What Would You Do If You Won The Lottery?
UNITED STATES—It is a question that I know I’m NOT the only person that thinks about this. What would you do if you hit the lottery? I mean not for a few thousand dollars, millions of dollars? Who would you tell? What would you tell them? Would you invest? What would be your first big purchase? Who would you...
Restart, Reboot, But Do Not Give Up
UNITED STATES—So 2022 has arrived, and less than 4 years into the year I broke a resolution that I had already set for myself. It was NOT that I wanted it to happen, it was the direct result of me just being a bit under stress and I just needed that glass of Coca-Cola to settle my brain. Yeah,...
January 6, 2021: One Year Later
UNITED STATES—Do you remember where you were on January 6, 2021? I remember I was working when I saw the TV screen and couldn’t believe my eyes. There was chaos and I mean absolute chaos at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. Former President Donald Trump had just given a speech discussing the 2020 Presidential Election being stolen from...
The Christmas Return Rush Begins
UNITED STATES—For many Americans, we have finally been able to take a deep breathe. Why? Christmas is over, rejoice, but at the same time, I know I’m not the only person with a slew of gifts that I don’t quite want or need and the journey to trek to the mall or retailers is about to begin for the...
Being A Host Is Stressful
UNITED STATES—The holidays can be stressful. Look, I just have to be blunt here because there is so much chaos that comes with the holidays, especially when we talk about holiday gatherings. Someone brought up an interesting debate last week, about rather you want to host a gathering or attend one. I always thought it was so much fun...
Organize, Organize And Organize
UNITED STATES—I keep trying and I keep trying, but I’m finding myself having a ton of trouble getting properly organized, particularly my closet. I get rid of clothes, only to add more clothes, or I have clothes that I refuse or dismiss as something I’m going to wear that I never wear.
I mean right now, I have at least...
There Is A Reason I Do Not Drink Alcohol!
UNITED STATES—I thought about rather I should share this tale and it hit me absolutely without a doubt. Why? It lets you know we all have problems and we all have to grapple with them even if we attempt to weave the narrative that EVERYTHING in our life is perfect. Alcohol is heavy on both sides of my family,...
Time Is Of The Essence
UNITED STATES—We are told time and time again that “Time is of the essence.” You might be thinking, exactly what does that mean? It’s a loaded question ─ that I will admit. If you are asking me, it means you have to cherish the time you have, not necessarily living in the moment, but not counting the time you...
Finding Purpose In Work
UNITED STATES—When it comes to work, we all have to find purpose in it. What does that mean? It means you have to feel some sense of obligation to your employer or the work that you do. It needs to make you feel a certain way and when I say that I’m not referring to the negative; we have...
Spending Too Much On Xmas Gifts
UNITED STATES—I love Christmas and I hate Christmas at the same time. Why? It seems sometimes that no matter how much I prepare in advance, no matter how much I attempt to simplify my Christmas list and the amount of money I spend, I get so stressed every single year when I say I’m not going to do it....