I fake it well. This adulthood mask I wear can usually fool the masses, but if you want to blow my cover, put me in front of a Christmas tree with brightly colored packages and you will find me excitedly crawling around looking for the name “Heather.” Even more than finding my own gifts, I love giving gifts. Sometimes, I stress myself out in the process; yet, typically I enjoy thinking about, shopping for, and delivering Christmas gifts. I normally shop year round and then have the torturous task of waiting several months to present my finds to their new owners! When I am not in the … [Read more...]
Experience Friday: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
As I prepare for a happy Christmas with my family, I think of how often my drive to give gifts and make people happy (with gifts) clouds my mind from giving to those who simply cannot give back to me. Exchanging gifts is a blast and I hope I am able to give presents to my loved ones for as long as I can; however, there are so many needs and perhaps my time is an even greater gift. Volunteering to help someone else have a better Christmas, or life in general, is certainly a gift – to myself. Have you ever participated in a service project that left you feeling more fulfilled than any gourmet … [Read more...]
Are You Happy with How Your Spent 2015? Seven Questions to Help You Plan for Greatness in 2016.
Can you believe 2015 is almost at a close? Did we not just get used to writing 2015 on our checks? They say life is like a roll of toilet paper: the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. Each year does seem to fly by a bit faster than the one before; however, I will say that trying new experiences this year and trying to lose weight has made the time go by a little bit slower – in the most positive of ways! ~smile~ Most years leading up to this one were, in most ways, like the previous year. “What is new with you?” “Nothing much.” But, it seemed like something was missing: … [Read more...]
Pearl Harbor Day – Rebuilding After Surprise Attacks in Your Relationship
The number of Americans who can remember the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor is lessening as citizens would have to be in their late 70s or older to recall the event. My grandmother was barely a teenager when this tragedy occurred and hurled the United States into World War II. When I was reviewing facts about the event, this one statement stood out to me: “The Japanese specifically chose to attack on a Sunday because they believed Americans would be more relaxed and thus less alert on a weekend.” – Jennifer Rosenberg It seems that most attacks happen when we are relaxed and not on high … [Read more...]
Ten Winter Experiences to Have This Season!
It is cold... it is blustery... and, it is time to have fun! How will you and your sweetie celebrate the winter season? Here are several ideas! Snow Camping. Sleeping outside in the snow is not for the faint of heart. It is also not for the ill-prepared! If you have never snow camped before, please go with someone experienced! Also, take a group with you to ward off temptations! The inner fires of attraction can entice us to give in to desire even (or, especially) in sub-zero temperatures. Start a Snow-Shoveling Side Business. Are you looking for a part-time business venture? Are you … [Read more...]
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