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Duck, Duck, Goose—A Wee Tale for When You Want to Give Up on Your Hopes and Dreams
“Duck, duck, duck…” Her back rigid, the little blond girl stared straight ahead, lips stretched thin. Each time It came near, her eyes shone with hope. Each time the tap came with a duck, her head dropped a little further. Would she ever get to be goose? Do you...
Why Not Try? Join Me on Facebook for a Fun Challenge this Summer
SUMMER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW JOIN US IN THE FUN AND THE CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES! WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS SUMMER? SET A GOAL EACH MONTH TO TRY SOMETHING NEW FIND THE MONTHLY POST ON FACEBOOK AND DECLARE YOUR GOAL EACH MONTH ONE...
My Year of Living Adventurously—How I Learned to Get Out of My Head and Into a Life I Love
What would your life look like if you tried something you’ve always wanted to do? I’ve spent many years regretting not going on the 6th-grade trip to Paris because I was scared. I kept thinking things would be different someday, so I kept waiting for the right time,...
Three Things I Hate About Summer Even Though the Living is Good and How I Discovered to Make the Best of The Season
Ah, summertime and the living is good! Most people think summertime is when the living is good, but I’m one of those weird people who hate summer. Yes, it’s true, and I hope it doesn’t change how you feel about me and my little corner of the web! 1) Remember back...
Girls Like Us Do Get Asked to Dance—Why Our Own Feelings Can Cause Us to Run Amuck
How would you describe yourself? Our own feelings can lead us astray. I don’t know about you, but I am sometimes surprised by how people see me. Back in high school, I worked at a local restaurant. One of the servers liked me, and we often talked about ourselves and...
Three Things Thursday—Three Social Media Accounts I Love to Follow
Today I’m sharing three social media accounts I love to follow. Facebook can be a time suck and a frustration, but it can also be a great place to connect and learn. Check out these three social media accounts. Click the headings to visit the account. 1) Train with...
Afraid of Ghosts—What a Haunted Castle From My Childhood Has to Do With Perceptions of How We View Our Lives
What are you filling your life with? What we choose to fill our lives can influence how we view our lives and hold us back. If we focus only on the negative, that's how we will see the world and others. We'll be too afraid to try if we are preoccupied with what we...
Three Things Thursday—Add a Little Excitement to Your Life This Summer
Ah, remember the excitement of summer break? I'm not a fan of the heat that comes with it, but something about summer makes me want to find an adventure. And when I say that, I don't mean travel to Mordor to throw the ring into the fires of Mt Doom, although that...
Don’t Let Chance Kill Your Dreams—What My Health Coach Can Teach You About Living a Full Life
Do you have a vision for your life? I've often dreamed of what I wanted my life to be, but I had difficulty making some of my dreams come true. Early last year, I focused on my health and realized I needed help to get where I wanted to be. I'd been following a health...
Three Things Thursday – Solo Vacations Aren’t Sad, They’re Fun and Refreshing for Your Soul
Have you tried a solo vacation? I really like solo vacations. In 2008, I took my first solo trip and learned that these times can be fun and refreshing. Granted, I did fly to Indiana for a family event, but I had an airline credit, so I flew out early and stayed a few...
Be An Imposter- Now’s the Time for You to Take a Risk and Step Out
I am an imposter. On my About page, I call myself your adventure pal. But the truth is that I’m a fearful, anxiety-ridden person. I’ve spent a lot of time hiding from life. I talk a lot about stepping out and not being afraid to try new things, but inside I also have...
Three Things Thursday – Do You See Yourself as God Sees You?
Often we don’t see ourselves the way God sees us. Today I’d like to share three Bible verses about how God views us. 1) Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 (nasb) No matter what has happened or what we’ve done,...
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