Wine About It

In an unplanned trickle of events, I bring you this episode. From things that caused the unfolding of mishaps, to events witnessed that make my heart drop. Sometimes I really wonder what people are thinking. While I can’t control others, I can at least be a good samaritan.

Not sure what’s made national news, but let me tell you; my backyard is making local news. For all the wrong reasons no less. From mall fights, to shootings, to unfortunately; a terrorist attack. Scary things are happening! As a person and a mom, I’m not feeling it. Things need to change!

Ok winos, this is a wild one! Of course we know people will sue over anything these days; but suing because you feel as though you’re missing an organ you were expecting to be given during a surgery is a new one. Yes, patient transparency needs to be better across the board…but who’s undergoing a major surgery without understanding the expected outcome?

Most people would love to work from home! And don’t get me wrong, I’m blessed and thankful to be able to do so…however, no one talks about the down side to working from home. You have to use your own toilet paper. Side note, need to find out if that’s a tax deductible expense, lol. But seriously, living AND working from home can make your 4 walls feel smaller than you ever imagined.

Life is too busy for random things to be changing up. As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Things that I used to care nothing about are now the biggest nuisance. Feels like my OCD has ramped up exponentially. And yes, I have strong options about what you do with your yard; where is the HOA? Am I becoming THAT person…?…maybe. Know what I have to say for it…wine about it! 🍷

It’s Valentine’s weekend! Love is in the air and in the stores with ready made gifts; I have the stats to prove it. But what’s better than a teddy bear or preselected bouquet? Understanding your love language. Better yet, understanding your partner’s love language. What is that you ask? Well let’s discuss. ❤️

A moment of self reflection and a breakdown of societal interactions as a bi-racial female in America. This episode displays how moments within my upbringing played a role in not only how I saw myself, but what I thought it looked like attempting to fit into a world who wanted me to pick sides. Now as an adult I think about some of the struggles that stemmed from straddling the line of cultures. I think about how I’m still growing into myself till this day. Most importantly, ensuring all my kids understand how they may be viewed in society and helping my daughters navigate self acceptance so they can love themselves just the way they are!

Link to the Dr. Daf Show mentioned in this week’s episode is as follows: https://youtu.be/I3MKGnbHMhA?si=nWmhcvID5AAZbSpn

It’s so easy to say “we should do” & “let’s try this”. The hard part is putting it into action. Maybe that’s because of time constraints. Maybe it’s because of other financial needs. Whatever it is, the thought, the idea is as far as it seems to go. This year the focus is on ACTION! Money will come and go, and time will certainly fly; then the next thing you know the kids are grown and gone. I want to do the things, partake in the experiences, and create the memories with my family that will last a lifetime. The present is a gift so open and enjoy! 🎁

Who doesn’t like a little cash?! This resolution is all about the Benjamins. 💵 How can I keep dollars in the bank? A look in to my personal strategy to spend less…or at least try. 🤷🏽‍♀️

If someone was to ask you; “Who are you?”, how would you respond? Would your reply really explain you? In attempting to answer this inquiry of myself, it occurred to me that I’m lost! The immediate understanding of who I am, isn’t even me at all! This led to new year resolution #3; a year of self discovery. Because let’s be honest, the last time I had a real chance to think about what I want, what I like to do was 3 kids and 1 husband ago. An understanding of the real question may have you rewinding your response too. If that’s the case, then let’s pull an eat pray love together and find a new commitment to self…and don’t worry, the only divorce happening here is from our individual negligence. 🍣🙏🏽❤️ & still 💍