The New Year. As the worst year of my life rounds out to end, I think not of the struggles that have dragged me down but of the battles I conquered. A friend of mine sent me this quote… It just makes so much sense to me. I don’t need to BECOME anything. I already […]
Author: Jes
Welcome
I realized yesterday that I didn’t really set out a welcome note…a what this blog is about note. Here goes. I’m on a journey of self-acceptance. My journey to discover Zen in my chaotic life all while including my two boys, two dogs, one cat and a child-like husband. Life is about balance. Balance between […]
Blood
Blood. It’s kind of gross, and a necessity. Yesterday I decided to complete one of my Day Zero goals of donating blood. While I was in the American Red Cross bus I was immediately surprised by the amount of things that make you ineligible to donate. Traveling to other countries, tattoos and piercings (all within […]
Following Footsteps
My dad is a guy’s guy. Mr. Fix-it, Dr. Dad, Jack-of-all-trades wrapped into one 6’2” package. He doesn’t hire out he fixes or invents a new workable solution. He’s stubborn, thinks he’s always right (which most of the time he is) and he’s the most generous person you’ll ever meet. As it turns out, if […]
Gratitude Attitude Quote Board – DIY
Having a gratitude attitude is the best attitude to have. It’s easy to loose sight of what you’re grateful for when life gets in the way. I’ve created a quote board that I can write what I’m grateful for every single day. I’ve chosen to place this on my nightstand. Each night before bed I […]
Black Bean Salsa
The holidays are coming up and it’s the perfect time for potluck and appetizers. Here is a quick and easy recipe that is delicious! Black Bean Salsa One can black beans One can corn One can tomatoes with green chillies 2-3 Tomatoes 1 Medium Onion 3-5 Fresh Jalapeno’s 1/2 Bunch of Cilantro Juice of one […]
Bad Mommy
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not revolutionizing parenting in any way. In fact I consider myself OLD SCHOOL. My parents grew up on spankings and that’s how I was raised too. I can only recall one time I got a spanking. I take that to mean 1. I was either good at […]
Church Going
I am a churchgoer. I have been for a long time, but I rarely talk about it. Mostly because I don’t know many bible stories and I haven’t ever been confirmed. I was born in Colorado, and lived in an extremely small town. The town had maybe 6 families living there. (I was young; I […]
One Up
Everywhere you look everyone is trying to one up each other. My kid’s an honor student, my dad is stronger than your dad, ect… Some people may not even say it but if you tell them an accomplishment of yours right away their mind goes to a better accomplishment they have achieved. Why is that? […]
I Love my Girlfriends
Girlfriends are amazing and should be appreciated. Girlfriends are there during the good, the bad and the ugly haircuts. Always reinforcing everything you need to hear exactly when you need to hear it. About 10 years ago, I had been dating my now husband for a little while. I had been introduced to quite a […]