QMusings

I’ve been spending more time with my dad and we’re both happy with the change.

We’ve both mellowed as well as given up on a few of our expectations. I have let go of my idea of a “perfect” father (kind, understanding, supportive, totally accepting) and he’s given up his idea of a “perfect” daughter (agreeable, [...]

After you’ve popped the cork…

And finished all the champagne,
And sung “Auld Lang Syne” off-key, making up lyrics as you went along…
You feel both sad and hopeful as one year has ended and a new one begun.
You’re with friends and you don’t want the party to end just yet.
You want to linger and ease into the [...]

I try to practice what I preach and I have been doing affirmations:
I love myself.
I accept myself.
I appreciate myself.
I deserve the best and I accept it now.
All is well.

There are all types of gifts you can accept and one of them is a compliment. I have been making a conscious effort to accept compliments and [...]