her creation of majestic and fantastical gowns. Gazing upon these exquisite dresses, I recognized that they were beyond my financial reach, a luxury I couldn’t justifyRead 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