Minimalism Game Days 13-19

October 20, 2013 I blogged a bunch last week, and then I didn't blog this week. It's an example of how much I struggle with consistency. I just live life in spurts. I wish I could change that about myself, but instead I'm trying to channel who I am in the right direction. Instead of …

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Minimalism Game Days 9-12

Woah! Life got a little crazy there for a minute! I finished my first accounting class last week, attended an out-of-town funeral Saturday, and took a "mental health" Sunday (I.e. I went to evening church after staying home all day with my sweet boy). I will try to catch up on the "game" over the …

How I Handle Things as a “Grown Up”

As a teen/young adult, I was super serious. My friends called me "Mom" way more times than I should say. I mean, not that being a mom is uncool (I am one now, and I think I'm pretty fly at it), but they usually meant I was overprotective and domestic...Translation: Not fun. Something about the …

New Favorite Song

This may come as a shock, but I'm pretty sure no one feels brave during a marital separation. I know I don't. I feel tired and worn. But I'm riding on the strength of the LORD and trying to forge on to a better life. I guess that does make me brave. One of my …

My Story

I was a broken child. I was a broken teenager. I was a broken adult. I was abandoned at a young age by my mentally ill mother. She chose death over the pain of this life. While I understand such deep pain, I do not, cannot, will not understand abandoning your child. I have one …

Minimalism Game Days 5-8

I know people who live fearful types of faith. They live in fear that they won't be good enough for God and neither will you. These people are often quite judgmental. Maybe I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt in believing it's truly fear driving their attitudes. Maybe that's wrong, but I like to …

Minimalism Game Day 4

October 4 1. A cute, but ill-fitting night gown 2. A stack of old computer software disks 3. A soy cookbook (What was I thinking when I bought that? Give me a break; I was new to vegetarianism...) 4. A white camisole that annoys me every time I wear it

Minimalism Game Day 3

October 3 1. Issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray 2. Issue of Better Homes & Gardens 3. Issue of Martha Stewart Living I usually try to reflect on life, but today I just had fun. I got to help scare the crap out our our business owner. There is nothing better than scaring someone. I …

Minimalism Game Day 2

October 2 1. Broken travel coffee mug 2. Frustrating and broken reusable straw cup Reflections... I should never be allowed to complain about money. Seriously, the amount of stuff I have is astounding, even if it is below average for an American. I need to stop buying junk. In April, I separated from my husband and …

Minimalism Game Day 1

Today I woke up feeling weak and tired. I prayed that God would give me direction and keep me going. I was stressed about all the usual things, as well as how I'd get my homework done. Homework went smoothly, work was relatively peaceful, my family came over for dinner...the day ended better than it …