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The Power of Kind Words
Written July 5, 2020 We often hear how negative words can affect us, but positive words can have an equally powerful effect. I never thought I was too concerned with what other people thought or said until I started a job where people rarely complimented each other. I did not realize at first why I was questioning if I was doing well and started wracking my brain. After brainstorming on and off for a bit, I realized my coworkers were quick to offer compliments to each other at my previous job. I was used to hearing how smart and efficient I was. I would even get compliments on my appearance,…
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Bridge Builder
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The New Normal: From someone who has been cautiously exploring the world
Written June 6, 2020 Earlier today, I met up with my parents for them to get Hannah for the night. The last time we met up at this restaurant was before the stay at home order, 13 weeks ago. I can barely comprehend how much things have changed since then. In my personal life 3 months ago, Hannah was much smaller and said fewer words and I was working full time in an office. We had no idea what was coming in a couple weeks. At that particular time, we were kind of laughing about coronavirus because it seemed to just be the next thing the news was focused on…
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Love One Another
Written June 1, 2020 I am a little late to this conversation because I wanted this to be a thoughtful post that recognized the high emotions going on in the world right now. Ever since I saw what happened to George Floyd, it has been in the back of my mind. And this national issue has been on my mind on and off for a while. I never knew how to address it as a white woman, but I feel like now is the time to do so and I will learn as I go. The media, as always and on BOTH sides of the political spectrum, is trying to…
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Confession: I cuss like a sailor when a big spider comes in my house
Written May 31, 2020 Anyone who knows me in person knows I am a pretty laid back person who does not get outwardly fired up about much. And while the world is out there going crazy, I am trying to find the good in the world and the positive stories. But when a big spider comes in my house, I turn into Samuel L. Jackson in Snakes on a Plane, except it’s a Spider in Sarah’s House. I have to tell you all about this because somehow most people have not seen this side of me. I swear these giant spiders are in hiding when Andy is around. I lived…
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Hello: My first week at my new job during quarantine
Written: May 24, 2020 Starting a new job has some similarities everywhere, at least in the jobs I have had so far. The first day is usually orientation to help you get familiar with the company, its values and guidelines. This one went surprisingly similar. There were 3 of us starting on Monday May 18th, which is very exciting considering many companies are on a hiring freeze or have had to furlough some employees. We wore a mask into the room and in any common areas, but they spread us out so we did not have to wear them all day. I also learned that the tie masks are worse…
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Goodbye: My last day at my full-time job during quarantine
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Happy Mother’s Day
Written May 8, 2020 This Sunday is Mother’s Day and of course we still have a stay at home order in Ohio (I think it’s a safe at home order now, but you get the idea). This year will be quite a bit different for most moms. I would think with Mother’s Day on May 10th and retail opening May 12th, the retail opening could have been moved up for all the moms who love to shop. But I don’t make the rules. Options are still pretty limited on what to do, but I am excited to celebrate with my little family. Becoming a mother has been the hardest, but…
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Two Weeks’ Notice
Written May 2, 2020 Yesterday I put in my Two Weeks’ Notice at my full-time job and accepted a similar part-time position. Yes, I interviewed and will start a new job during the coronavirus pandemic. After about a year and a half of looking for a part-time job, it finally worked out during a global health and economic crisis. Talk about God’s timing not matching my own. This all started in November of 2018 when I knew God wanted me to focus more on raising Hannah. I was on maternity leave and in one of those amazing breaks when Hannah was napping, I felt like God was telling me to…
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Stubborn Girl
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