Category: Thinking Out Loud…

My One Day…

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Someone asked, “How do you like working at your job”? My eyes opened wider,  and a fake smile crossed my face.  I thought I was going to give a generic answer, because I knew they didn’t really want the truth.  I wasn’t going to lie and give an answer they wanted to hear.  

  1. A job is a place where you go to give your service, share your dreams, or just follow orders and you get paid for your time.
  2. A career is a place you go to after some training and you enter that world to be paid for what you learned.

 What  came to mind was a question of my own. What is a job? A job is where you work and be able to pay your bills:

  • Rent/mortgage 
  • Utilities ~ lights, gas, water etc
  • Phone
  • Internet/Wi-Fi/Cable
  • Insurance ~ health,life,car, home
  • Daycare (no longer me 😊 😢)

Non~Bills:

  • Food
  • House Hold items – laundry, bath, and dish soap. 
  • Cleaning supplies – kitchen, bathroom, floors, garden, front & backyard etc 
  • Pets
  • Hobby 
  • Vacation Trips 

I would love to say my job pays for all of this, but that would be a lie. I cannot, so going back to the original question. My answer is, “No, I do not like my job.”

Then I asked myself a question. If the place where I am working isn’t allowing me to survive, why am I still working there?

Bye IV Now, LD*

I am back on the job hunt, but secretly I do not want to be. I am so done with working for another heartless company. 

I may have too until I am able to set my dream free. I believe in miracles and hard work and One Day…..

Mark 11:22-25 NIV

[22]  “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. [23] “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. [24] Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. [25] And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” 

https://bible.com/bible/111/mrk.11.22-25.NIV

Bye IV Now, LD*

Saying, “Thanks”….

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I spent my special day on a light shopping day, getting my favorite coffee (even though it wasn’t made right), and my favorite breakfast  (brussel spouts from my mother)

My favorite anime was finally dubbed again (meaning it is in English) crocheting and enjoying my day. A special sweet treat came and I had dinner with my son. I am still smiling and feeling loved. I am blessed and happy.

I would like to Thank everyone who took time out of their day to say, “Happy Birthday”. I am grateful and I hope everyone enjoy the rest of their weekend.

Lisa*

Writing My Way…

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Today I decided not to waste time on Facebook or playing an online video game. When I awoke two hours before my alarm,  trying to go back to sleep. I just got up. I wanted to work on my mistake and that’s what I did. I saw a few videos, read a few more articles about print on demand, and wasn’t believing everything I learned (or didn’t learn).

I believe people are telling the truth to a point, but also telling people what they want to hear. I don’t know if that’s called lying or just scratching the truth a little?  I am adding the YouTube channel from, “Journery with The Hintons”. https://youtu.be/LkV5fMaXkTo?si=uY5lMily1Un5rJk5 

This would be my second time trying this, the first time I didn’t sign up with Etsy right, and this time I signed up before adding her code. It took me a few tries to add the background, but I got it done. And, I just realized I have to add something important to this post:

** side note: I was going to post my Etsy account information, but realized I had to put a disclaimer on my page. I realized I don’t like reading articles and an ad pops up and I dislike having to scroll down and pass that ad. I wasn’t going to turn my blog post into something I don’t like reading. (Now if someone would ask me what it is, I would be happy to answer that question)

I am learning and enjoying being creative and that goes beyond just crochet items. Here is how I described one of my items in my shop:

Start your day with style and comfort. Elevate your morning ritual with our accented ceramic mug, thoughtfully designed to enhance every sip. Available in two generous sizes—11oz and 15oz— for coffee, tea, or cocoa. The ergonomic C-shaped handle ensures a cozy grip, while the lead- and BPA-free ceramic construction offers peace of mind with every pour. Whether you are treating yourself or someone special, mugs make timeless gifts for any occasion.

Tags : Personalize Mug

Title : A Letter Mug (11oz 15oz) for All Occasions 

I think I will get a cup of hot tea, because I just need the heat and not the comfort I get from drinking coffee.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Morning Workout

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Surprised myself by not playing games, watching TV, or looking through Facebook videos. I got up and actually started working out. Take a calming breath and let it out slowly, knowing this is a great way to start my day.

I realized I had self-consciously started my journey on being a better me. I’ve started working out here and there, but I remembered doing a ten minute chair workout just before going to sleep last night.

When the TV went off, waking me up at 2am. I usually reach for the remote, turning it back on, and going back to sleep. The fact that I got up and did a leg workout before watching something on YouTube. I realized I was keeping my word to myself.

I will lose this weight. I will be a better me. I am smiling at the woman I used to be and will be again. Now it’s 5am. Maybe a cup of hot tea, watching the sun light the sky for another day.

Bye IV Now, LD*