I'll admit I haven't seen every Studio Ghibli film, but I do plan to borrow the films my library has available. I just have to carve out time to enjoy them. Over the weekend, I decided I wanted to watch Howls Moving Castle by myself. Meaning all mommy request we deferred to Daddy. Why was... Continue Reading →
Meme Mondays with Trisha: Mother’s Day
You know, there's been a run-on joke about what Mothers really want for Mother's Day. To do absolutely nothing. To indulge in our favorite hobbies without interruption. To temporarily turn off that Spidey sense of children embarking in reckless behavior. Alas motherhood is a year-round with little to know daily breaks. So, why is it... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Grief
You're probably wondering, "What's motivational about grief?" Well, it's something that many of us try to avoid. Denying this natural emotion can do more harm than good. Although it's common, the grief process isn't on size fit all. I decided to do this for those that have mixed emotions about this time of year. Spring... Continue Reading →
Meme Mondays with Trisha: Abbott Elementary
Surprise, it's Meme Mondays with Trisha! I know I'm consistently in consistent with publishing Meme Mondays. That's what makes the fun to write. Y'all done so well getting through the first quarter of 2024. It's was only right to give you a break, but what to search for...that my friends is Abbott Elementary. A group... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Ocean
It seems that Summer is swiftly heading our way. It makes me think about ways to beat the heat. Naturally, water comes to mind. Pools, water balloons, slip'n'slides, and water guns fill shopping carts, but what about the unrestricted water. The kind that puts life into perspective. That my friend would be the ocean. A... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Uncle Iroh’s Element Breakdown
Growth can be spurred by a deeper understanding of our community, but you'll eventually hit a wall. To overcome, it's important to embrace humanities diversity. Uncle Iroh uses this thought process to neutralize a fatal blow developed by the fire nation. In fact, studying water bending helped him figure out how to redirect lightning. For... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Home Management
You know, managing a home can feel like thankless work. There are tasks that must be done at irregular times for different reasons. Doing them all without a reasonable maintenance schedule can make it overwhelming. That's not including the unavoidable daily tasks. Depending on how you look at it, home management can be your easy... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Rain
There's something soothing about a rainy day. A hot drink and a warm blanket look inviting. An urge to snuggle envelopes you. On the flip side, it can ruin a day full of errands and important situations. Motivation evaporates. These feelings really vary case by case. Today, I'm choosing to embrace the good that comes... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Sakura Cherry Blossom
Since it'll officially be Spring this week, I thought a lovely muse would be a sweet way to jump start our week. Sakura Cherry Blossoms are beautiful. They don't hang around long, but they leave a lasting impression. Their petals dance like the leaves that fall in autumn. It's the beauty before the harsher season... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Spring Forward
This week, I decided to go with a Spring themed Motivational Monday, because I'm tired. Springing Forward can feel exhausting, making it much easier for negativity to rain on my parade. Since Spring is notorious for rain, that's literally and figuratively true. For example, nature will be coming back to life and bringing all the... Continue Reading →