Dreaming Since 1997

  It has been a while, but I am back! It is so nice to be typing here again. After a busy fall, a holiday season that didn't slow down for a minute, and the harshest winter I've ever lived through, I finally feel like I can breathe, and write, again. I will do a quick recap of my life and then explain my plans for the future of this blog.  So, since my last post was in October, life has been full. Here's a little peek at what's been happening behind the scenes: 1. My cousin's wedding was a success! It was beautiful and now they are actually pregnant!!! I can't wait to meet their baby girl.  2. Thomas and I were fortunate to be a part of our friends' engagement that took place in Boston in December! It was so much fun celebrating the two of them and surprising the bride to be! Now I am excited to help her plan their wedding for next year! 3. I'm changing my career from retail pharmacy to hospital inpatient pharmacy! I start in exactly 3 weeks from today. ...

    Hello, reader! It's  Thankful Thursday ! This has to be my favorite post of the week to write. I love how my mood changes immediately when I start thinking about all the things to be grateful for. So, let's get happy!  1. We're going to a Halloween party this weekend! Even though I have to work, I'm looking forward to it! Thomas and I are going as Meg and Hercules (photos to come) 2. The wedding the weekend after that! OMG, I am so excited to see everyone and celebrate my cousin's wedding. I bought the cutest pair of shoes for the occasion, so I'm excited to wear them too.  3. Being off work today. I had a successful quiet time, walked the dogs, ordered groceries, and started laundry. I am feeling tired today, more than usual, but I still want to get some things done. I'm only off today and Tuesday before we fly to VA. I have a lot to do! 4. Christmas stuff in the stores. This is a hot take, I'm aware, but honestly, its joyful. Seeing pumpkins and re...

   Hello, reader! Today I am going to talk about some of the areas of my life that I've been actively working on. It's real, vulnerable, and hopefully encouraging to you.  I'm trying to increase my productivity in all areas of my life. What am I producing? Anything. These blog posts. verifying prescriptions at work. cleaning my house on my days off. Decorating each room until I'm satisfied with how it looks. I used to think productivity meant never sitting down. Now I know better.  There are different layers to this. Obviously, there are results or outcomes. I am working on this on multiple layers. I'll break them down for you.  1. Starting Seriously, just starting. Sometimes this is the hardest part. It's the first and maybe most important step you'll take. Cleaning up the kitchen after cooking is probably my LEAST favorite thing to do (well, other than dusting, I super hate dusting). But lately, I've been starting before I can even complain to myself i...

   OMG, it's Mean Girls day (October 3rd, iykyk) and Taylor Swift's new album is out! What a day!  I'm still processing the new album, but overall, I really love it! It's creative, catchy, fun, thought provoking- it's a masterpiece. I need to do a post to unpack it all! Even though I am off tomorrow, I do work on Sunday. Being the checklist lover I am, I have made a list of a few things I would like to achieve this weekend besides working (ugh).  1. Watch at least one of my fall/Halloween movies  2. Go shopping for some shoes I need to wear in the wedding later this month 3. Get all of the hot-girl squares I've been working on together for the cozy blanket I'm gifting to my mom  4. Get our Halloween costumes ordered.  5. Try to relax! This past week has been such a blur. I am hoping that having a handful of easy tasks will make the weekend a nice break from chaos from during the week. Today has been a nice start to said weekend.  I will see you ba...

Good morning and welcome back! It is Thankful Thursday !!! I had a busy, busy, BUSY weekend. I didn't have time to get any posts edited or written up for that matter! Anway I am here today. I believe a happy heart starts with gratitude, so let's be happy today! 1. My 3 pets this morning. They have been extra cuddly and sweet.  2. I take my safety for granted. I'm truly grateful for the safe neighborhood and city I live in.  3. Work has been stressful lately, but I am grateful for my job. I love being able to make money for my household.  4. A fun weekend with Thomas' parents! I had one of the most fall Saturdays ever.  5. On my morning walks with the dogs, I usually try to call or facetime my granny. She and I will talk for an hour or so and it's the best. I love her so much.  6. My bridesmaid dress finally came in and it made me excited all over again for the wedding next month!!! 7. I ordered a weighted vest to wear for my walks. It is bright pink and 8lbs. I ...

