Author Archives: Elaine Sycks

Describe your most memorable vacation. Several years ago my husband worked in insurance sales and won an all expense-paid cruise to the Bahamas.  One of the best trips I have ever been on. Did a history tour of the island, rode bikes, ate at the Hard Rock cafe and watched in awe how the cabContinue reading “Cruising the high seas”

On what subject(s) are you an authority? It’s a rough stretch at work right now and testing my faith that any of us knows what we’re doing right now 🤣. The only thing I am convinced I know how to do with authority is to keep pressing forward with a smile trusting that the solutionsContinue reading “Maintaining a positive attitude and powering through and adversity”

What’s your definition of romantic? Last week I had two assistant managers out due to vacation and illness.  I worked some extra long days to cover.  One night on my way home I called my husband and he tells me the trash was already taken out, he had the kids clean up the kitchen, andContinue reading “Sometimes it’s really the simple and mundane”

How do you express your gratitude? Let’s get back to basics by simply using the two words “Thank you.”. We all come in contact with so many different people each week who provide a service, let’s stop and remember to thank them and how grateful we are for what they do!

What are you most worried about for the future? What worries me the most is what kind of country we are leaving are future generations….I earnestly hope we don’t abandon the ideals of being clean, operating with compassion, and creating opportunities for success.  I see such a void of leadership at many levels and everydayContinue reading “What kind of country we are turning into”

What makes a teacher great? In some way, shape or form, almost everyone is a teacher. A parent teaches teaches daily about respect, commitment, life skills.  Grandparents teach about preserving traditions and memories.  Managers teach about integrity, accountability, appreciation.  In all of these, what makes all of them great is having patience, a love forContinue reading “I believe everyone is a teacher”

Have you ever had surgery? What for? I am going to pass on sharing sensitive medical information so here’s a positive motivational post for your Saturday!  Stay safe and healthy everyone!

What are your daily habits? 1. Read the verse of the day on my Bible app 📖 2. Who let the dog out? 🐶 3. Coffee, coffee, coffee ☕ 4. Never going to bed without hugging my husband and kids and telling them I love them 💘