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November Journal #2

What do you believe happens after we die?

I am not sure I have a definite answer. I would love to believed that those who are deserving enjoy a comfortable afterlife -whether or not that is “Heaven” is another thing. I would love to believe that truly horrible people are made to feel the pain they have inflicted. I also think the ability to be reincarnated and continue living, albeit in a different form and in different circumstances would be remarkable –although you don’t actually know that is what is happening. I don’t want to believe that once you die that is just it; blackness, nothingness. It makes time here are Earth seem so much more finite which is really sad. Although it would make everyone more appreciative of our lives though.

Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

November Journal #1

Does religion play a role in your life? Why or why not?

Religion does not play a role in my life. It never has. I never grew up with religion and we never went to church as a family. I do have to admit that my religious knowledge is pretty slim. I thought I knew what religion my mother’s family is/was, however, the more I think about it, there are things that don’t add up but there is no one to confirm it but I do believe there is some ‘closeted faith’ aspect to the story. I think my father’s family is Baptist or Lutheran, but again I am not so sure. I took a religion class in university but I never practiced a religion. I have nothing against religion and I wouldn’t call myself an atheist. And I would never begrudge anyone their religious beliefs! Perhaps I am more ambivalent than anything else. Most people are shocked to find out that I really have zero religious affiliation; they are always like, “You have never been to church?” (Never for worship, but I have been in churches for travel/trips or weddings and funerals but never for like a Sunday service).

Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Fashion

OOTD: Surprise Fancy Dinner

On Monday I took a “social media sabbatical” because it was one of the mini challenges on my 20 Day Mental Wellness Challenge, but I am back today. My husband has planned a surprise trip for us this weekend and told me that I need a “fancy dinner outfit.” I spent last weekend scouring the mall for the perfect outfit. And, here it is…

Betty Bootcut Jeans (Rickis)
Sequin V-Neck Tank (Rickis)
Hampton Ponte 3/4 Sleeve Blazer (Rickis)
Lifestride I-Loyal Flat (The Show Company)

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Entertainment

November: Mental Health Challenge

Normally every month I set three small goals for myself, but my coworkers and I are participating in a 20 Day Mental Health Challenge –so I think 20 small goals trump 3 small ones.

1Go to bed 1 hour earlier than usual.11Enjoy the sun. Eat lunch outside.
2Journal 10 things you’re grateful for.12Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails.
3Take a walk outdoors.13Send an encouraging text to 5 people.
4Call someone you love today.14Wake up 30 minutes earlier to reflect.
5De-clutter your room or desk.15Plan a tea/smoothie date with a friend.
6Take a social media sabbatical.16Go the entire day without complaining.
7Make a list of short term goals.17Buy yourself flowers.
8Make the most epic, creative salad you can think of.18Make time for a wholesome breakfast.
9Slow down; sit and watch the sunset.19Do one thing you have been putting off.
10Get rid of 5 things you never use.20Don’t overthink; practice being present.
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Reflections & Lifestyle

October Accountability Post

I spent this month “Fighting Fatigue” with my three goals.


1. I lightened my load by reducing the number of posts I had to prepare and that definitely made a difference because I had a lot of extra responsibilities this month. I was able to do all of them, and do them well. I can’t wait to get back to posting three times a week; especially because I start a lot of my Christmas prep/planning in November.

2. I changed the supplements that I was taking by signing up for personalized vitamin packs. I felt so amazing for the first two weeks of the month and then I got really sick. I decided to stop taking them because I wasn’t sure if I was experiencing side effects from the vitamins or whether it was a nasty flu coupled with stress. I did maintain my multi-vitamin. I am going to resume the vitamins to see what other changes I need to make for next month. The vitamin packs included…

AM PM
-Magnesium -Magnesium
-Vitamin D -Probiotic
-Vitamin B6 -L-Theanine
-Probiotic
-Zinc

3. I took in some art therapy and lunch with a best friend. It was so nice to just take a break from everything. We viewed Second Skin, Boreal Barometer, Between Things (AB Ceramics), and A Link With Nature.

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

October Journal #4

If you could live to see any event in the future, what would that event be?

Wow, this is a tricky prompt for sure! There are quite a few future events I’d like to see -for no other significant reason than it would simply be “neat,” or humbling…

  1. Canada’s 1000th birthday
  2. Humans being able to travel to and live on Pluto
  3. The day in which all countries agree to live in peace and cooperate fully in all respects
    *I may need to live forever for that one to happen. At this rate I think my second item is more likely!
  4. The day in which cancer is officially eradicated
  5. Haley’s Comet
    *fingers crossed for 2061!
  6. The reunification of the continents again; neo-panacea

    I think ultimately I’d just like to live forever and see it all. To literally know what happens for the rest of history.

    Prompt from Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Current Addictions

Current Addictions: October 2023

Ad·dic·tion
/əˈdikSH(ə)n/
noun

the fact or condition of being dependent or “hooked” to a particular substance, thing or activity.

Music: Warren Zeiders (Spotify)
TV Show: Hell’s Kitchen (Fox)
Book: Marion Lane and the Raven’s Revenge (T.A. Willberg)
Food: Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzels (Snyder’s of Hanover)
Drink: Soulboost (PepsiCo)
Clothing: Tommy Hilfiger Woman’s Sherpa Lined Parka
Cosmetic: Take the Espresso nail polish (Essie)
Accessory: All Night Festival Bag 2L (Lululemon)

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

October Journal #3

Which is stronger: love or hate?

They have equal strength in my opinion, however, I believe that love always wins. Love can accomplish the most incredible things. Hate can cause and equal amount of destruction. People throughout history have been celebrated for their love — all the help and goodness they put out into the world. People have been vilified (rightly so) for their hate — all the pain they have inflicted on the world. It begs the question of whether these two can exist without the other. So far it appears not. These concepts equate to “good and evil;” two halves of the same coin. One is what we should feel, give, and be. The other is what we should not feel, give and be. So I guess, since I believe love and goodness always wins, I guess by default it is stronger…

Prompt from Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Entertainment

Halloween How To: Guess Who

Every year at work we do a whole staff costume. This year we decided to switch it up and divide into groups of 3 or 4 and then compete against each other. Some of us are VERY competitive –so it should be interesting. Our group decided on GUESS WHO characters. We has Claire, Maria & Robert!

  1. Cut the center out of a heavy weight poster board; to make the “frame”

2. Use a projector to trace the “Guess Who” logo at the top with blue and red markers AND the names on the bottom

3. If your character is female; buy a red shirt and if your character is male; buy a buy shirt.

4. Use a Cricut to apply a large white question mark to the front of each

5. Source character features from places like Amazon and Dollarama

-I got a knit hat (Amazon) and used a glue gun to apply ribbon and flowers (Dollarama)…

My other “Claire Essentials” include:
-Blush
-Red lipstick
-Pearl earrings
-Cat eye glasses
-Red curly wig



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Writing Prompt Wednesdays

October Journal #2

What are some of the hard facts about life?

  1. It isn’t fair!
  2. You have to learn that you are enough -if not, life will hurt. BIG TIME!
  3. Never feel bad about saying NO! You will hear “no” a lot in life and it’s okay.
  4. The jury is still out on whether or not there is magic.
  5. You are not given more than you can handle -never believe that you can’t do something. It is a test and the answer is always: Dig deep, keep going and prove them all wrong!
  6. If you are not open, you will miss out on A LOT!
  7. Love comes in many shapes and sizes; life is not a fairy tale so your happy ending is not “cookie cutter,” so STOP looking for it.
  8. The pursuit of money will sour you!

    Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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