Down To Business

What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in?

I have been thinking about this a lot lately, actually. My husband is currently going to school for what he has always dreamed of going for. Me, on the other hand, have no idea what I want to do. It’s a hard decision to make for me. Unlike some people who have known since middle school or before, and stuck with it.

But how did they know? How did they know for sure that that’s what they wanted to do? I have so many things I would love to be able to do, but which one do I love more? How do I decide?

I love cooking, art, photography, animals, and trees, and so much more. How do you decide which one you want to start with at least?!

I’ve been considering Wildlife Conservation because it covers a few of those areas I love so much. I’m a “fun fact” or “did you know..” kind of girl. Wildlife Conservation covers animals, plants, and their environments. Which is the biggest interest of mine.

Major in Wildlife Conservation and minor in Photography..? I think that might be the route I’m going. For now.

Wish me luck in deciding!

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Lifting Love

What motivates you?

Lately, my anxiety and depression have had me feeling less than. Less than the person I feel I should be. I haven’t wanted to do much of anything lately.

But knowing my husband and my children need me, depending on me every day to pick them up and love them and care for them, has kept me alive.

Without them, I probably would’ve withered away by now. Without them, I feel as though I have no purpose.

So my motivation comes from all of their love. And I’m sure, they have no idea how much they all really mean to me.

Eye Opener

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world?

Honestly, I started this blog just to fill a void inside of me. To get those big emotions and feelings out, and not keep them bottled up.

But if I had to choose, I hope it would expand the minds of others on topics that are, too often, not discussed because of different views.

I have my own views on certain matters, but I am always willing to listen to someone else’s views on the matter, whatever that may be. I may not change my mind about the matter, but I respect others’ views.

I think too many in this world see everything as either black and/or white. But there are so many gray areas.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that maybe my blog would help others to better understand others. Like “walk a day in my shoes” kind of thing. See things through someone else’s eyes.

Either way, I enjoy writing, and I hope someone out there enjoys reading what I’ve written. All in a good days work, like my granny used to say after harvesting her garden.

My World

What would you change about modern society?

There are so many things I would change in today’s world. Healthcare would be free, including dental and vision. Education would be free. All vet clinics and hospitals would offer payment plans or discounts at checkout like some hospitals do now. There would also be no taxes.

Sustainability would be taught in every school. Sex education would be just that, education. Not some teacher who tells everyone not to do it. Teachers would be paid more.

Rent in all states and homes would be fixed. No hidden fees or sudden charges.

Every home, once a week, would get a box with all the essentials needed. Shampoos, soaps, dish soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, toilet paper, women’s toiletries, milk, bread, eggs, cheese, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.

Foreclosed homes would be fixed up for homeless people and veterans.

Lastly (for now), all medication or treatments used for saving someone’s life; like insulin, blood thinners, etc, would be free. All organic or natural medicines that come from plants and such would be legal for everyone to use and grow.

What’s the Time?

Which activities make you lose track of time?

Oh, this is a fairly easy one for me. I lost track of time all the time! With two businesses, working full time, three smaller children, and a husband thrown in, I’m always on the go and always running late!

But the few things that ALWAYS gets me are cooking/baking, reading, writing/art, and games on my phone!

I get lost in the moment when doing these things and completely forget that the rest of the world is still going along. Haha.

But if you can’t lose time doing something, are you really enjoying it?

Wrong Guarantee

original photo of Kristopher T.

This life is not a guarantee. There won’t be someone following you around making sure you get what you deserve. And there’s no guarantee that you would even get it at all. Tomorrow is not promised because today is the present. As in, today is your gift, enjoy it as if it’s the only one you get.

I’ve always lived my life in my bubble because of my anxieties. I’ve never quite been the type to just reach and grab what I want because I was always concerned of what others may need. I was always more concerned if someone was mad at me then what I was feeling or needed. I always put others ahead of myself.

But no more! I have decided to take my life back. I am the only one who can be my voice, I have no one else to fill those shoes. I must stand up for myself and what I believe I deserve. I deserve the most out of my life. I intend to do whatever I can to make that happen. While I continue to make that time for my children to help them build their voices and stand up for themselves when they believe it’s the right thing to do.

My children are my greatest fans. they watch my every move. Follow me and do the things I do. So, I need to show them how to stand up for their beliefs and to chase down those goals they planned.

No, this life is not a guarantee, but death is.

So, are you taking charge or are you handing the reins over?