Chasing Joy

I Am Off Track But Still Chasing Joy

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Have you ever fallen off track?  I have. As a matter of fact I am off track right now.  Since my mom died I feel like I just can't get it together.  It's only been a few weeks since she passed away so I know this feeling is normal but it doesn't feel good. Having now lost both my parent I basically feel like I don't know what I'm doing.  You see my dad was my biggest cheerleader.  He was the one who ran up ahead and cheered me on directing on which way the track was going up ahead.  My mom was … READ MORE

The Three 3s of Chasing Joy

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Here are 3 things you can do each day that will help you feel happier that take less than 5 minutes total.  I call them the Three 3s of Chasing Joy.  I honestly don't recall where I came up with the first two 3s.  I have been doing from time to time since college.  I am sure I read it somewhere or was somehow inspired to start doing them.  The last of the 3s I cannot take credit for.  It was advice from a woman from my book club. She said it helped her when she was dealing with being laid off … READ MORE

7 Muhammad Ali Quotes That Exemplify Chasing Joy

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We all heard the sad news of Muhammad Ali's passing over the weekend.  So many of us have our own connection to the sports /  american icon.  Mine comes through my dad.  My dad loved sports including boxing.   He boxed in the army, was friends with boxers (Joe Frazier, Bernard Hopkins) and even taught my brothers how to box.  We had our own makeshift gym in the basement of our childhood home complete with heavy and speed bags.  I grew up watching boxing matches on TV especially heavy weights … READ MORE

Baby Making Update: IVF Consult

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I have reached the end of the line when it comes to trying to get pregnant by IUI, Intrauterine Insemination.  I have been trying for 15 cycles without a successful pregnancy.  I have tried unmedicated and unmonitored cycles, monitored and mediated cycles with clomid, unmonitored and medicated cycles with clomid, and even back to back IUI with clomid.  I did get pregnant once but it ended in an early miscarriage.  So what now?  Do I give up? Do I throw in the towel?  Nope. Not this girl.  I am … READ MORE

Taking Risks To Chase Joy

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A few days ago I found out that my aunt had died.  This was my mother's sister.  I was not close to her and I had only seen her about three times in the last 15 years.  But I was still shocked to hear that she had passed.  First I felt shocked. This is crazy. First my mom and now my aunt is, what I thought.  Then I felt scared.  I thought, oh my God, everyone is dying!  Lastly I felt a sense of urgency. Damn, life is too short! I guess you just have to do whatever it is that you want to do while … READ MORE

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