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How I Chose My Word of the Year for 2025

Posted on December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 by Tressie

As things continue to change in my life, I struggle more and more with how to move forward. As my kids get older and are living their own lives it becomes even more complicated. I know so many people can relate. I have plans and goals for myself, but how do I keep my brain on track? That is the difficult part for me because…..squirrel!!!

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Funny (and another F) Gift Ideas for the “Special” People in Your Life

Posted on December 2, 2024December 31, 2024 by Tressie

While I ponder how I want to move forward with my blog, I figured this is a good time of year to post some random sh*t. Funny (and another F) gift ideas it is. What could be more authentic for me than that? Asking for a friend.

If you are tired of the same old boring presents that get unwrapped and quickly forgotten, why not embrace your mischievous side this year? Below are a list of things that I have either purchased, or contemplated purchasing – they all align with my snarky humorous self. In addition to giving to friends, family and coworkers would make good white elephant gift ideas too!

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How the F*ck Do I Find My Purpose in Life?

Posted on November 7, 2024November 8, 2024 by Tressie

How do I find my purpose in life? Want me to be honest? I have no idea where I am headed. Life is a f*cking circus and most days I feel like the clown in the middle juggling everything – including other peoples expectations. Between my day job, family responsibilities and my inner voice screaming “prioritize your self and follow your dreams” I feel pulled in so many directions. At this point I don’t even know where I will go with this blog. Am I ready to snap? Maybe. But before that happens I will at least TRY to find my purpose.

Below are a list of things I will try to get back on track.

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You’re Strong, You’ve Got This

Posted on August 22, 2024August 13, 2024 by Tressie

You’re strong, you’ve got this.

In late 2016 I made a major change in my life. Removing something that was turning me into a person that I did not want to be. It wasn’t easy, but it was so worth it.

The below post was written shortly before I walked away from one of the most toxic situations I have ever experienced. I saved it so that if I ever questioned the decision I made, I could remember how I felt. Regardless of the “logical” pros and cons, how I felt MATTERS. I MATTER.

I’m sharing it now because I want you to know – if you are EVER in a situation that makes you feel like this (whether it’s a relationship a job or anything else), find a way to GET OUT. It’s worth it. You deserve it. You’ve got this.

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