Tag: writing

About a Hat…

Leave a comment
Photo by Alena Evseenko on Pexels.com

I had a plan to work, but my tummy is louder than my thoughts. I am trying to push it aside, but what can you do? I ate a good amount of food last night. I really shouldn’t be hungry.

Today I really wanted to throw my alarm across the room, because I am off today. There isn’t a good enough reason for me to be up at 5am. I couldn’t get my mind to stop thinking so my eyes could close again. My body is tired, but now everything is listening to my stomach.

Okay, it didn’t take long to put some sweet potatoes in the oven, play my favorite online game (township) and rework my day. I really dislike when my plan doesn’t go as I thought it should. I read somewhere or was it in a movie? It doesn’t matter, but this thought came to me “always have more than one plan, just in case you need a back-up,” and that is true.

 All is good, a light breakfast, a good cup of coffee, and it’s time to start my day. It doesn’t matter if you get a late start, just as long as you get started, and that’s all that matters.

I have been trying to learn how to crochet a hat for years. I cannot count the times I have started and then put it aside, because it wasn’t coming out right. I watched videos, used different yarns, and followed directions. Today is the day I learn how to make a crochet hat.

https://amzn.to/4vVPf4y https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tL+EbtZML._AC_SL1448_.jpg

Variety Assortment Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Yarn 100% Cotton Worsted #4 Weight with Needle Gauge (Mix 241) Visit the Craft Bunch Store

https://amzn.to/4fetgyJ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81umyCXBIfL._SL1500_.jpg

You Can Crochet with Bella Coco: A clear & simple course for the beginner by Sarah-Jayne Fragola (Author)  Format: Paperback Join over 1 million Bella Coco fans and learn to crochet using her simple methods—with step-by-step instructions, useful tips and tricks, and 10+ crochet projects for blankets, scarves, and more.

(Bella Coco is one of my favorite people who teaches how to turn yarn into a crochet creative work of art on YouTube)

https://amzn.to/4bcwX71 https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ma+FdJUGL._AC_SL1500_.jpg  

Crochet Hooks Set, Aluminum Handle Knitting Needles for Arthritic Hands, Crochet Needles for Yarn Craft, Nice Gift for Women (for everyone who wants to crochet)

Visit the Hanmir Store

** Hello, I just wanted to say there are a few affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of or  like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to :  Amazon.com

Bye IV Now, LD*

A Remembered Smile & Happy Tears…

Leave a comment
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

I cannot believe I was looking at an old picture and I was about to cry. I don’t remember taking it, but the sight of me holding a tiny baby made me smile. I remember holding that baby, walking with him, rocking him softly to calm him down as he cried. I remember those dark eyes looking at me as he ate, lips curling into that happy baby smile everyone said was gas.

I turned my phone off, closed my eyes for a second, and then smiled knowing my little one isn’t so little anymore. He may not live in the same house as I do or even close by. I can call him, hear his voice or even look at him on the screen. 

I am laughing, because if I ever had a need to see him as he is today in 2026 all I have to do is ask him to come over, and then I can hold my little one once again. I am now an empty nester. When I first heard that fraze I thought I can’t wait, because then I can live my life (still praying for my child’s good health, a calm mind, dreams coming true, a safe place to live, and someone who will Love and Fight for him) as I did before? I was wrong.

**side note – I came across my favorite movie. I saw this movie so many times, I can almost tell you word for word, and mute the parts I don’t like. This movie also makes me want to cry. Actually a few tears have already fallen and Sleepless in Seattle has only been on for 23 minutes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepless_in_Seattle

https://amzn.to/4vGzONu https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Kg+K-2LZL._SL1500_.jpg

 Sleepless in Seattle 10th Anniversary Edition [DVD]

I am now laughing, because my son can always make me smile. This movie makes me want to dream and set them free. On that thought let me get back to working on my book. I am aiming for August first.

https://amzn.to/4vLCJo3 https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZzVVmNArL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Mom Gifts, New Mom Gifts, Mommy Birthday Gift, Mother to Be Presents, Mother’s Day Gift, Rotating Rustic Picture Frame 4×6

Visit the Nuowagify Store

** Hello, I just wanted to say there are a few affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of or like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to :  Amazon.com

Bye IV Now, LD*

Not just Words…

Leave a comment
Photo by Leeloo The First on Pexels.com

There are way too many words and thoughts going through my head. I started working on my book, but then I started thinking about the game I need to play in order to get points to get an amazon gift card. 

