8/24/24
So, it’s kind of like when people ask me ‘How did you know it was time for a divorce?’. And I always reply with what a very wise friend said to me one time, ‘You will know. You get hit with feathers of signs and then one day you get hit with a brick’. That is what I feel right now – I got hit by another brick…but in such a magical cool way. I love to write, I love to take photos, I love to help others and I love to meal plan and cook. I need to get my blog off the ground. [As you can see the time I wrote this, is not today’s date. Getting up a blog isn’t as easy as it looks.] I turned 50 this year and got a divorce at 49 (after being together for 30 years). Don’t feel sorry for me, I’m good. Everything happens for a reason. I have two incredible kids that I love watching in this phase of their lives and I’m in a beautiful space.
I’ve been in support groups, I listen to podcasts, read books, and just want to spread joy…help others find joy, even on those days when you have to dig a little deeper. This blog isn’t about my divorce (that’s what my book is for), it’s about living again. I don’t promote divorce, I promote peace – you have to figure it out. It’s about Chapter 2, it’s about truly going after what has been pulling at you for so long, it’s about celebrating being alive. I told someone tonight that I tend to plan and not follow through on things that I want to do, as I’m so afraid to fail (most of us are). Well, if one person subscribes (or however this works) to my blog and they have a better day or feel like a gift to this world, just for one day…then I’ve done what I’ve set out to do. If just one (insert sport here – mine was soccer) Mom/Dad reads this and gets an idea to make meals easier for the week and that helps relieve a little stress…then I will feel accomplished. If one person reads this and they push themselves to do something they’ve always wanted to do…that will feel so dang cool. I’m taking a leap in the hopes that even one of those scenarios comes true.
It is never easy reaching for dreams, but those who reach walk in stardust.
Look, I don’t claim to have all of the answers on how to heal yourself (shoot, I’m still a work in progress), I love to cook (I’m decent at it and it brings me peace) and I love LOVE (leaning into loving my life, my relationships, traveling, my job and myself…all of it, we just need to love a little more). What I want to bring to you is a little perspective on life. Life isn’t always easy, but it certainly is what WE make it. I want to take you on a healing journey with me. I was once asked if I will ever be done listening to podcasts or reading self-help type books and my immediate response, without hesitation, was nope. I always want to be a better version of me, that doesn’t mean I’m not proud of myself…we are all works in progress especially as we travel through all the different seasons of life. I will give you my weekly menu with credit going out to all of the wonderful cooks I follow on TV, Instagram, Facebook, Cookbooks (I have a cookbook obsession). I will give you my insight on what love means to me, share quotes that move me (I have a bit of a quote obsession as well) and leave you with permission to buy yourself flowers (I’m serious).
Life doesn’t have to be fancy, it just needs to be what brings you fulfillment! Tonight, getting this first blog written, with some good tunes in the background…simply made me happy.
Ciao…and don’t forget about the flowers!
15 Comments
Great job, I’m sure you are inspiring alot of people that may be stuck & getting in their own way of living.
I’m so glad I popped in for the 1st time, right before bed. As a person who doesn’t pray and meditates early in the day, I am often pulled toward something to make me smile before I sleep. Whether a song, a chat with a friend, even a silly video. Smiling as you drift off to dreamland (or my alternate life as I sleep) lends itself to waking with a smile. And what a way to start every day. 🫶🏻
I’m glad you popped in too! This is so beautiful – thank you for sharing your sentiment.
I am so proud of you. I believe that an important part of healing is when you’re actually wanting to help, heal or share your journey with others ❤️ thank you for sharing. Love you so much!
I appreciate you SO very much. Thank you for your support and being a big part of my healing journey. I love you too!
You’re a very good writer. Keep up the good work and keep blogging
Thank you for continuing to support and encourage me. I SO appreciate you!
I love it! So damn proud of you friend!!!
Thank you VERY much!
This brought me to tears (happy tears). I am SOOO proud of you mom. You have been on an incredible journey and I look up to you so much. You are an amazing person and I love you!! Excited to see your next post!
PS. she is an AMAZING cook y’all don’t let her fool you! 😎
Wow, thank you sweet girl. Your support means everything to me! XOXO
I’m so proud of you for moving forward with your journey and healing. I know this has been a vision of yours for a long time so congratulations for jumping into your time to share and shine and enjoy doing it.
Till the next time🙏😍
Thanks so much Mom!!
Love every word! Thanks for your kindness and i sight- look forward to following 💕
I appreciate you and your constant support.