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Be Careful

My morning started with a bang, literally, as the garage door hit the front of my car on its way down. My son was in the driver’s seat and all I could muster out of my very sleepy mouth was, “Careful!” In his defense…careful of what? The poor guy probably felt helpless trying to assess…

Solitide? No Thanks

By: Melissa April 5, 2016October 19, 2017

Heelsacceptance, alone time, choices, extrovert, extroverted, freinds, friendship, get away, introvert, midlife, social, solitude, wisdom, writing5 Comments

Extroverts suck at taking alone time. I can only speak of my own experiences, and that’s how it is for this extrovert. Due to my midlife crisis and constant confusion about what I want to be when I grow up….I thought a weekend alone in the city would be just what the doctor ordered –…

Some Things About Me

By: Melissa April 1, 2016May 28, 2016

Uncategorizedblogging, blogs, career, choices, decorating, friendship, midlife, motherhood, parenting, wisdom, writing2 Comments

Thanks Rachel, over at http://www.lifebeyondmommy.com ! I was tagged to answer some fun questions and pass it on, so here goes…. Four names people call me other than my real name: Mommy/mom/mama (depending on the child) Honey Missy (friends who’ve known me since I was a kid) Sunshine Four Jobs I have had: Waitressed pizzas Loaded trucks…

Silver Linings

I’m still in shock. So often in my life, I have been on fire, ready to take on the world, and then BAM! It’s done. Excitement….gone. Big life change….gone. Discouragement….here. My journey into my new career has come to an abrupt halt. I prepared for months. My confidence and excitement grew. I made a million…

Looking For An Excuse

By: Melissa February 19, 2016October 19, 2017

Heelsblogging, blogs, career, changes, choices, confusion, emotions, excuses, inspiration, midlife, red wine, stay at home moms, wisdom6 Comments

Well I am a mess of emotions these days. Last night my 13 year old daughter asked me how long before I leave for flight attendant training. I said three weeks. She then went up to her room, and came back down a minute later to tell me it was actually 18 days. The child…

Should I Stay or Should I Go

After staying home raising children for 22 years, I recently interviewed for a position that will take me not just out of the home, but into the sky. If you guessed astronaut, you just don’t know me, and that hurts. For all of you who have interviewed for jobs that would be your career, I…