What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? I love my morning routine. I read my daily Bible verse of the day that is sent to my phone. Then it is a hot shower paired with a eucalyptus shower steamer, then a quick walk with my dog beforeContinue reading “Love my habits and routines”
Author Archives: Elaine Sycks
Life’s experiences
Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Everyone has walked a different journey and no two are alike. I have learned that another person’s life experiences, challenges they have overcome, sorrows they have endured give them a viewpoint not to be judged, but to be learned from .
A library
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? I would love to have a local library named after me. It’s amazing how one tool can have a vital impact in so many ways: inspiring creativity, furthering education, fostering imagination.
My Daughter’s Wit
What makes you laugh? My daughter and I have worked together in retail for several years and when we are home recapping the day over dinner, her witty and sarcastic retelling of events to her dad never ceases to amuse me
An Olympic swimmer
When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? I grew up near Lake Ontario and my grandparents had a pool, so I was taught to swim and love water at an early age. I thought it would be magnificent to be in the Olympics and I remember having myContinue reading “An Olympic swimmer”
Kindness does not equal weakness
What’s something most people don’t understand? Being kind is not being weak. Share a smile, say good morning to a stranger in the grocery aisle, say thank you to your cashier, take time to visit with your barista before you snatch your coffee, hurry off as if you are the only one with a busyContinue reading “Kindness does not equal weakness”
Self-Care Post #4
(Can’t go to a spa? Bring the spa to you!) Happy Sunday again everyone! I hope this post finds you happy and healthy! Thanks for being back for Self-Care Post #4. Most of us, if not all of us, would love to spend an entire day at a spa for pampering, facial treatments and otherContinue reading “Self-Care Post #4”
Peacebroker
What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? Deep down I despise conflict of any kind. Honestly and truly…it hurts to the depths of my soul. I would love to travel to the ends of the earth brokering peace in the midst of selfish tug of war, arguments, full scale battles.
After the rain
What is your favorite type of weather? I just relocated south of Seattle from the hot, dry and dusty plains region of Colorado and my favorite weather is stepping outside in the morning after a fresh rain shower, it’s 45 degrees, I have a hot cup of coffee in hand, and a light fog hasContinue reading “After the rain”
Honestly the list is endless
What do you wish you could do more every day? Bring more joy to the world, engage in more acts of kindness. Wish I had more money and more resources to ease others’ hurts and suffering. And then on a humorous note…drink more coffee
Lemon and Rosemary 