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Yesterday, I received the keys to our new apartment. This is the first apartment I have ever rented on my own as an adult (I am 34!). Even though it isn’t the greatest place, the girls and I are so excited. We can’t wait to make it our own little place in the world.
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Yesterday, I received the keys to our new apartment. This is the first apartment I have ever rented on my own as an adult (I am 34!). Even though it isn’t the greatest place, the girls and I are so excited. We can’t wait to make it our own little place in the world.
In the next few weeks and months, many posts may be dedicated to finding free or used furniture (for nearly free), and how to fix pieces up to decorate a home cheaply but tastefully.
Even though this year has been full of the drama of domestic violence, moving, and divorce, things are about to settle down. The divorce will be final soon and the girls and I are already chomping at the bit to get started decorating.
We are also hoping to start a small garden off the patio! Yay-finally a place where we can dig in the dirt!
I can’t wait!
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
Last night, I didn’t sleep well. My mind whirled all my fears around into this funnel of inescapable chaos that extended into my dreams.
Facing fears is difficult. Your body reacts to fear with a racing heart, muscle shakes, coldness, and a mind that doesn’t want to stop and rest or meditate.
However, once you [...]
Last night, I didn’t sleep well. My mind whirled all my fears around into this funnel of inescapable chaos that extended into my dreams.
Facing fears is difficult. Your body reacts to fear with a racing heart, muscle shakes, coldness, and a mind that doesn’t want to stop and rest or meditate.
However, once you face your fears-step into them-you realize how your fears are more about what you think you cannot do-rather than actual danger.
I never thought I could leave my marriage. Start over on my own. I don’t have a stable or loving family to rely on, and I don’t have economic resources from which to draw upon; however, I have learned that I am incredibly resilient and that I have learned how to manage resources in such a way to usually come out on top of unpleasant situations as they arise.
Sure. I make choices that could have been made in a better way, but I have learned from my failures-and from my successes.
Staring down fear means to take on your fears. Accept that you are afraid. Accept you will make mistakes.
And accept that you are stronger than you give yourself credit for because fears usually occur when you think you cannot handle a situation or achieve something important to you; they do not always indicate actual danger toward you or your life.
So keep that in mind if you are hiding from what frightens you most.
Have a great day!
