Tag Archives: personal growth

You make me brave

I came across a blog a few months ago that I really liked.  Being the person that I am, I had to go back to the beginning of the blog before I read a lot of the most recent posts. … Continue reading

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Lost in the New Technology

It has been 2 years since my last post and the writing muse has popped up again. As I was reviewing my blog, I clicked on some of my favorite blog links. Like mine, many have been inactive for 2 … Continue reading

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Aren’t they all complicated?

A few days ago, I got up, grabbed a cup of coffee, and got on Facebook.   The first post I saw was from an old friend who changed his relationship status to ‘It’s complicated’.  My comment was ‘Aren’t they … Continue reading

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One Nation Under God

The 4th of July is almost here.  A celebration of the birth of the United States of America.  If you live in a country where you have the freedom to vote, as we do here, and consider yourself a Christian, … Continue reading

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the one thing

Sunday’s sermon at church was about The One Thing.  The one thing we want to accomplish that will make the most impact on our lives.  Just that one thing. As it’s almost the middle of the year, it was a … Continue reading

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being connected…being unplugged

When I gave up Facebook for Lent, I thought it would be hard.  It was at first, but then it became easier.  Much easier.  To the point that I didn’t get on FB until the Tuesday after Easter.  When I … Continue reading

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time flies when you have energy

I simply cannot believe it’s been almost a week since I’ve written here.  Unfortunately, it has. I must admit, the acupuncture is working.  I have energy.  I am getting a lot accomplished.  I no longer just sit on my butt … Continue reading

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The Drunk Diet: How I Lost 40 Pounds…Wasted

The Drunk Diet: How I Lost 40 Pounds…Wasted: A Memoir by Lüc Carl was a fun book to read.  It’s more than just a memoir.  It’s like having your friend kick you in the butt to start eating right and … Continue reading

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what it’s like to be the white geek girl

I develop software for a living.  I love what I do.  There never a dull moment.  If you’re not writing code, testing, or fixing bugs, then you’re learning something new. Thursday was typical for this geek girl.  Six of my … Continue reading

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giving up Facebook for Lent

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, for those that follow the Christian calendar.  It marks the beginning of Lent.  Lent is the penitential preparation of the believer.  One of the ways to prepare is through self-denial. Although many believe that fasting has … Continue reading

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