Where I’ve Been and What’s Been Going On
Wow It has been over 6 months since I last updated this blog. I feel ashamed but not really. It is what it is. Before I really go into where I've been and what's been going on I should start by saying I have been increasingly learning to give myself more grace. So there will be no beating myself up over this little hiatus. So, where I've been? In short no where. The pandemic is still going strong so Baby Joy Chaser have been in the house. I can probably actually count the places I've … READ MORE
Trapped But Still Chasing Joy
One thing I am actively working on in 2020 is feeling my feelings. As in actually taking the time to assess what emotions I am experiencing as opposed to distracting myself, silencing them with food, or denying them all together.I had been struggling to articulate what I've been feeling lately but I think I figured it out today. As you know we are in the midst of the Corona virus pandemic. We have been practicing social distancing and living in a version of quarantine for months now. Much longer … READ MORE
Anxiety on a Hundred Thousand Trillion!
Ugh Anxiety! I have had anxiety issues for as long as I can remember. I was a good kid largely because I had so many worries about consequences. So anxiety is nothing new. It does ebb and flow. Lately it has been flowing. There's a lot going on with motherhood, new position at work, and managing bills and mortgage payments for two houses. So the anxiety is not really surprising. Luckily the big perk of writing Chasing Joy for over 10 years is I can go back and read my own advice … READ MORE
Dear 2020
Dear 2020, Sorry I am a little late with your welcome letter. I’ve been a little busy with the things 2019 put into motion. I am glad you are here. I welcomed you with friends in laughter seeing Dave Chappelle and you immediately rewarded me with a little cash at the casino a few hours later. So if you’ve set a tone for the year in those 1st few hours it is fun, friendship, and prosperity. I like it! The bar has been set rather high for you. 2017 gave me the promise of my bundle … READ MORE
Starting to Look A Lot like Christmas
It is starting to look a lot like Christmas around here. I have always enjoyed decorating for Christmas. In the past I was the only one to see it. Maybe a couple other people would see them if I had visitors but that's it. This year will be different. I am hosting for Christmas so about 20 people will get to see them. I'm so excited. I keep saying I'm done decorating but then I'd think of something else. I finally think I'm done now that Christmas is only 4 days away, LOL! Here is … READ MORE
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