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What to do differently when you’re on summer break!

So, let me start with the basics; always have a clear plan for your spending. Save and make sure that the bills can get paid while you’re off! I suggest at least 2-3 months of expenses or a nice cushion so there’s no struggling.

Secondly, have activities and events for the kids! As a mom of 5, I have 3 kids at home to take care of. My oldest granddaughter is 6 and we have debates about food, WiFi and naps! Naps are great and should be respected! A quick recharge can help you function better through the day and you’ll sleep awesome at night too!

A chillax breakfast and then we outside!

We’re getting ready for the holiday season!

I’m also an educator, so my summer is almost over. Sigh 😔 but! This brings up another fun question? Do you dive into the holiday preparations now or wait?

We don’t!!! As you can see, we got Christmas cards crafting and ornament painting to do!

So again, Mrs. G is going to budget and save for next summer, create space for crafts and naps and lastly, have fun!!

Bahamas 🇧🇸 are in my view for 2027, again!

Refresh and relax the rest of July and August is right around the corner! Take a few moments to breathe and enjoy yourself!!! Your body will thank you later 😊

Until next time,

Peace and blessings fam 🌺🥀🌺

We got rain y’all

Yippee 👏🏾 it rained! Thunder and lightning 🌩️ too.

We are so well deserving of it alllll! Enjoy the weather and don’t drive fast!!!

Be safe fam ❤️. Hopefully, we get more tomorrow.

Peace, love and prayers 🍃🌸

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Happy Memorial Day

Let’s celebrate today with feels of honor and happiness. We wouldn’t be here if someone didn’t leave home to fight for freedom. My own father, grandfather and I served in the military.

Wish a veteran happy Memorial Day today and be thankful. I am and can’t be more prouder than I am NOW 👏🏾

Short, sweet and to the point. Have a great start to summer 🏝️

This will be on the agenda later this summer!

Peace, blessings and hugs 🌸🐱

Happy Administration Assistant Day 💐💐

We make the office run and run great! The boss is who they are, but we keep the ball rolling!

Some were born to help. Help in any way possible. I actually love to assist. I can run point on an assignment, but I chose not to. Playing the back is where I’m good at. To shine or not to shine 😁 that’s the real question ⁉️

Do I get the job done as an individual or team player? Can I get it done alone? Do I choose to go at it alone? Valid questions. Keep in mind, no man is an island.

We all have to answer to someone. Someone who asks why is this like that? Why did you do it like that? It may be validated by simplifying the problem to get to resolve.

There are already enough hands in the pot. But, who’s stirring?

Before the day is over, applaud that office assistant, admin runner or secretary. It can even be a nurse. Some do dictation/transcribe; as a former medical telephone operator, they’re AA’s to me! Keeps the doctor’s words trustworthy. You can’t dictate what’s not there!

Remember, he or she is answering the phone, pouring coffee or standing on the gap for you! Show some appreciation and love to the Administration Assistants of the world!

Until next time, peace and blessings 🌸 y’all ❤️

Yup, I did that!

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

Morning lovies! Another fabulous day and on 4/20! The decision I made from my past was to stop doing things that stunt my growth. Stop gossiping, being a busybody and stop procrastinating!

When I was going to Capella to complete my Bachelor’s degree, I used to always wait until Sunday at 3pm to work on a paper that was due in like 3 hours! My poor brain would shut off and I’d shut down. I also had 3 kids; one with cancer, one with ADHD and in kinder and the oldest one wanting to be a free spirit all the time! Talk about smelling the roses!

When I had to stop and think, what if I had not organized my day and my son’s chemo appointment was moved up? What if my daughter couldn’t go to school sick because she was sick? The daytime is the time for me to do discussion posts and interact with my classmates.

Not being organized made me feel loopy and tired before the day even got going.

For them really! I’m going to do it! Later…

Once I saw that summer was fun and can be enjoyed, I stopped burning the midnight oil and got some rest and did things while the sun was up! Fast forward, it took me 9 years to get that BA in Psychology, but I did it! My son had cancer and my daughter with ADHD has graduated from high school! That oldest one is married and living in Virginia Beach.

There so worth it 😄 I’m grateful for the steadfastness of finishing and not letting nothing stop me! Keep going and you will get over what has plagued you from completing things. Goals are set to be smashed! Make them smash the hell out of them!

On vacation 2 years ago after I graduated and for Mother’s day 💐

Until later, peace and blessings 🌸 y’all! Have a good one on purpose 🪷

Waiting…under a cloudy sky 🌦⛅️

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When it rains, it pours

Evening lovies. It’s been a rainy couple of days here in the LV. Much needed and appreciated! With the drought of the year upon us, it brings me to think of how we continue to build but never slowing down.

The desert is booming with life. So many people move here with the intent of making it! It’s hard if you don’t have the safety net or fall backs you would in your own hometown. We live and we learn to adapt accordingly. Keep it pushing.

Rain washes away the dirt, sod and grime. Yes, water in the city makes it hard to drive sometimes! The freeway gridlocked from an accident. Slow down! As the sun peeks through and the heat brings the dry back, nothing was short of growth.

During the summer season monsoons form. Beautiful thunderstorms across the desert and mountain tops.

As the sun goes down, I’m looking forward to more rain and slick roads this weekend! With it comes growth along with it comes release. When it rains, it pours. Until next time y’all, peace and blessings lovies 🌷

Double rainbow so beautiful! God’s handiwork

A reflection on the last 6 months

Hey y’all! Whew! Friday is July 1. Literally, half the year GONE. Chile, it’s been a rough couple of years already and THIS month has been a trip. First, let’s dive into what’s next and how to get through the rest of the year!

Okay, so we had monumental things happen this first half. Abortion legislation, Trump Jan 6 trial, elections for the midterms and so on. The new year filled with resolutions for us to get back to some sort of normalcy. COVID, thank you! Has and had us thinking about our health and wellness. So, we test and wear masks. We fell off the horse and got back up, BAM! We’re back in the restaurants again! So, my question is this…what are doing for the rest of the year?

Not to disallow the other things on my list, we know politics play a role in how the world turns; sometimes we don’t want to get involved. When the rubber meets the road, we have to talk about it, especially when it’s at your own front door.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. Jesus

So, the view is clear. Address what’s at hand and act accordingly. Answer the door! Get your head outta the sand! OK, next!

Moving forward, let’s focus on what’s ahead. Go vote in November, take a vacation THIS summer, hug your kids and stay the course! I won’t get into what’s on TV, that’s not my call. I just touched on it to help you see what’s up.

Let’s stay positive and not ONLY reflect on the first half of the year. Let’s go into July like a roaring lion! And the rest of the year!

Stay cool, safe, vigilant and blessed. Love y’all 🤘🏾