    Hello! It's  Thankful Thursday ! I am confident that happiness is a result of a thankful heart! So let's get happy! 1. My pets' vet. They are so sweet! I had to get Joey in last minute this morning because I completely forgot about his appointment last Friday! I still feel so awful about that, but the team at the office is so kind and understanding. They got us in right away today.  2. I love this time of year so much. I am so grateful for this new season. I am enjoying as much of it as I can this year!  3. I have dinner plans with some friends on Monday after work, so I'm excited for that!  4. My morning walks with the boys. I am enjoying this weather. It's the perfect way to get in some steps for the day and clear my mind. I can focus better all day. I love to be in the sun, moving.  5. Being off work today. Enough said!  6. My wonderful husband. Thomas truly is the best. I am so thankful for him.  7. My late dear uncle's study Bible. I...

  Good morning! I am glad you're here 😄. Today I want to talk about what I am currently crocheting. Grab your crochet hooks, a cup of coffee, and let's get into it! I took this a few weeks ago, one Sunday evening. Thomas and I were hanging out on the deck with our dogs, enjoying the warm weather. I should be finishing up with these hot-girl squares and I'll let you know what I make of them! I learned how to make a new hot-girl square... a skull hot-girl square! They are so cute and so much easier than I thought they would be! I decided to learn how to make them one morning a couple weeks ago when Thomas and I were at the beach. It was a perfect morning. We grabbed iced lattes and acai bowls from our favorite beachside cafe, and enjoyed the entire morning in the sand.  My first one kind of resembled a storm trooper, but I have gotten a little better since this picture! I also decided that I am going to make blankets for my family and friends. I have mentioned this before, b...

  Good morning, everyone! I know it has been a while since you've heard from me. Almost a month ago, my dear uncle died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the young age of 45. This has devastated my family. Please pray for peace and comfort. We know he was saved and is now in the heavenly kingdom.  It is Thursday after all, so let's get into another Thankful Thursday post, shall we?  In no particular order: My health. I try not to take it for granted. I want to take care of my body and mind so that I can live a healthy life.  This perfect relaxing morning has been such a treat. It is just what I needed. It's just the pets and me. I started a load of laundry while my latte was brewing, had a great quiet time, and now I'm back on my blog. The weather dropped a couple days ago here in Portsmouth, and we have our windows opened. It's still nice out, but there is a crispness in the air... perfect.  My husband is always wonderful and dreamy, but he really came through...

   It's Friday and I am ready for a productive weekend at work! Grab a coffee and lets get go! I thought today would be a good day to talk about some of my biggest comforts in life.  Getting Closer to God I have been taught my whole life that when things are getting crazy, turn to God. Pray about it or read about it in your Bible. I am always comforted by getting closer to God. When I put my focus on Him, I am reminded of what really matters in life. The hard day at work that has been making me a nervous wreck becomes the lesson I can learn from. I like reading about God's faithfulness, His love for me, and all that Jesus said when He was on earth. I like reading about the Holy Spirit being on earth now. I'm always comforted when I am trying to get close to our mighty God.  Having a Cup of Coffee Ahhh, I love having a cup of coffee alone, with Thomas, with Rachel via facetime, anytime, anywhere. Coffee is comforting to me, even though it is a stimulant. I find it rel...

Slow mornings… Is there anything better than a nice, slow morning? Whether you are able to sleep in a couple extra hours, or if you are still the early riser you are on a work day, just taking everything slow. Enjoying the coffee for a little bit longer. Extending quiet time out a little longer. Maybe even going to brunch. If you’re like me, you probably associate slow mornings with vacation, and everyone is their best self on vacation.  Joey I love to spend slow mornings on my deck, with coffee, my bible and whatever Bible study I’m working through. My dogs accompany me as well. They run around the yard until they get tired from the heat and then they walk back up to the deck to lie down near me.  Another slow morning luxury- getting ready. Normally, I am busting through my usual 15 minute routine and trying to get out the door sooner rather than later. When I am able to get ready not in a rush- it is transcendent. I listen to a podcast, whatever new audio book I’m listening...