I did my math and without a coffee pot I have to have at least one 16 oz cup of ice coffee and I am only able to get maybe four cups out of one bottle. I need a coffee pot. I am just hoping it will be extra hot.

I am still looking for another job, but I am really wanting a homebase job. I need to try and get some kind of computer training.

I am NOT going to give up, because I am so over working where I am at with no chance for a better future and I am not going to get any younger. I NEED to start aiming for a better tomorrow while I can.

They say it’s never too late to start something new. I say, “If you don’t start, then you will never set your dream free, and I want to know I at least tried. I am not just writing down what I want, but how I am going to do it.

I want to encourage as many people as I can to write down their dreams and then write how to set those dreams free. “Dreams do come true, if you put in the work, ” that sounds like it came from a movie?

Someone once told me my idea was just a vision board, but in a book form. Another person said that’s just writing in a dairy.  I don’t care what you call your special book, I say if you can write down your dream and figure out how they become more than dreams. You can name your book anything you like, just don’t keep your dreams on paper, and be ready to set them free,

https://amzn.to/4uQOiZO https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714heCSur+L._SL1499_.jpg

A Time to be Creative

by Lisa Herring (Author)  Format: Paperback

In this composition notebook there are pages where you can write a quick note, a poem or two. There are also some blank lines where you can fill in with a short story or a special thought. Ever read a book and wish you could go back to it, because you remember the story, but not the author. Here is your chance to have a list of the books you liked, the movies you enjoyed watching, and the list goes on. Enjoy creating..

https://amzn.to/43Sxl6w https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B4sCgM6gL._SL1499_.jpg

A Time to Write: #15

by Lysa’ Dee (Author)  Format: Paperback

A notebook is more than pages stacked together in a pretty shell for taking notes, jotting down a quick thought, an idea for a story, or even a poem or two. “A Time to Write is a composition notebook where words may have a way to make you feel calm, create something new, or encourage you to set all your dreams free. Writing them down can be fun in this book, which has lines like any other book and a cute page to take notes.

https://amzn.to/44rBDBW https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bVdFf9N+L._SL1499_.jpg

A Time to Write: # 7

by Lysa’ Dee (Author)  Format: Paperback

“A Time to Write,” is a composition notebook where words have a way to make you feel calm, create something new or encourage you to set all your dreams free. The lines of this composition notebook may not have any words now, but I am sure someone can change that. There are also a few pages that have a – to do list, and a debt tracker for bills or savings. Have fun with your words….

** Hello, I just wanted to say there are a few affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of or  like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to :  Amazon.com

Bye IV Now, LD*

P.S – Sorry, words are off I am a little too tired to fix, and I still don’t like computers…

Eating Right isn’t Easy.

Leave a comment
Photo by Daria on Pexels.com

Someone sent me a spiritual video. I was going to wait until I wasn’t tired, but then I realized I am always tired. I was told I would like it, because of my faith.  Here is that video I watched that got me thinking about what I should be eating. I hope you like it’s called: Biblical Eating:The Ancient Secret toModern Health. https://youtu.be/uLw_ceSYpI4?si=fWn4Xnl6-wXvxs3E 

I knew some of what they were talking about, but I have never gone that deep. What is a good herbalist?  Someone who has knowledge of what he or she is talking about,  who can tell you where you can get their same product or tell you where they got their products from is a good herbalist. Since I know a person in my town, I will be talking to her and getting a closer look into what should and shouldn’t be going into my body.

