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When do you feel most productive? It’s amazing how one product/beverage has become a universal symbol of jumpstarting a day, boosting the mid-afternoon slump etc.   Coffee gives me energy to hit the ground running or that second wind at work when the productivity train details

What are your favorite emojis? 😄 because I hope what I post brings a smile to someone’s day 🤦 because I work in retail …enough said 😡when discussing what’s going on in our world

What topics do you like to discuss? During my evening commute home, I love discussing the news of the day with my husband. Then when I get home, recapping the highlights of my kids’ day.  And I will discuss sports with anyone within earshot

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? Great prompt.  I am currently in the middle of a big risk for which the jury is still out.  My company asked me to relocate from Colorado to Washington State and rehabilitate a store that was failing.  One project at aContinue reading “Caution: Risk still currently in progress”

Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. In 2011 my husband and I had a young family and were living in Minnesota in a small town of 3,000 people.  We made the decision to relocate north of Denver Colorado.  It was not without loneliness and struggles, but it gave my kids accessContinue reading “Trading the safe for the unknown”

Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? I think for me it is not one huge overwhelming action, but daily following through on the small actions:  showing acts of kindness when the opportunity presents itself, following through on completing that book or project I’veContinue reading “Follow through/act/complete”

What makes you nervous? I despise conflict and arguing and when people are shouting over each other and going out of their way to be cruel.  It wears on my nerves if I am not successful as a peacemaker and achieving a resolution. 

How do you unwind after a demanding day? My unwinding is usually the final part of my day.  I get hugs from the family and the pets before I turn in for the night. Then it’s a hot shower with eucalyptus shower steamers, a cup of elderberry tea with ashwaghanda, lighting a candle and thenContinue reading “Loving on my family and then a little bit on me :-)”

How do you use social media? Since I have been relocated almost 1900 miles away from close family and friends, I use social media to stay connected to the ones I love even though distance may separate us. I use it for education: learning budget tips, new recipes, fun life hacks.  I use it forContinue reading “Connection, Education and Encouragement”

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Grateful I made it through a stressful work week.  Grateful it is my weekend rotation off.  Grateful I will enjoy breakfast with my husband tomorrow.