• Everyday Life

    Chasing Dreams

    Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.”          Ralph Waldo Emerson That’s what I’m doing.  I’m daring to live the life I’ve dreamed. I’m finally prioritizing myself and my family in a way that I should have done years ago.  Go forward with me and let’s make our dreams come…

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    A Year of Grief

    Today marks the one-year anniversary of my mother’s passing. Grief seems to be washing over me in waves, even a year later, I can hear her call my name and still smell her perfume. I know my mother is pain free and after a year of fighting a glioblastoma in her brain, I am thankful she is resting. I have…

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    Let’s make a Kite!

    ** Kite flying is not only a favorite activity in Thailand, but also a competitive sport! Spring is coming – now is the perfect time to work on that Homemade Kite, so it will be ready when the sunshine arrives. Make a kite and watch it fly! Use wrapping paper, drinking straws and other items from home to put together…

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    Mentor Me

    A mentor is someone who assumes the role of an advisor for someone (mentee) who doesn’t have as much knowledge on a topic. Below are seven Reason’s Mentor/Mentee relationships are important. 1. Mentors support growth Mentors encourage and enable another person’s professional or personal development. The mentors’ knowledge can help train and create a high-quality and productive workforce. Employees appreciate…

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    Ugly Crying. It’s a gift.

    I use to be afraid of ugly crying. I very much thought it was a weakness and was embarrassed by the thought. The thing is, as you grow and mature you realize that the ability to cry, even ugly cry, is a gift. I was struggling with a lot of untold emotions and feelings until I let myself cry it…

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    Hello world!

    Welcome to Adventure Road, Baby! Where anything can happen and usually does. Most recently I lost my job to the COVID-19 mess that has our world in its grip. I was with a company that I thought I would retire with, a company that promised me a lot and failed to deliver on any of it. So now I find…