(a short sidestep) I went to my favorite yarn store, it was a time to crochet with friends, and someone bought these strawberry snacks. I’ve never heard of it. I knew I shouldn’t even taste one, but I did. It was so good. I’ve never even heard of these snacks before. I think I’ll ask Google where I can get them. Walmart & Amazon

https://amzn.to/4dslZf0 Enjoy this fruity strawberry shortcake flavor shortbread cookie. 

It is so hard to always eat right and it’s even harder when you have a sweet tooth. I do have an idea. I came across a book that could help me with my goal. I am also trying to read more uplifting books. I think I will read a little and get a cup of tea.

https://amzn.to/42TX9hZ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712Kaan2-4L._SL1499_.jpg

What is a “Food Journal” you might ask? A journal is where you write down your thoughts, a short note, a poem or two. A food journal is more than just writing down your favorite recipes. You can also add your favorite restaurants. What they served, what you liked or disliked, who was there and why? Can you recreate what you enjoyed? This could also be a record of what food you like anywhere in the world. The notebook has pages where you can write a recipe as well as blank lines to fill with a taste of your words. 

https://amzn.to/49MrQti https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DSp0jqphL._SL1500_.jpg

Devotionals from Lysa TerKeurst (3 book series) Kindle Edition by  Lysa TerKeurst (Author)

God doesn’t pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day. 

I am still working on breaking down my second book, and I cannot wait until the day I can post one chapter each week.

   ** Hello, I just wanted to say the story you are about to read isn’t real and is copyrighted.  I may or may not add affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of and like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to : amazon.com   

Bye IV Now, LD* 

P.S ~ I added a few pictures, but for some reason, I cannot post them. I have tried one time too many, and it didn’t work. I really need to start working on my book and let these little setbacks go. (I checked one more time & it worked ~~~ YEAH~~~) Bye***

You Don’t Know Me…

Leave a comment
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Pexels.com

People are so ridiculous with their opinions I want to scream. Then I realized it doesn’t matter how loud you are, because they feel their opinion is right and your thoughts don’t matter, even when it’s you they are talking about.

I know I have to go to the doctor, but my landlord doesn’t care about how much I am in pain. They care about being paid and I care about a roof over my head.

A crazy thought popped in my head. I wanted to ask him (my bus driver, the person who believes I should put my health over any bill) if he was going to pay my bills? I kept that to myself, but I bet he would have shut up.

People shouldn’t act like they know you, when they barely know your name, and are clueless of your dreams. I’ve been meaning to redo my to do list.

Tired eyes want to close, but since I have to clock in soon I better get up. Even though a cat nap really sounds good. .

A different day, but the same thoughts. A nap sounds good right now.I haven’t had a toddler in my house in almost thirty years. Taking care of my niece and nephew ages 4 and 2. Watching them run and play in the park, a late bath, and dinner. I just knew they were going to be asleep by 8 o’clock and not two hours later.

The good thing about babysitting, your little ones you were playing with will go home, and you can sleep again. I love them and I enjoy playing with them, but I will also be glad when I can just see them online. I am tired, but I have to get back to the job hunt.

https://amzn.to/42DWNfh https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dczvJK21L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Pull-Ups Girls’ Potty Training Pants, Size 3T-4T Training Underwear (32-40 lbs), 112 Count

https://amzn.to/4wzt05b https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KJo22+X0L._AC_SL1500_.jpg

Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Unscented, Hypoallergenic, 99% Purified Water, 12 Flip-Top Packs (768 Wipes Total), Packaging May Vary 

https://amzn.to/4daaqJi https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B4sCgM6gL._SL1499_.jpg

A notebook is more than pages stacked together in a pretty shell for taking notes, jotting down a quick thought, an idea for a story, or even a poem or two. “A Time to Write is a composition notebook where words may have a way to make you feel calm, create something new, or encourage you to set all your dreams free. Writing them down can be fun in this book, which has lines like any other book and a cute page to take notes. 

   ** Hello, I just wanted to say I am adding affiliate links to my post. I am also going to keep my word and only post items I have some knowledge of or like. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. Thank You. I appreciate your support. #affiliate links will take you to : amazon.com   


Bye IV Now, LD*