Tag Archives: goals

Wellness Wednesday – 26

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Thistle

A year ago, my family was struggling to survive after Jason had lost his job. We were stressed, tired, and eating the cheapest of crap foods from the grocery store. I had terrible heartburn from all the junk food, and … Continue reading →

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June in Review

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Thistle

The month started with a bang: Going to Houston to visit my uncle (who has late-stage cancer). Discovering that our roofers several months ago not only didn’t do the job we paid them to do, but their negligence caused about … Continue reading →

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Goal Clothes

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Thistle

So it’s no secret that I’ve been obsessed with LuLaRoe, and that I have weight loss goals. I decided to combine those two together! It’s been awhile since I made goal outfits of any kind, but recently I did that. … Continue reading →

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Journey Before Destination

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Thistle

In Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive, there’s an oath that certain people take while obtaining specific abilities. The plot isn’t important, just the oath: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination. There are many ways to interpret these small … Continue reading →

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May in Review

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Thistle

Please note: Last night I got the news that my uncle has advanced cancer with liver and kidney failure. There’s a very strong probability that he won’t make it longer than a few more days. I’m heading to Houston to … Continue reading →

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Personal Yoga Challenge

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Thistle

For the last four years, Yoga With Adriene has put out a month-long daily yoga challenge in January. Each day builds on the previous one, with cohesive themes throughout and a good alternation of stretching, strengthening, and calming days. During … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday – Cultivate

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Thistle

I won’t lie to y’all – May has been just as tough as I expected. So far, I’ve been coping with the crushing ghost-trauma** by binge-watching TV. While this isn’t the healthiest thing in the world, it’s far better than … Continue reading →

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April in Review

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Thistle

April is usually a difficult month for me. The weather changing from warm to hot, plus all the oak pollen that continues this month, typically makes for one depressed month. This year, I actually did really well in April. I … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday – New Motivation

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Thistle

So I mentioned this briefly in my March wrap-up, but I just had to write more about it because I’m so excited!!! In September, Jason and I are going on a cruise!!!! The longer story: Jason and I got married … Continue reading →

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March in Review

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Thistle

March was one crazy month! Good points and bad points, but overall it was a good one. To wrap it up: Goals The big goal I completed this month was that color-block afghan. I’m very happy for that to be … Continue reading →

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